December 2025: We’re updating the system requirements for Clip Studio software
Starting from Ver. 4.2.0 released on December 2, 2025, the following changes have been made to the system requirements of the Clip Studio series.
You can continue to use the version of Clip Studio software you are currently using without problem on your current OS.
We will continue to accept support inquiries regardless of the app version or OS you are using.
System requirements from December 2025
Clip Studio/Clip Studio Paint ※1
| Windows |
| ・Windows 10 64-bit ・Windows 11 |
| macOS |
| ・macOS 14 ・macOS 15 ・macOS 26 |
Clip Studio Paint for iPad/Clip Studio Paint for iPhone
| iPadOS | iOS |
| ・iPadOS 18 ・iPadOS 26 | ・iOS 18 ・iOS 26 |
Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy/Android/Chromebook
| Android OS |
| ・Android OS 13 ・Android OS 14 ・Android OS 15 ・Android OS 16 |
※1: Ver. 3 and later available for Clip Studio and Clip Studio Paint (on Windows/macOS).
No longer supported
Clip Studio/Clip Studio Paint ※1
| Windows |
| - |
| macOS |
| macOS 13 |
Clip Studio Paint for iPad / iPhone
| iPadOS | iOS |
| iPadOS 17 | iOS 17 |
Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy/Android/Chromebook
| Android OS |
| Android OS 12 |
※1: Ver. 3 and later available for Clip Studio and Clip Studio Paint (on Windows/macOS).
Clip Studio / Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2 and earlier compatibility with Windows / macOS
There is no change in the operating environment requirements for Clip Studio / Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2 and earlier.
It works with the operating systems listed in the following pages.
- Ver. 2
- Ver. 1
OS Support
The OS supporting Clip Studio series undergo a major version upgrade once a year by each developer.
The Clip Studio series will update its OS support once a year to take full advantage of the benefits of major OS upgrades, such as improved security.
Windows
We support the latest versions of Windows 10 and 11.
macOS
We support three OS versions, including the latest version.
iOS/iPadOS
We support two OS versions, including the latest version.
Android
We support four OS versions, including the latest version.
Note: The timing of OS updates and eligible devices vary by manufacturer. For information on OS updates for your device, please check the information provided by the manufacturer.
Using an OS that is no longer guaranteed to work
You can continue to use the version of Clip Studio software you are currently using without problem on your current OS.
Windows/macOS version
You can continue to download previous versions. Please download the appropriate version for your OS.
iPad/iPhone
You cannot download previous versions from the App Store. Please update your OS to the latest version.
Galaxy version/Android/Chromebook
You cannot download previous versions. Please update your OS to the latest version.
We will continue to accept support inquiries regardless of the app version or OS you are using.
Thank you for your continued support and patronage.
Changing to another device
If you would like to change to another device because you replaced your old one or for other reasons, please refer to the following page.