Windows: Moving the User Data folder
The following changes have been made to the location of the user data folder in the Windows versions of Clip Studio Paint 1.10.13 and later and Clip Studio Modeler 1.10.13 and later.
User data folder name: CELSYS
Common folder location:
C:/Users/(User Name)/Documents
Note: Documents folder
Modified folder location:
C:/Users/(User Name)/AppData/Roaming/CELSYSUserData
Note: AppData is a hidden folder.
If you updated from a previous version
You can move the folder to a new location by running the Move user data folder command.
If you move the folder, you can still use the application with the same settings as before.
What is the user data folder?
The User Data Folder is the Clip Studio Paint folder that contains the application settings and custom content such as your own brushes, shortcuts, and materials.
The application will browse the User data folder and retrieve custom data.
Should I move the location of my user data folder?
We recommend moving the user data folder if any of the following apply.
If this does not apply to you, you can use it without moving it.
When using a cloud storage service such as OneDrive or Dropbox to sync document folders
If your OneDrive or Dropbox is over capacity, it will become unstable, so we recommend moving the user data folder.
When using Windows Security (Microsoft Defender)
Operation may be affected when both of the following conditions are present.
It is recommended that you move it to allow the app to work properly.
- The user data folder is located in the document folder.
- Enable Controlled folder access in Microsoft Defender’s settings.
Preparation for moving the folder
1. Temporarily turn off Microsoft Defender's Controlled folder access.
See the following page for more details.
If Controlled folder access is always off, you do not need to move the user data folder.
2. Move the user data folder.
3. After you finished moving the folder, turn Microsoft Defender's Controlled folder access back on.
How do I move my user data folder?
1. Start Clip Studio.
2. From the gear setting icon, select Maintenance Menu > Move user data folder.
Ver. 3.0 or later
Ver. 2.0 or earlier
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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