What is the Update Pass?
The Update Pass allows perpetual license users access to the latest version without the need for a new perpetual license and at a fraction of the price.
How do I get an Update Pass?
You need to have a Clip Studio Paint perpetual license (one-time purchase) active with your account and then select Use the latest features from Clip Studio.
Please see below for detailed instructions.
Paying with PayPal
You can purchase an activation code for an Update Pass from the following site.
EX
PRO
After purchasing an activation code, please see the following page for steps on how to start using the app.
What payment options are available for it?
You can use a card or PayPal.
The cards that can be used differ depending on your country or region, so please check when you purchase.
Apple Pay and Google Pay are also available for purchases made from smartphones.
How much is it?
Update Pass pricing is as follows.
Clip Studio Paint PRO: US$10.99/year
Clip Studio Paint EX: US$31.99/year
Note: This is the price for new users. For current users, you will get the price that you had when you signed up for as long as you are still subscribed.
Can I choose when to activate it?
An Update Pass is valid for a period of one year from the time of activation.
- You can choose when to activate the Pass.
- The Pass is automatically renewed every year.
- If you sign up with an activation code, it will not automatically renew.
What devices can I use it on?
You can use it on Windows/macOS.
How many devices can I use with my Update Pass?
Each perpetual license will need its own Update Pass.
You can use one Pass per device. You can change which computer you use it on when you transfer the app.
What differences are there between the PRO and EX Update Pass?
Usable functions differ between the PRO and EX Update Pass.
Can I use an EX Update Pass with a PRO perpetual license (one-time purchase)?
No, that is not possible.
The Update Pass's grade needs to match your perpetual license's grade to use it.
- PRO Perpetual License: PRO Update Pass
- EX Perpetual License: EX Update Pass
What happens when my Update Pass expires?
After the Update Pass expires, you will be able to use the perpetual license (one-time purchase) for the version you had before.
■ Versions that can be used after the Update Pass expires:
- If you have Ver. 1 (perpetual version, one-time purchase): Ver. 1.13.2
- If you have Ver. 2.0 (perpetual version, one-time purchase): Ver. 2.0.6
- If you have Ver. 3.0 (perpetual version, one-time purchase): Ver. 3.0.4
How do I cancel my Update Pass?
You can apply for cancellation from the plan details screen.
- Cancellation will not mean that the Pass immediately expires. The Pass will expire on the date of the next scheduled payment.
- You will be able to use the Update Pass until the next scheduled payment.
- You can also stop a cancellation.
- If the Pass cannot be successfully paid for on the scheduled payment date it will also get cancelled.