All Clip Studio Paint users can try the latest EX version for free!

November 22, 2023

Users of Clip Studio Paint can try out all the functions exclusive to the latest version of Clip Studio Paint EX from today until December 24, 2023. Take this chance to increase your work efficiency with Clip Studio Paint EX’s many features in the latest version.

Clip Studio Paint EX offers features that accelerate your animation, manga, and Webtoon production.

Includes animation features that are used by professional animation studios.
Features tools specialized for Webtoons
Multi-page management and export options that are great for comic creation
Story editor
PDF Export
Teamwork feature

It is also great for professionals looking to create stunning illustrations.

Convert 2D pictures to lines and tones
Convert 3D images to lines and tones
Use the multi-page management feature to create different versions of your illustration

Additionally, the latest EX version offers the following new features that can further improve the quality and efficiency of your work.

Check out the new features that have come to the app in Ver. 2.0.0 and later!

Improved drawing tools
Improved 3D features to aid your drawing
Quality of life updates
Improved text editing
Improved export and work recording
Improved user experience on tablets and smartphones
Main features in Clip Studio Paint Version 2.3.0 (Released December 5)

Improved drawing tools

More realistic brush color mixing (Ver. 2.0)
Automatic shading feature, “Shading Assist” (Ver. 2.0)
Liquify on multiple layers (Ver. 2.0)
Spin Blur filter (Ver. 2.0)
Perspective ruler with fisheye perspective (Ver. 2.0)
Align & distribute tools for layers and objects (Ver. 2.0)

Improved 3D features to aid your drawing

3D head model to help you with character illustrations (Ver. 2.0)
3D models with hierarchical settings: Attach hats, shoes, and more to your 3D drawing figure (Ver. 2.2.0)
Apply hand poses from your camera to the 3D drawing figures with “Hand Scanner” (Ver. 2.0)
More customization for 3D drawing figure body shape (Ver. 2.2.0)
Easier posing for 3D drawing figures with pose symmetry (Ver. 2.1.0)
3D camera tilt correction and perspective fog (Ver. 2.0)
Import VRM format files (Ver. 2.2.0)

Quality of life updates

Search layers by keyword (Ver. 2.0)
Adjust 3D camera with touch gestures (Ver. 2.0)
Sub View palette improvement (Ver. 2.2.0)
Improved animation features (Ver. 2.2.0)
Super resolution with Smart Smoothing (Ver. 2.2.0)

Improved text editing

Word wrap and ligature features (Ver. 2.0)
Font search (Ver. 2.1.0)

Improved export and work recording

Reduced file size when using timelapse (Ver. 2.1.0)
Transparent animated GIF support (Ver. 2.1.0)
Watermark settings (Ver. 2.2.0)
Work time recording (Ver. 2.1.0)

Improved user experience on tablets and smartphones

Intuitive Simple Mode on tablets (Ver. 2.1.0)
Recommended Assets in Simple Mode (Ver. 2.2.0)

Main features in Clip Studio Paint Version 2.3.0 (Released December 5)

Are you using DEBUT, PRO, EX Ver.1/Ver. 2.0? Don’t miss out on the chance to use the latest version (Ver. 2.2.0) of Clip Studio Paint EX!

How to use

● Eligible users

Clip Studio Paint PRO/DEBUT Ver. 1 or Ver. 2.0 users
Clip Studio Paint PRO (monthly/annual plan) users
Clip Studio Paint EX Ver. 1 or Ver. 2.0 users

❖ For those with plans for two or more devices, only one device will be applicable for the offer

❖ Users who are using the latest Clip Studio Paint EX are not eligible.

1) For those who have already used the 30 day free trial
2) For those who have not used the 30 day free trial for EX

・Procedure 1: For those who have already used the 30 day free offer

1. Update Clip Studio Paint to the latest version
Download and install the latest version on the device you will be using it on.
Download latest version
2. After launching Clip Studio Paint, switch to the latest version of EX
Windows users
macOS users
For iPad, Chromebook, and Galaxy or Android tablet users
For Windows users
Click Activate on the Clip Studio Paint EX 30 day free offer under the Help menu > Review/Change License > Your license.

For macOS users
Click Activate on the Clip Studio Paint EX 30-day free trial under the CLIP STUDIO PAINT menu > Review/Change License > Your license.

For iPad, Chromebook, and Galaxy or Android tablet users
Click Activate on the Clip Studio Paint EX 30-day free trial under the P icon menu > Review/Change License > Your license.

▪ Procedure 2: For those who have not used the 30 day free offer for EX

For Windows or macOS users
For iPad, Chromebook, and Galaxy or Android tablet users

For Windows or macOS users

Note: Depending on your usage in the past, one of the following buttons will appear.
Launch Clip Studio and click the License Options > 30 days free.
Launch Clip Studio and click the License Options > Try for free button.

For iPad, Chromebook, and Galaxy or Android tablet users

Note: Depending on your usage in the past, one of the following buttons will appear.
Tap the Purchase button on the 30 day free offer under the P icon menu > “Purchase app / Change grade or payment plan”.
Tap the Try for free button under the P icon menu > Purchase app / Change grade or payment plan.

▪How to switch back after the campaign ends

After the campaign ends, the following dialog will appear. Select I have a license > Install previous version.

Follow the prompts and install the version that matches your current license. The same dialog will be displayed again. Select I have a license > Activate.