Microsoft Windows 64bit English Language Operating System
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Windows 11

Note: As of Sept. 30, 2020, Windows 7 SP1 (32/64-bit) or higher, Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit), and Windows 10 (32-bit) are no longer subject to warranty and we cannot guarantee that Clip Studio Paint will work correctly. If you have no choice but to use one of the above operating systems, please download the previous version of Clip Studio Paint here.

Intel and AMD CPUs with SSE2 support
GPU with support for OpenGL 2.1
2GB or more memory required, 8GB or more recommended

Note: The memory capacity and CPU performance required for operation depends on the size of the image and the number of layers to be created. In general, larger image sizes and more layers require more memory space and a faster CPU.
Note: Windows on ARM is not supported.

Wintab-compatible LCD Tablet or Tablet and stylus with
pen pressure sensitivity that support Windows Ink Platform
Wacom products recommended

At least 3GB of free storage space

XGA (1024×768) or higher required, WXGA (1280×768) or higher recommended
High color (16 bit, 65536 colors) or higher required

Scanner supporting TWAIN driver

Compatible with the above OS

This is only required if you are using the installation disk of the packaged version, but not if you are downloading from the web.

An internet connection is required for some software functions and to verify the software license.

Note: It is also possible to verify a software license by connecting to the internet via mobile phone.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, IPV (ibisPaint work files), kako (kakooyo! work files)
EX/PRO: XPG (Illust Studio format), CPG (Comic Studio page file), SVG
EX: CST (ComicStudio work files), CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: FBX, LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, C2FR/C2FC (Celsys Character Format), 6KT, 6KH, PEP, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: AVI, MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information)

Note: Compressed WAV format not supported.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB
EX/PRO: SVG
EX: MOBI (Kindle format), EPUB, PDF, OpenToonz scene files

Video:AVI, animated GIF, MP4

Audio:WAV, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

You can use the trial version to test compatibility with your computer and peripherals. We do not support computers and peripherals that do not have a manufacturer's warranty, or that operate in a virtual environment.

macOS (English)
10.15
11
12
13

Note: Please follow Apple's guidelines here to set up your iCloud Drive.
Note: macOS Yosemite (10.10), El Capitan (10.11), Sierra (10.12), High Sierra (10.13), and Mojave (10.14) are no longer subject to warranty and, we cannot guarantee that Clip Studio Paint will work correctly (Updated: 9/30/2020, 9/28/2021, and 9/28/2022). If you have no choice but to use one of the above operating systems, please download the previous version of Clip Studio Paint here.

Macs powered by Apple M series chips or Intel CPUs with the below specifications
OpenGL 2.1 compatible GPU
2GB or more memory required, 8GB or more recommended

*The memory and CPU performance required for operation depends on the image size and number of layers that the image to be created is comprised of. In general, larger image sizes and more layers require more memory space and a faster CPU.

A tablet and stylus with pen pressure sensitivity
As recommended by Wacom

At least 3GB of free storage space

XGA (1024 x 768) or higher required, WXGA (1280 x 768) or higher recommended
High color (16-bit, 65,536 colors) or better required.

Scanner supporting ICA driver

Compatible with the above OS

Required only if you use the packaged installation disc. You do not require a DVD-ROM Drive to download and install from the web.

An internet connection is required for some software functions and to verify the software license.

Note: It is also possible to verify a software license by connecting to the internet via mobile phone.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, IPV (ibisPaint Artwork File)
EX/PRO: SVG
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: FBX, LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, C2FR/C2FC (Celsys Character Format), 6KT, 6KH, PEP, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
Note: Compressed WAV is not supported.

EX: Timesheet: XDTS (Digital Time Sheet Information)

*The following formats are not supported by Intel Macs.
EX/PRO: XPG (IllustStudio format), CPG (ComicStudio page file)
EX: CST (ComicStudio work file)

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB
EX/PRO: SVG
EX: MOBI (Kindle format), EPUB, PDF, OpenToonz scene files

Video: MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: Timesheet: XDTS (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

You can use the trial version to see if the product works well on your computer and peripherals. We do not support computers and peripherals that do not have a manufacturer's warranty, or that operate in a virtual environment.

iPadOS 15
iPadOS 16

2GB or more of memory required, 4GB or more recommended
10.5 inches or larger display recommended

Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

At least 6GB of free storage space

None

None

None

None

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG, IPV (ibisPaint work files), kako (kakooyo! work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: FBX, LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information)

Note: Compressed WAV format not supported.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: MOV, animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

iOS15
iOS16

2GB or more of memory required, 4GB or more recommended
5.5 inches or larger display recommended

Note: On models that support 3D Touch, you can draw pressure-sensitive lines with your finger.

At least 6GB of free storage space

None

None

None

None

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG, IPV (ibisPaint work files), kako (kakooyo! work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: FBX, LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MOV, MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information)

Note: Compressed WAV format not supported.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: MOV, animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

Android 9 or later (ARM64)

Smartphones:
・3GB or more of memory required, 6GB or more recommended
・6" or larger display size is recommended
Tablets:
・3GB or more of memory required, 6GB or more recommended
・10.4" or larger display size is recommended

Samsung Galaxy S Pen
Wacom Intuos, Wacom One

Note: For information on how to connect to Wacom products, see the Wacom website.

At least 6GB of free storage space

None

None

None

None

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG, IPV (ibisPaint work files), kako (kakooyo! work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard files), PDF

3D data: LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information)

Note: Compressed WAV format not supported.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: Animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: XDTS Format (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

Android 9 or later (ARM32/ARM64)

Smartphones:
・3GB or more of memory required, 6GB or more recommended,
・6" or larger display recommended

Tablets:
・3GB or more of memory required, 6GB or more recommended,
・10.4" or larger display recommended

The following types of stylus pens have been tested to work with devices that support pressure-sensitive stylus pens.
・ Samsung Galaxy S Pen
・ HUAWEI M-Pencil
・ Wacom Intuos, Wacom One

Note: For guidance on how to connect your Wacom product, please refer to Wacom’s website.

At least 6GB of free storage space

None

None

None

None

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, IPV (ibisPaint work files), kako (kakooyo! work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard file), PDF

3D data: LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg

*Compressed WAV format not supported.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: Animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: Timesheet: XDTS (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)

ChromeOS compatible with Android 9 or later (ARM32 / x86 / x86_64)

4GB or more of memory required, 8GB or more recommended
WXGA (1280x768) or higher display recommended

We have confirmed that the following stylus pens have been tested to work with devices that support pressure-sensitive stylus pens.
Note: Stylus pens that are described as "built-in" or "compatible" have been verified only on their target devices.

USI
・ Lenovo USI pen
・ HP Rechargeable USI Pen

EMR
・ Wacom EMR stylus (Built-in stylus for Acer Chromebook Spin 512)
・ Galaxy S pen (compatible with Galaxy Chromebook)

AES
・ DELL AES pen (PN579X)
・ Pixel Book Pen

At least 6GB of free storage space

None

None

None

None

An Internet connection is required to verify the software and make purchases

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, IPV (ibisPaint work files), kako (kakooyo! work files)
EX: CSNF (Clip Studio storyboard file), PDF

3D data: LWO, LWS, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, CS3C (Clip Studio Character Format), CS3O (Clip Studio Object Format), CS3S (Clip Studio Background Format)

Video: MP4

Audio: WAV, MP3, Ogg

*Compressed WAV format not supported.

BMP, JPEG, TGA, PNG, TIFF, PSD, PSB, SVG
EX: EPUB, PDF

Video: Animated GIF, MP4

Audio: WAV, Ogg
EX: Timesheet: XDTS (Digital Time Sheet Information), CSV (Stylos CSV)