How can I use the latest version of Clip Studio Paint? (Updated March 11, 2026)
The latest version of Clip Studio Paint is Ver. 5.0.
You can use Clip Studio Paint Ver. 5.0 with an Update Pass, an annual/monthly plan, or a Ver. 5.0 perpetual license.
Note: Ver. 5.0 perpetual licenses and Update passes can only be used on Windows and macOS devices.
See here for the best way to start using the latest version according to how you currently use Clip Studio Paint.
For more information on how to purchase each product, please see below.
Annual/Monthly plan
Annual/Monthly plans allow you to use the latest version of Clip Studio Paint when you want, on the devices you want!
For information on how to apply, please refer to the How to to purchase a monthly usage plan section on the page below.
Windows/macOS: Update Pass
The Update Pass is available to perpetual license users of Clip Studio Paint.
Please refer to the following page for how to get it.
Different types of app updates
Clip Studio Paint has two types of updates.
・Feature updates: e.g. 4.1.0, 4.2.0 (the second digit signifies a feature update).
・Stability patches: e.g. 4.0.1, 4.1.1 (The third digit signifies a fix for a severe bug, or support for a new OS update, etc., with no additional features)
You can subscribe to the Update Pass or annual/monthly plan to use all the latest feature updates.