Clip Studio Paint Update Pass

Q. What is the Update Pass?

A. It is an add-on product for those that have a Clip Studio Paint perpetual license.
Benefits include... 1. Half the price of a version upgrade
2. Use all features added in Ver. 2.0, Ver. 3.0, and even all the features in future updates
This is the best option for those with a perpetual license to use all the new features.

Why you should get the Update Pass:

It’s half the price of a version upgrade

Rather than upgrading every time, you can use the latest features for less than half the price!

See how much you save

Continue using the latest features

Use the features up to Ver. 3.0, and even the features to be released in Ver. 3.1 and beyond!

Q. Can you walk me through how the Pass works?

A. Watch the following video for an summary of the Update Pass!

Q. What features are included?

A. You’ll be able to use all features as they are added, including those that were in Ver. 3.0.
Simply put, whatever updates are released, you get!

Notable features added since Ver. 2.0

See more feature details here

Q. How do I get the Update Pass?

A. Log in to your Clip Studio account that has your registered perpetual license and just apply for the Update Pass by tapping “Latest update.”

See here
for how to sign up. You cannot use the Update Pass if you do not have a perpetual license.

Step 1
Subscribe to the Update Pass
Step 2
Update the app
Step 3:
Now use the latest features!

For the activation code version of the Update Pass, please register the activation code to your account and authenticate it. See here for details.

Q. What’s the difference between the Update Pass and a version upgrade?

A. With a version upgrade, you change your perpetual license to a new version at a discounted rate with a single payment. The Update Pass is recommended for those who
want to keep their perpetual license at the same version.

If you have Ver. 1...

Upgrade your perpetual Ver. 1 license to Ver. 2.0

Use the features released up to Ver. 2.0

To use the features from Ver. 2.1 and later, you will need to upgrade your license from Ver. 2.0 to Ver. 3.0, or get the Update Pass.

With the Update Pass...

Get the Update Pass for your perpetual Ver. 1 license

Use the new features from Ver. 2.0 and later, including Ver. 3.0!

Q. Does the Update Pass automatically renew?

A. Yes, the Update Pass is a one year subscription that automatically renews every year.
Don’t like auto-renewal? The Update Pass is available as an activation code that does not auto-renew, as well.

Q. Can I get the Update Pass without a perpetual license?

A. No, only users who have a one-time purchase perpetual license (Windows / macOS) can get the Update Pass.
If you don’t have a perpetual license and are just getting started with Clip Studio Paint, you can also consider subscribing to the annual or monthly plan.

Annual/Monthly plan

  • Always have access to the latest features!
  • Available on any device!
    (iPad / Android / Windows / macOS / Chromebook / iPhone / Android Phone)
  • Up to 3 months free!
  • Exclusive bonuses for annual or monthly subscribers!

 Subscribe for an annual or monthly plan here>

Q. Can I subscribe now?

A. Yes, you can subscribe whenever you want!
You can subscribe regardless of when a new version or update releases. Subscribe whenever you find a feature you want to use.

If you have the perpetual license, the Update Pass is the most affordable way to use the latest Clip Studio Paint features!

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  • More affordable than upgrading to a new version!
  • Use the latest features!