Clip Studio Paint Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- Problems confirmed in Ver. 4.0 (Updated March 25, 2025)
- Tablet/Smartphone: What should I do when “Memory usage is increasing.” displays?
- How can I use the latest version of Clip Studio Paint? (Updated March 12, 2025)
- How do I sign up for an Update Pass?
- If you see an error message saying "This app version cannot be activated with your license (perpetual license)" upon launching
- Ver.2 or later: How can I check my activation code for Clip Studio Paint?
- Windows/macOS: How do I start using the app after purchasing the unlimited version of Ver.4.0?
- Tell me about Clip Studio Paint Ver. 4.0 (Updated March 12, 2025)
- Tablet/Smartphone: What are Studio Mode and Simple Mode?
How to use / Features
- How do I draw with symmetry?
- How can I change the color of my line art?
- How do I use the Stabilization function?
- How can I draw shapes like circles and squares?
- Is there a Liquify tool?
- Where can I find special rulers and perspective rulers?
- Does Clip Studio Paint have a timelapse function?
- How do I add fonts I downloaded to Clip Studio Paint?
- How do I import downloaded materials?
- How can I create an animation with Clip Studio Paint?
Troubleshooting
- Is there a backup function in Clip Studio Paint?
- How do you restore Clip Studio Paint’s defaults?
- Windows/macOS: Coordinates shift when drawing or pen pressure isn't detected
- A delay occurs when drawing.
- Windows/macOS: I can't start up Clip Studio Paint
- How can I recover default tools that I accidentally deleted?
- I can't draw lines
Clip Studio Paint for iPhone
- iPhone: What devices are compatible with Clip Studio Paint?
- iPad/iPhone: How do I use Clip Studio Paint after I sign up for an annual/monthly plan?
- iPad/iPhone: How do I change my monthly usage plan?
- What should I do if my iPad or iPhone plan does not take effect?
- [iPad/iPhone] How to restart CLIP STUDIO PAINT
- How long can I use the Smartphone version of Clip Studio Paint?
Clip Studio Paint for iPad
- iPad: What devices are compatible with Clip Studio Paint?
- Is there a perpetual license for Clip Studio Paint for iPad/iPhone?
- Can the serial number for a one-time purchase be used on iPad or iPhone?
- [iPad/iPhone] How to restart CLIP STUDIO PAINT
- iPad/iPhone: How do I use Clip Studio Paint after I sign up for an annual/monthly plan?
- iPad/iPhone: How do I import brush files into Clip Studio Paint?
- What should I do if my iPad or iPhone plan does not take effect?
android
- Can you tell me more about the Android version of Clip Studio Paint?
- Tablet: What tablets and pens support pressure sensitivity?
- Can I use my Windows/macOS version serial number with my Android device?
- Is there a perpetual license for Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy/Android?
- Galaxy/Android: How do I use Clip Studio Paint after I sign up for an annual/monthly plan?
- What should I do if my Galaxy or Android plan does not take effect?
- Galaxy/Android: How do I restart Clip Studio Paint?
galaxy
- Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy Compatible Devices
- Is there anything I should be aware of when using DeX mode with a Galaxy device?
- Tablet: What tablets and pens support pressure sensitivity?
- Can I use my Windows/macOS version serial number with my Galaxy device?
- Galaxy/Android: How do I use Clip Studio Paint after I sign up for an annual/monthly plan?
- What should I do if my Galaxy or Android plan does not take effect?
- Galaxy/Android: How do I restart Clip Studio Paint?
chromebook
- Can you tell me more about the Chromebook version of Clip Studio Paint?
- Can I use my one-time purchase serial number on my Chromebook?
- Is there a perpetual license for Clip Studio Paint for Chromebook?
- Chromebook: How do I use Clip Studio Paint after I sign up for an annual/monthly plan?
- What should I do if my Chromebook plan does not take effect?