After autumn 2026: Clip Studio series system requirement changes

For versions released after autumn 2026, the system requirements to use the Clip Studio series will change as follows.


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.



Autumn 2026: End of stability guarantee

Clip Studio/Clip Studio Paint ※1

Windows
-
macOS
macOS 14


Clip Studio Paint for iPad / iPhone

iPadOSiOS
iPadOS 18iOS 18


Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy/Android/Chromebook

Android OS
-


※1: Ver. 4 and later available for Clip Studio and Clip Studio Paint (on Windows/macOS).



System requirements from autumn 2026

Clip Studio/Clip Studio Paint ※1

Windows
・Windows 10 64-bit
・Windows 11
macOS
・macOS 15
・macOS 26
・macOS 27 (planned) ※2


Clip Studio Paint for iPad/Clip Studio Paint for iPhone

iPadOSiOS
・iPadOS 26
・iPadOS 27 (planned) ※2
・iOS 26
・iOS 27 (planned) ※2


Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy/Android/Chromebook

Android OS
・Android OS 13
・Android OS 14
・Android OS 15
・Android OS 16
・Android OS 17 (planned) ※2


※1: Ver. 4 and later available for Clip Studio and Clip Studio Paint (on Windows/macOS).

※2: New versions of the OS will be added as soon as they are confirmed to work.



Clip Studio / Clip Studio Paint Ver. 3 and earlier compatibility with Windows / macOS

There is no change in the operating environment requirements for Clip Studio / Clip Studio Paint Ver. 3 and earlier.

It works with the operating systems listed in the following pages.


- Ver. 3


- 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.

We will also support Android 13 in 2026.


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.