Installation to Start-up (Windows/macOS)

Installing Clip Studio Paint for the first time

1. Run the installer and follow the instructions to install the software.

Google Chrome

Microsoft Edge

Windows: CSP_4XXw_setup.exe macOS: CSP_4XXm_app.pkg

2. Start CLIP STUDIO

Windows:

Tap the CLIP STUDIO icon on your desktop.

macOS:

Open the Applications folder > CLIP STUDIO 1.5 and tap the CLIP STUDIO icon.

3. Click Draw to launch Clip Studio Paint.

4. Register your license.

Tap [I already have a license / I have signed up for a free offer].

5. Log in with your Clip Studio account.

You can link your Clip Studio account to your Apple Account or Google Account.
See here for more details.

6. Launch Clip Studio Paint.

Tap [Activate] if it displays.

Using the Update Pass for perpetual licenses (Ver. 1, Ver. 2.0, Ver. 3.0, and Ver. 4.0)

If you have signed up for the update plan after installing the latest version of Clip Studio Paint and cannot start the app, please see below.

• I have Ver. 1
• For those with Ver. 2.0, Ver. 3.0, or Ver. 4.0 perpetual licenses