Try out all the latest features of Clip Studio Paint EX for free!

Starting today, we’re giving you the chance to try the latest version of Clip Studio Paint EX (December 2024 Update / Ver. 3.2) until January 6, 2025 for free! Take this chance to increase your work efficiency with Clip Studio Paint EX’s many features in the latest version.

We recommend taking part in this if any of the following is you!

• Users with a Clip Studio Paint perpetual, one-time purchase license

• Users considering a PRO to EX upgrade, version upgrade, or the Update Pass

• Users who want to try out the latest features

Anyone can try out all the latest features of Clip Studio Paint.

See here for how to get the free EX trial

New features introduced with Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 3.0

• Experience stunning color variations with Color Match

• Easily manage variations using layer comps [EX]

• Change the atmosphere of your illustrations using new filters

• Using Watermarks to Protect Public Artworks

• 3D head model to help you with character illustrations (Ver. 2.0)

See more features added in Ver. 3.0
See more features added in Ver. 2.0
Additional features by upgrading

Premium features unique to Clip Studio Paint EX

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 specialized for Webtoons

• Multi-page management and export options 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

• Easily manage variations using layer comps

Latest features added in the December 2024 Update

• Main features added in the December 2024 Update

  • Easier to use Filters and Tonal correction

  • Improved importing for video files

  • Support for VRM Morph expression

Have a perpetual license? Get the Update Pass to use the latest features now

Upgrade your Annual/Monthly plan here

The latest EX version offers new features that can further improve the quality and efficiency of your work.
Are you using DEBUT, PRO, EX Ver.1/Ver. 2.0/Ver. 3.0? Don’t miss out on the chance to use the latest version (December 2024 Update / Ver. 3.2) of Clip Studio Paint EX!

How to get the free EX trial

● Eligible users

• Clip Studio Paint PRO/DEBUT Ver. 1, Ver. 2.0, or Ver. 3.0 users
• Clip Studio Paint PRO (monthly/annual plan) users
• Clip Studio Paint EX Ver. 1, Ver. 2.0, or Ver. 3.0 users

❖ 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 select Paint Order/Purchase > Try free for 30 days.
  Launch Clip Studio and select Paint Order/Purchase > Try for free.

• 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.

  

  

● 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.

● How to get the most out of Clip Studio Paint EX

For those looking to try out all of Clip Studio Paint’s new features and improvements, please see our Official Tutorials & Tips.

Is there an operation or procedure you don’t understand? Ask and search for answers here.

● Read about Clip Studio Paint’s new and improved functions

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