What is the difference between Clip Studio and Clip Studio Paint?

For more information about the differences between Clip Studio and Clip Studio Paint, please see the following.



Clip Studio

Clip Studio is an application that can be used for the following:


・ Managing works

・ Managing materials

・ Accessing various services such as Clip Studio Assets

・ Browsing the latest information such as news and updates


Ver. 3.0 or later


Ver. 2.0 or earlier



Clip Studio Paint

Clip Studio Paint is an application that allows you to draw illustrations, comics, and animations.




Launching the application on each device

Windows/macOS

Click on the app icon to open Clip Studio.



To launch Clip Studio Paint, click Draw or PAINT in the upper left corner.


Ver. 3.0 or later


Ver. 2.0 or earlier



Tablets, smartphones, and Chomebook

Tap on the app icon to open Clip Studio Paint.



To start Clip Studio, perform the following steps.


For Tablets and Chromebook

Tap the Clip Studio icon on the command bar.



For Smartphones

Tap menu > Return to Home.