Open
Select [File] menu > [Open] to open a file.
When using Windows/macOS/Android/Chromebook, the [Open] dialog box is displayed. Select a file from the dialog box.
When using an iPad/iPhone, the OS Files app is displayed. Select a file from the Files app.
·CLIP STUDIO FORMAT (extension: clip), CLIP STUDIO PAINT format (extension: lip), IllustStudio documents (extension: xpg), ComicStudio page files (extension: cpg), BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Targa, Adobe Photoshop documents (extension: psd), the Adobe Photoshop big document format (extension: psb), ibisPaint work files (extension: ipv), and kakooyo! work files (extension: kako). Opens kakooyo! work files (extension: kako).
·EX can also open CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX management files (extension: cmc) and ComicStudio work files (extension: cst) and CLIP STUDIO name files (extension: csnf).
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·When importing an IllustStudio document or ComicStudio page file, some layers may not be imported correctly. For details, see "Importing IllustStudio/ComicStudio Documents [Windows/macOS] [PRO/EX]". [PRO/EX] ·Opening a ComicStudio work file (extension: cst) displays the [Create story folder] dialog box. Specify a location for the management folder to convert the ComicStudio book file into a Clip Studio Paint management file (extension: cmc) and page files (extension: clip). For details on page management in Clip Studio Paint, see "Explanation: Page Management [EX]". ·IllustStudio documents (extension: xpg), ComicStudio page files (extension: cpg), and ComicStudio work files (extension: cst) cannot be imported on tablets/smartphones/Macs with M1 chips. ·IllustStudio documents (extension: xpg), ComicStudio page files (extension: cpg), and ComicStudio work files (extension: cst) cannot be imported when using DEBUT. ·In DEBUT, CMYK color files can be imported only if they are saved in CLIP STUDIO PAINT format (extension: clip). CMYK color files saved in the following formats cannot be imported: BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Targa, Adobe Photoshop Document (extension: psd), and Adobe Photoshop Big Document (extension: psb). ·When using DEBUT, the tone layers of ibisPaint work files (extension: ipv) are rasterized in Clip Studio Paint. Also, the selected layer cannot be imported. ·When DEBUT or PRO is used to open a file in CLIP STUDIO FORMAT (extension: clip) where the timeline is enabled, the timeline will be displayed as read-only if there are more than 25 frames in the timeline or if a negative number is set as the start frame.When using EX for iPad or iPhone, a message may be displayed when selecting a CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX management file (extension: cmc) from a location other than the CLIP STUDIO app folder. Follow the instructions in the message to open the file. ·When using a Tablet/Smartphone, files with ver.1.5 compatible 3D layers cannot be edited. ·When using a Tablet/Smartphone, the "CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX PDF Input/Output Plug-in" cannot be used. |
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·You can select and open multiple files from the [Open] dialog box. ·CMYK format images can be opened in the following formats: TIFF (extension: tif), JPEG (extension: jpg), Adobe Photoshop Document (extension: psd), or Adobe Photoshop Big Document (extension: psb) format. [PRO/EX] ·Images in CMYK format are converted into RGB format when opened. To display images in the CMYK color space, turn on [Preview] from the [View] menu > [Color profile]. [PRO/EX] ·To save an open image in CMYK format, go to the [File] menu > [Save Duplicate]/[Export (Single Layer)]/[Export (Single Layer)], then specify .tif (TIFF), .jpg (JPEG), .psd (Photoshop Document), or .psb (Photoshop Big Document) formats and select [CMYK color] as the expression color. For details on these settings, see "[Export settings] Dialog Box" and "[Export settings] Dialog Box (for Photoshop Document and Photoshop Big Document)". [PRO/EX] ·To open a page file in EX, select the management file (cmc) or page file (extension: clip) in the [Open] dialog box. For details, see "Opening a Multi-Page File".When you open an ibisPaint work file (extension: ipv) in Clip Studio Paint, the canvas size, resolution, layer information, and title are kept. However, tone layers may appear differently to how they are displayed in ibisPaint. |
Importing IllustStudio/ComicStudio Documents [Windows/macOS] [PRO/EX]
Clip Studio Paint supports the following IllustStudio document and ComicStudio page file layers. Some layers can be imported but not edited.
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IllustStudio/ComicStudio |
Clip Studio Paint layer |
Remarks |
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Raster layer (1 bit) |
Raster Layer |
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Raster layer (2 bits) |
Raster Layer |
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Raster layer (8 bits) |
Raster Layer |
If [Tonization] or [Pseudo tone] is set for [Color reduction method] in ComicStudio, the layer will be imported with [Tone] on the [Layer Property] palette turned on. |
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Raster layer (32 bits) |
Raster layer (color) |
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Vector layer (2 bits) |
Vector layer |
The shape of the image may change when imported. To prevent shapes from changing, go to [Preferences] > [File] and turn on [Rasterize vector]. |
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Vector layer (32 bits) |
Vector layer (color) |
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Base Layer |
Raster Layer |
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Reference layer |
Reference layer |
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Text layer |
Text layer |
If text is edited in Clip Studio Paint, it is replaced with Clip Studio Paint's text. Furthermore, the following text layer settings will not be maintained. ·[Edge] ·[Text/Background color] ·[TateChuYoko (Horizontal in Vertical)] ·Options In addition to those listed above, the text may be substantially different due to differences in text specifications and so on. |
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Balloon layer (Ruler balloon) |
Balloon layer (Including balloon and text) |
In the cases below, the balloon is imported as a balloon layer and the text is imported as a text layer: ·The color of the balloon line is not black ·The color of the balloon fill is not white ·The balloon is inside a text layer |
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Balloon layer (Raster balloon) |
·Image material layer (Balloon) ·Text layer (Text) |
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Patterned tone layer |
Image material layer |
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[Normal] tone |
Fill layer |
[Tone] on the [Layer Property] palette is turned on. |
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[Gradient] tone |
Gradient layer |
[Tone] on the [Layer Property] palette is turned on. |
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[Background] tone |
Image material layer |
[Tone] on the [Layer Property] palette is turned on. |
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Frame folder |
Frame border folder |
In the cases below, a raster layer will be added immediately above the frame border folder, and the border drawn there. ·[Rasterize vector] is enabled in the [Preferences] dialog box ·When the frame is double-lined If the border is outside the red line indicating the frame range, the [Frame folder] will be duplicated to handle the frame range as one frame border. |
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Layer folder |
Layer folder |
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3D workspace folder |
Layer folder |
3D material cannot be edited. |
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3D preview layer |
Raster layer |
3D material cannot be edited. |
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Clipping folder |
Layer folder + Clip to layer below |
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Clip to Layer Below |
Clip to Layer Below |
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Filter layer (Brightness/Contrast) |
Tonal Correction layer (Brightness/Contrast) |
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Filter layer (Tone curve) |
Tonal Correction layer (Tone curve) |
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Filter layer (Level correction) |
Tonal Correction layer (Level correction) |
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Filter layer (Inverse)/ |
Tonal Correction layer (Reverse gradient) |
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Filter layer (Mask (Whole area hidden)) |
Layer mask |
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Filter layer (Mask (Whole area displayed))/Mask layer |
Layer mask |
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Filter layer (Gradient map) |
Correction layer (Gradient map) |
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Filter layer (Hue/Saturation/Luminosity) |
Tonal Correction layer (Hue/Saturation/Luminosity) |
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Filter layer (Texture) |
Image material layer + Overlay texture |
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Filter layer (Color balance) |
Tonal Correction layer (Color balance) |
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Saturated line layer |
Raster layer |
Saturated lines cannot be edited. |
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Stream line layer |
Raster layer |
Stream lines cannot be edited. |
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Vanishing Point Layer |
Raster layer |
Vanishing point cannot be edited. |
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Sub ruler layer |
Deleted |
When there are drawings on the ruler, the ruler is converted into a raster layer. |
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Ruler layer |
Deleted |
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Selection layer (1 bit) |
Selection layer |
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Selection layer (8 bits) |
Selection layer |
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Paper layer |
Paper layer |
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Guide layer |
Deleted |
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Grid layer |
Deleted |
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Crop mark/Default border layer |
Crop mark/Default border |
Not displayed on the [Layer] palette. |
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Border ruler layer |
Raster layer (gray) |
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·When you import an ComicStudio page file, a white paper layer will be added. ·Content made with ComicStudio's [Work] menu > [Edit Memo] will not be applied. ·When text entered in the Story Editor of ComicStudio EX is shown in the Story Editor of Clip Studio Paint EX, the text order may be changed. |
In DEBUT
This section covers some important points when importing files created by PRO/EX versions in DEBUT.
Layers imported as uneditable layers
In DEBUT, the following layers are imported as uneditable layers.
·Gray/monochrome raster layer
·Vector layer
·Frame border folder
·Balloon layer
·Fill layer
·Gradient layer
·Selection layer
·Tonal Correction layer
·Layer including ruler
·Layer with [Edge] set on the [Layer Property] palette
·Layer with [Tone] set on the [Layer Property] palette
·Layer with [Expression color (preview)] displayed in [Expression color] on the [Layer Property] palette
Canvases imported as uneditable canvases
In DEBUT, you cannot edit the canvas if any of the following layers or canvases are imported.
·Tonal Correction layer
·The expression color of the canvas is [Monochrome]
·The timeline has more than 25 frames
·A negative number is set as the start frame of the timeline
Other points to consider
·You can edit text layers and image material layers regardless of the expression color.
·In DEBUT, you cannot use the layer color or draft layers options, but layers with these settings can be edited.
·Crop marks, default borders, and grids will not be displayed.
·Canvases larger than 10000 x 10000 pixels cannot be imported.