CLIP
STUDIO
PAINT
Official Tips & Tutorials

Select your device
  • PC
  • Tablet
  • Smartphone

STEP
Try it out

After launching Clip Studio Paint, set the pen pressure and interface to match the project you want to draw.

STEP
Learn how to draw digital illustrations

Try drawing a simple illustration with a traditional feel with Clip Studio Paint. Learn how to use the basic functions such as layers and brushes through sketching, finishing, and saving an illustration.

STEP
Try it out

Find out the differences between the two UI modes.
Choose the one that fits your needs.

  • Simple Mode

    Easy controls for drawing with more of your screen.
    Recommended for creating illustrations.

  • Studio Mode

    Use all features for creating illustrations, comics, and animations. Recommended for those who want to create works in the same environment as the pros.

STEP
Learn how to draw
digital illustrations

Draw with Simple Mode

Try drawing a simple illustration first by using the pencil and brush tools. Also learn the basic functions for Simple Mode such as how to use brushes and layers.

Draw with Studio Mode

Digitally draw illustrations that look like they were made with traditional materials easily! Challenge yourself to create higher quality illustrations while learning the basic functions of Studio Mode.

STEP
Try using the wide variety of
available materials

Draw with Simple Mode

Once you draw your character, try decorating the background with materials! Here's how to find materials on Clip Studio Assets for your work.

Draw with Studio Mode

Give your character's clothing and hair extra detail with materials from Clip Studio Assets! We'll also show you how to add finishing touches to backgrounds with materials and gradient maps.

STEP
Try it out

Draw with Simple Mode

Simple Mode is an easy-to-use interface to start drawing right away, even for beginners! We’ll show you how to make a stunning illustration, from basic techniques to different effects.

Draw with Studio Mode

Studio Mode has all tools Clip Studio Paint has to offer! Learn how to take your digital drawing to the next level with workspaces, vector tools, and more.

STEP
Learn how to draw digital illustrations

Challenge yourself by drawing an illustration on smartphone! Learn all the processes from sketching, line art, coloring, and finishing up in Clip Studio Paint’s Simple Mode.

Select your device
  • PC
  • Tablet
  • Smartphone
  • Simple Mode
  • Studio Mode

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The descriptions of features and the arrangement of
menu commands align with the tablet/PC version.

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The descriptions of features and the arrangement of
menu commands align with the tablet/PC version.

New features in Clip Studio Paint