Microsoft Windows 64bit English Language Operating System
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, 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)
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)
13
14
15

Note: Some issues have been found with macOS Sequoia (15). Please see here for details.
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), Mojave (10.14), Catalina (10.15), Big Sur (11), and Monterey (12) are no longer subject to warranty and, we cannot guarantee that Clip Studio Paint will work correctly (Updated: 9/30/2020, 9/28/2021, 9/28/2022, 9/26/2023 and 12/3/2024). 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.