News about Version 2.0: New features, pricing, and release schedule
October 13, 2022
As we announced in August, Clip Studio Paint Version 2.0 will be released in March 2023. We are happy to give you more details on what Ver. 2.0 will offer, the options for users in every situation with price points, and what has changed since the first announcement.
We have revised some points that were made in the August 22, 2022, announcement based on the opinions and comments that we received from Clip Studio Paint users.
- 1. Purchases of Version 1 (one-time purchase, perpetual license) since January 1, 2022, can be upgraded to Ver. 2.0 for free.
- 2. Ver. 1 will continue to be supported with stability updates past the release of Ver 3.0.
- 3. There will be a discounted upgrade price for Ver. 2.0 for current owners of the Ver. 1 one-time purchase license.
- 4. We will start a free testing program of Ver 2.0 for students and other accepted applicants.
Please see below to see more details on changes since the first announcement, as well as information on using Ver. 1 and how you can upgrade to Ver. 2.0.
1. New Features in Ver. 2.0
We will add many new features, including:
- 3D head model with adjustable proportions for features such as the eyes, nose, and mouth
- Hand pose scanner so you can apply hand poses from live capture to 3D models
- More intuitive and realistic color mixing
- Support for word wrapping and text ligaments
- Automatic shading that applies shadows based on the lineart and existing colors
- Align & distribute tools for objects including text, layers, and folders
- Four new languages: simplified Chinese*, Portuguese, Thai, and Indonesian
2. Pricing and Options for Ver. 2.0
For new users
- Ver. 2.0 one-time purchase (perpetual) license (Windows/macOS only)
- Monthly/annual plan (available for all devices including Windows/macOS)
- When purchasing Ver 1, new users can get a free license for Ver. 2.0 as well as six months of Update Pass
For owners of the one-time purchase license for Ver. 1
- Discounted upgrade to Ver. 2.0 (one-time purchase, perpetual license)
- Update plan (annual) - This plan includes early access to future updates that will be included in Ver. 3.0
- Purchases of Version 1 (one-time purchase, perpetual license) since January 1, 2022, can be upgraded to Ver. 2.0 for free
For monthly/annual plan users
- Automatically have access to all updates from Ver 2.0 and onward without additional payments
Clip Studio Paint PRO
Windows / macOS Ver. 2.0 one-time purchase (perpetual) license |
US$49.99 |
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Windows / macOS Discounted upgrade from Ver. 1 to Ver. 2.0 (one-time purchase, perpetual license) |
US$19.99 |
Windows / macOS Update Pass (12 months) |
US$9.99 |
Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook Single-device plan |
US$4.49/month US$24.99/year |
Clip Studio Paint EX
Windows/macOS Ver. 2.0 one-time purchase (perpetual) license |
US$219.00 |
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Windows/macOS Discounted upgrade from Ver. 1 to Ver. 2.0 (one-time purchase, perpetual license) |
US$56.99 |
Windows/macOS Update Pass (12 months) |
US$28.99 |
Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook Single-device plan |
US$8.99/month US$71.99/year |
3. Release schedule for Ver. 2.0 and onward
- Version 2.0 is planned for release in March 2023.
- Version 3.0 is planned for release in 2024.
- Version 3.0 will also be available as a one-time purchase (perpetual) license
New Features in Ver. 2.0
Here are some of the main new features you can look forward to in Ver. 2.0.
3D tools
An adjustable 3D head model - change the size, position, and angle of the facial features
- Morph into shapes for realism, anime style, cartoon proportions, or even skeletons
- Adjust the head shape, eyes, nose, eyebrows, ears and mouth
Hand pose scanner that can apply hand poses from live capture to the 3D model
- Capture poses with your camera in real time to change the hands of the 3D model
- Draw complex hand shapes more easily
Integration of 3D models with Posemaniacs pose reference site
- Choose a pose reference on Posemaniacs and apply it to your 3D model
Text tool
Improved text features
- Select multiple text boxes and change the text properties at once, as well as distribute & align text boxes
- Support for word wrapping and text ligaments
Webtoon features
Paneling tools for webtoon-style scrolling comics, such as adding and removing empty space
- Drag on the canvas to add or delete white space
- Gradient patterns will adjust automatically with changes to the amount of white space
Additional languages
The app will be available in four new languages: simplified Chinese*, Portuguese, Thai, and Indonesian, in addition to the current seven (English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, traditional Chinese, and Korean).
Other features & improvements
Automatic shading tool
- Adds shading based on the lines and existing colors to speed up the coloring process
- You can adjust the shadows while looking at the preview
- Change the light placement and direction, as well as the color of the shadows
Align & distribute tools for layers and objects
- Select multiple objects such as images, text, balloons, and frames, and align them or evenly distribute them on the canvas
More realistic brush blending
- More intuitive and realistic color blending
- Mixed colors retain their original brightness
Background saving
- Use background saving so you can save heavy .clip files in the background and continue working without waiting for the save to complete
Spin Blur filter for a rotating motion blur effect
- Use for effects such as a spinning tire
- Adjust the size, shape, direction, and intensity of the blur effect
Filters for lens distortion & panoramas
- Transform images distorted inward or outward like a fish-eye lens
- Transform images into a panorama-like 360-degree image
Use Liquify on multiple layers
- You will be able to use Liquify on multiple selected layers at once
*1 iPad/iPhone/Galaxy/Android/Chromebook
Pricing and Options for Ver. 2.0
For new users
One-time purchase (perpetual) license
Product | Price |
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Clip Studio Paint PRO Ver. 2.0 | US$49.99 |
Clip Studio Paint EX Ver. 2.0 | US$219.00 |
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2. Monthly/annual plans
Product | Price |
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Clip Studio Paint PRO Single-device Plan |
US$4.49/month US$24.99/year |
Clip Studio Paint EX Single-device plan |
US$8.99/month US$71.99/year |
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■ For owners of Ver. 1 (one-time purchase, perpetual license)
We have made some changes since the announcement made in August. Please see here for more details.
1. Discounted upgrade from Ver. 1 to Ver. 2.0 (one-time purchase, perpetual license)
Product | Price |
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Clip Studio Paint PRO Discounted Upgrade (Ver. 1 to Ver. 2.0) | US$19.99 |
Clip Studio Paint EX Discounted Upgrade (Ver. 1 to Ver. 2.0) | US$56.99 |
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2. Update Pass (12 months)
Product | Price |
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Clip Studio Paint PRO Update Pass | US$9.99/year |
Clip Studio Paint EX Update Pass | US$28.99/year |
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■ Monthly/annual plan users
With your current plan, you will continue to have access to the latest features in Ver. 2.0 and onward.
Related news
Oct. 13, 2022 Updates to the Version 2.0 announcement
Oct. 13, 2022 Buy Clip Studio Paint now to get Ver 2.0 later!
Oct. 13, 2022 Launch of testing program for Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2.0
Aug 22, 2022 Changes to the Windows/macOS One-time Purchase (Perpetual) Version in 2023
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