1) We have changed the file format from Version 1.5.4 for ease of use

・The standard file format has been changed to CLIP STUDIO FORMAT (extension: clip).
Compared to existing .lip file format, the file size can be reduced by up to 50%, thus reducing the amount of time it takes to reload and save your work.
・Once a page management file (extension: cmc) or CLIP STUDIO PAINT file (extension: lip) has been edited and saved in Version 1.5.4 and later, you will not be able to open the file in Win Ver.1.4.1/Mac Ver.1.4.4 and earlier anymore.
If you are using the group work function, please make sure that all members are using the same version of CLIP STUDIO PAINT.
* Win Ver.1.4.1/Mac Ver.1.4.4 and previous versions will remain even after updating to Ver.1.5.4.

Launching older version of CLIP STUDIO PAINT
[Windows systems]
Execute (CLIPStudioPaint.exe] from the following location.
C:\Program Files\CELSYS\CLIP STUDIO EN\CLIP STUDIO PAINT
*If you have changed the installation folder, execute [CLIPStudioPaint.exe] in the changed installation folder.

[Mac systems]
Go to [Applications] > [CLIP STUDIO EN], and click [CLIP STUDIO PAINT].

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2) For users updating from versions prior to Win Ver. 1.4.1/Mac Ver. 1.4.4

・The preferences you have configured, as well as materials added in versions prior to Win Ver. 1.4.1/Mac Ver.1.4.4 and earlier, can still be used in Version 1.5.4 and later.
・Materials saved in Version 1.5.4 and later cannot be opened in Win Ver.1.4.1/Mac Ver.1.4.4 and earlier.
・The CLIP STUDIO PAINT shortcut icon will be changed once you have installed Version 1.5.4 and later.
To use a version of CLIP STUDIO PAINT older than Win Ver.1.4.1/Mac Ver.1.4.4, you will need to start CLIP STUDIO manually.

Launching older version of CLIP STUDIO PAINT
[Windows systems]
Execute (CLIPStudioPaint.exe] from the following location.
C:\Program Files\CELSYS\CLIP STUDIO EN\CLIP STUDIO PAINT
*If you have changed the installation folder, execute [CLIPStudioPaint.exe] in the changed installation folder.

[Mac systems]
Go to [Applications] > [CLIP STUDIO EN], and click [CLIP STUDIO PAINT].

3) For users uninstalling versions prior to Ver.1.4.1 (Windows only)

If you uninstall a version of this software prior to Ver.1.4.1 in Windows, the CLIP STUDIO PAINT shortcuts are deleted from the desktop and [Start] menu. Re-install CLIP STUDIO PAINT. However, this phenomenon does not occur when Manga Studio 5 is uninstalled.

4) Manga Studio 5 users can download and use the newest version of CLIP STUDIO PAINT for free.

The English version of CLIP STUDIO PAINT which was sold as a packaged product under the name of Manga Studio 5 in North America and Europe by our sales distributor Smith Micro Software, Inc. will be unified to the same product name CLIP STUDIO PAINT.
Manga Studio 5 users can use the newest version of CLIP STUDIO PAINT.
The first time you start CLIP STUDIO PAINT, enter the serial number of the Manga Studio 5 you have and register a license.