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
See below for more details on new features in Ver.2.0

2. Pricing and Options for Ver. 2.0

For new users

For owners of the one-time purchase license for Ver. 1

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
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
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
See below for product lineup and details

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
Clip Studio Paint PRO Ver. 2.0 US$49.99
Clip Studio Paint EX Ver. 2.0 US$219.00
  • Windows/macOS
  • Includes future stability updates
  • With the additional purchase of an Update Pass, you can get 12 months of early access to new features that will be available in Ver. 3.0 and later
  • From October 13 until the end of 2022, anyone who purchases Ver. 1 will get Ver. 2.0 as well as six months of Update Pass

2. Monthly/annual plans

Product Price
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
  • Compatible with Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook
  • Always get the latest features, including early access to features that will be included in Ver. 3.0 and later
  • There are also plans for smartphones or for multiple devices. A special rate is available for owners of a one-time purchase who want to purchase a monthly plan for multiple devices. See here for details.

■ 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
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
  • Windows/macOS
  • Owners of the Ver.1 one-time purchase (perpetual) license can upgrade to Ver. 2.0 at a discounted rate for a single payment
  • This offer will be available any time after the release of Ver. 2.0
  • With the additional purchase of an Update Pass, you can get 12 months of early access to new features that will be available in Ver. 3.0 and later

2. Update Pass (12 months)

Product Price
Clip Studio Paint PRO Update Pass US$9.99/year
Clip Studio Paint EX Update Pass US$28.99/year
  • Windows/macOS
  • Owners of a one-time purchase license can get this optional plan for early access to features that will be included in Ver. 3.0 and later
  • You can purchase an Update Pass any time after the release of Ver. 2.0.
  • When the Update Pass expires, the features will revert to your one-time purchase license, which you can continue to use for an unlimited period of time.

■ Monthly/annual plan users

With your current plan, you will continue to have access to the latest features in Ver. 2.0 and onward.

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