Saving the File

CLIP STUDIO PAINT saves files in CLIP STUDIO FORMAT (extension: .clip).

1Select the [File] menu → [Save as].

Save files in CLIP STUDIO FORMAT (extension: .clip) from the [Save as] dialog box.

To open a saved file, select the [File] menu →[Open file].

 

Tips: Formats for Saving Files

CLIP STUDIO FORMAT (extension: clip).

The data of the currently open canvas is saved, with all layer information kept. Images created in CLIP STUDIO PAINT are saved in CLIP STUDIO FORMAT (extension: .clip).

Adobe Photoshop Document Format (Extension: psd) and Adobe Photoshop Big Document  Format (Extension: psb)

The layers are not combined when saving using [Save as] or [Save Duplicate]. When saving using [Export], all layers are combined as a single layer. All layer information unique to CLIP STUDIO PAINT, such as [Toning] and [Special ruler], is discarded when saving.

BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF and Targa

All layers are combined when saving the data. All layer information is discarded.