# Page 2 | Clip Studio Paint Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Clip Studio Paint the right Vector Graphics solution for you? Explore 68 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/210117/Clip-Studio-Paint/reviews --- Clip Studio Paint 4.7 (68) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/210117/Clip-Studio-Paint/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Clip Studio Paint ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 68 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use AAT Ahmad Aufar T. Art Student Arts and Crafts Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Drawing is Much Easier with Clip Studio Paint" January 4, 2023 5.0 I have a lot of problem with perspective drawing. However, with the help of Clip Studio Paint tools and assets, I can master perspective drawing and get a good grade in my school Pros It has various drawing flexibility. It also provided a lot of different brushes, from different creators. It also has a very user friendly 3D model interface. There is also vector layer which is very convenient to edit post- creation. The community of Clip Studio Paint is also very creative. Clip Studio Paint has a lot of user created assets posted in their website. With those helps, I can do my drawing task with ease. Cons At the beginning, I feel like the user interface is too complicated. I feel like Clip Studio Paint should make a mini tutorial/guide for a beginner. However as I used it more often, it is fine. It also has little option in text and Fonts Switched from [MediBang](https://www.capterra.com/p/234030/MediBang/) I initially just want to try another app. However, I found out that Clip Studio Paint is more superior and has more perks than my previous app. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelance artist Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why Clip Studio is my favorite digital art software " December 19, 2022 5.0 All in all, the Clip Studio Paint program is a fantastic resource for digital artists, offering an impressive suite of default tools and brushes, as well as a vast online library of user-created assets. With an impressive variety of brushes, as well as the ability to customize and create your own, Clip Studio Paint provides artists with a wide array of textured options to give their work a unique and realistic feel. Whether you want to make something that looks like a traditional oil painting or a modern digital drawing, Clip Studio Paint gives you the tools to achieve it! Pros Whether you're just starting out in digital art or you're a seasoned professional, Clip Studio can provide a rich array of tools and resources to suit your needs. I genuinely like this program a lot, as I have used it for several years now. With the variety of tools available, you can take your artwork in any direction that you desire. If you’re creating comics, concept art, illustrations, or anything else, Clip Studio Paint can provide you with the tools you need. Drawing with efficiency and ease is essential for any artist, and especially a professional one at that. The tools and brushes are well made, with much genuine thought and consideration put into them. This makes Clip Studio an incredibly powerful and versatile tool for artists of any level of experience. On top of the quality of the default brushes and tools in this application, there is also an entire community's worth of assets within the program itself that you can download and use. This means that you can find just about anything to suit your artistic needs within the confines of the Clip Studio platform. From basic drawing tools to animation and 3D modeling, Clip Studio Paint is packed with features. Cons Recently, Clip Studio had an update that distressed many of its users because it stated they would be changing their payment method to a subscription service. This concerned myself and many others because one of the main appeals of Clip Studio is that it is much more affordable than other digital art software. As an example, Adobe Photoshop is much more expensive and widely used by professional artists, but it caters less to their needs. Clip Studio is a competitor that is more cost-effective, and, as somebody who has used Adobe Photoshop for 2D art, in my opinion, Clip Studio is more feature-rich. Luckily, Clip Studio pushed out a new update saying that they will no longer be pushing the subscription service, genuinely listening to and abiding by their users' needs. So it's no longer a con, but it did really rile up a lot of its users. I will also say that Clip Studio does require a bit of a learning curve to get the most out of it. While this may seem daunting to some, it’s worth investing the time to learn how to use all the features of Clip Studio Paint. Review Source MR Micalen R. freelancer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Clip Studio Paint: The best for comic creation." June 26, 2022 5.0 I've had an overall great experience using Clip Studio Paint. This is a paid software but it's definitely worth the money. I've used it to create a few comics and I highly recommend it for other comic creators and digital artists. Pros Clip Studio Paint's best features for me are their Panels/Frames and Text. This is my favorite software to use when creating comics. The paneling feature creates any kind of panel I need and they exist on their own layer so editing is easy. Comic lettering is the best thing to do because Clip Studio Paint has incredible text tools. I can edit its color, shape, size, font, and other cool effects to it. There are a few brushes in Clip Studio Paint that are very useful for drawing. They can also compile my comic to give me a 3D preview which is very helpful when working out placement. Cons The only cons I have about Clip Studio Paint is that it's not the most user-friendly at first. It can be rather difficult to learn to navigate but you will learn and then it's not bad. The shortcuts they offer aren't the most helpful for me but others do make good use of them. Switched from [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)[Inkscape](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/)[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/) Clip Studio Paint fitted my comic needs perfectly compared to the other software. Review Source NW Naiiera W. Freelance Illustrator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Clip Studio as my main drawing app for 1 year" June 29, 2022 5.0 My overall experience is excellent. If anyone asks me about drawing apps I suggest Clip Studio at once! The app deserves more than its the actual price, and I'm glad that they offer it at such an accessible price so everyone can get it. Pros First of all, I loved how they make it inexpensive, unlike the other drawing apps. It offers unlimited features that one can't cover all at once. I've been using it for more than a year now, and every day I discover a new hidden feature that I don't know about earlier. I like how they always develop it and add more amazing features. Cons I just really hate that Ipad/Android version has no one-time purchase plan just like the PC. Also, when I tried to use it on a tablet, I find it very confusing and way more complex than on a PC. Since I have no keyboard for the shortcuts, I need a friendly interface that eases my experience with the touch screen and pencil. So they really need to work on the interface in the tablet version. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Because Photoshop is very expensive, I needed an app that eases my drawing process. So once I knew that Clip Studio has a lot of functions that make painting easier and help with posing characters, I decided to buy it. Review Source GA Gabrielle A. Illustrator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Artist's Friend" January 30, 2023 5.0 Clip Studio Paint makes my artistic process so much easier. I don't have to worry about my shaky hand making my lineart look unpolished because the pen stabilization helps keep my art neat. I have been able to draw a lot and draw much more quickly thanks to the available assets so my creative workflow has improved greatly with this software. Pros Clip Studio Paint is an intuitive program that is easy to learn. It has an abundance of user-made assets and tools available to the artist that can be customized within the software. It works well with 3d models, has easy data import and export, and it can save as a .PSD. The pen stabilization and symmetry tools make drawing neatly for those with shaky hands a breeze. Clip Studio Paint cuts my time spent sketching and finalizing my lineart in half so I can focus on perfecting the smaller details on my drawing. Cons The vector drawings don't save as "true" or "editable" vectors if you need to send the vector image to someone who works with Adobe Illustrator or another similar program. It is difficult to export a vector illustration into other software because many of the editing points will disappear. It is also difficult to maintain your layers when exporting your project for use in Adobe Photoshop. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)[Adobe Creative Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/48969/Adobe-Creative-Cloud/) Clip Studio Paint is the far more affordable option instead of paying for an Adobe program. It is also much easier to learn than Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom combined. The tools available in Clip Studio Paint are very similar to those in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom, but they are easier to use and perform as you would expect them to on the first use. With Adobe programs, there tends to be a bit of a learning curve before you can make the tools in the software do what you would expect them to do. Review Source AK Adam K. Artist Animation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "CSP Is A Much Better Choice For Beginners In Digital Art" February 5, 2024 4.0 So far so good. I have no issues. I got used to how I work with CSP. since its so good for my artworks, I continued using it. Pros You can Open CSP files in Adobe Photoshop and vice versa. So that made me very happy because my Adobe Photoshop kept crashing and Clip Studio paint saved my projects. I highly recommend CSP. Cons When I first started, I was a bit lost on how to import new brushes or materials. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) My Adobe Photoshop kept crashing for some reason compared to CSP. I hated the stress so and switched. Review Source MG Martina G. Artista freelance Fine Art Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Recensione CSP" January 19, 2023 5.0 Ottimo programma, per me ormai insostituibile. Pros È un programma nato con in mente artisti e illustratori e si vede, è intuitivo e di facile uso, e anche con i soli tool base si può già lavorare senza problemi. Cons Il text tool e i modelli 3D umani possono essere migliorati, ma non è nulla che possa incidere sull'uso complessivo del programma. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Photoshop è costoso e limitato e non pensato per gli artisti. Review Source ERIC EMMANUEL SANTOS T. PROPRIETOR Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Satisfied Clip Studio Paint user." November 14, 2023 5.0 Pros Low specs requirement, wide variety of downloadable brushes and drawing tools, great for illustration, can do animation projects from scratch to final render, compatible with many type of file format, great app with high resolution output, highly recommended even with beginners. Cons Initial use, I had minor trouble memorizing the tools but that I think is also common with other apps for a new user but after a while, I really loved and enjoyed using Clip Studio Paint. Review Source Vanessa M. Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Cool software for digital painting" September 22, 2022 5.0 It is quite a good software, very powerful, has many capabilities and does many of the things my ideal software would do. Great brushes but hard to find good ones outside of the program. It is one of the best alternatives to Photoshop. Pros I am tired of the Adobe slavery and wanted something that offered similar possibilities for an accessible price. I am not able to afford Adobe constant upgrades and subscriptions and Clip Studio offered a one-time payment package that was ideal for me. The software is easy to learn although not so intuitive, and it has all the elements I need to produce my illustrations without having to go back to Photoshop. Cons They recently reverted to a subscription model which was the thing that attracted me to them in the first place. Review Source AM Alessio M. illustratore Animation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fantastico" April 27, 2023 5.0 Sono estremamente soddisfatto del programma e infatti continuo a preferirlo ad altri software e ad utilizzarlo giornalmente. Dispone di pennelli meravigliosi e di una versione per mobile, al momento lo utilizzo anche su Android. Pros ClipStudioPaint è un software potente e fantastico che utilizzo settimanalmente per i miei lavori, si comporta molto bene, offre una vastissima varietà di funzioni utili anche per i neofiti.L'interfaccia è chiara, pulita e personalizzabile e molto importante dispone della possibilità di essere pagato in una sola volta e dispone di uno shop in cui è possibile scaricare tantissimi nuovi assets per i propri lavori. Cons Il costo è sicuramente uno dei punti che non sono a favore per quanto riguarda questo software, il prezzo non proprio indifferente potrebbe infatti essere una barriera per chi vorrebbe utilizzare le funzionalità non a scopo lavorativo.Vale comunque ogni centesimo speso. Switched from [Krita](https://www.capterra.com/p/209859/Krita/) Perchè è un software potente, adoro la possibilità di avere uno shop che mi permette di aggiornare pennelli e trovare le cose che cerco con immediatezza. Review Source Hayden F. Illustrator & Animator Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My favorite Drawing software to get the job done." December 17, 2020 5.0 I just love working with CSP, it's a great tool for illustration, from conceptualizing to exporting the final piece. There are some features that I cannot live without anymore, and it's just a joy to use this software to create my art. The animation features are also great, but there might be more capable 2D software out there, but it will get the job done. I still use other software depending on the job I need to perform (Corel Painter, Adobe Photoshop and Rebelle), but CSP is my number one tool when I sit in front of my Cintiq. Highly recommended if you want a reliable and fully featured art software. Pros Fully featured illustration, and 2D animation software. Stable and can handle big files like a champ. Great set of tools for coloring and paining. Online storage of 10GB and assets that can be easily downloaded and used to make your life easier. Updates bring more features and tools, so it's constantly improving. Cons Not sure if I have any, other than I wish I started using it earlier. Reason for choosing Clip Studio Paint It's awesome, and I actually use the other software as well. Each tool for the specific job. Review Source Teya B. Teacher: Digital Illustration Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most amazing drawing app EVER!" October 9, 2020 5.0 CSP is the software that I recommend daily to all artist around me. I am a professional illustrator and after I started using Clip Studio Paint I forgot about all Adobe software. Everything is easier, smoother, better in CSP ! Pros I don't like this app. I LOVE IT! I am happy that someone finally made an app that is light and fast. It doesn't make your computer die. In the same time it has all the useful tool of other aps + some original, very creative tools that I've seen only in CSP. I love that the software is so affordable too! Cons I never had any issues with the software. however a couple years ago I lost my serial key and had to contact the support team to recover it for me. I don't know if this is the way Japanese support usually behaves, but they didn't feel very friendly at all. Not that they were rude, but they weren't kind and friendly as many other apps support people are. That said, I need to mention that they DID solve my problem. It took long though. Review Source MT Martin T. Freelance artist Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CSP is a cheap but complete and intuitive painting software" February 17, 2021 5.0 CSP is very easy to use and thanks to that, as someone who used to focus on traditionnal painting/drawing, I now actually enjoy painting numerically. Pros \- The brush management system is really easy and intuitive to use - Creating brushes is easy - You can "paint" using a transparent color, allowing you to paint and undo your mistakes with the same brush instead of having to switch to the eraser tool (which, usually, uses a different brush) - Brush stabilization feature - A lot of keybinds are modifyable - Radial, axial, multi-axial symmetry tools - Comparatively very cheap Cons \- No CMYK support - No "dual brush" feature for brushes - Would like some additional ruler/perspective features (for isometric perspective, etc) Review Source TC Tristan C. Game Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easiest way to make 2D animation from 3D models" September 10, 2022 4.0 Overall it was good, there's a lot of functionality in it Pros This software allows you to import 3D models and then simply convert them into linework Cons It is quite pricy but definitely worth it Switched from [Krita](https://www.capterra.com/p/209859/Krita/)[Procreate](https://www.capterra.com/p/228914/Procreate/)[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/)[Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com/p/227125/Adobe-Illustrator/)[Inkscape](https://www.capterra.com/p/178240/Inkscape/) I use various software for different reasons. Some are just better and easier for specific tasks Review Source sR sasha R. NONE Writing and Editing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "just what any artist needs" December 13, 2022 5.0 my overall opinion is that its great. works the way I want it to and helps me become better at what I do. Pros I love all the ways to improve my work. has no issues with importing or saving. great templates and tons of things to improve anything you working on. this software is one of the best I've used. there always making it better too. Cons sometimes it loads slowly or it has issues with the drag-and-drop option where it does it work correctly. Review Source LP Lorenzo P. Disegnatore Animation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Perfetto e accessibile " January 16, 2024 5.0 Mi trovo benissimo con questo software, lo utilizzo professionalmente insieme ad altri software e continuerò ad utilizzarlo in quanto e’in continuo sviluppo Pros Di questo software amo i moltissimi strumenti che l’artista ha a disposizione, i tools, i righelli per prospettive, ma sopratutto la possibilità di cambiare la dimensione del segno quando si vuole, in quanto questa utilita’ e’ molto importante nel campo dell’animazione professionale Cons Un vastissimo menu’ che inizialmente può spaventare Review Source SL Simon L. Junior Art Director Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect Drawing Software" October 20, 2021 5.0 Clip Studio Paint is the best drawing software around, with its many smart and clever features unique to it. It's an inexpensive alternative to Adobe Photoshop as well. Pros \+ Easy way to adjust lineart after drawing + Many smart timesaver features (vector eraser, smart fill bucket) Cons \- limited CMYK support - no support for variable fonts Alternatives considered [Procreate](https://www.capterra.com/p/228914/Procreate/) Reason for choosing Clip Studio Paint Available directly on Mac, not just on iOS. Switched from [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) For the bigger focus on drawing and illustration and the features enhancing the experience. Review Source JK Jenna K. Barista Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Clip Studio Paint is a Great Beginner's Art Program" April 21, 2023 5.0 Pros Clip Studio Paint is extremely easy to use. You have 2 choices- the normal version or the EX. Whilst EX version offers more, purchasing the normal version still gives you enough content to do what you want. Compared to other art programs, it feels more beginner friendly. They also have sales quite frequently, so it is a great art program to try out. Cons The cons of Clip Studio Paint is entirely based upon their newly formed "subscription" model; you are forced to pay monthly, when it's main selling point was a one time purchase. It feels like you get less access to things if you don't pay monthly- which is the unfortunate part. Review Source NL Nina–Christin L. Illustratorin Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Clip Studio als Ergänzung" March 20, 2023 5.0 Ich benutze ClipStudio nicht als Hauptprogramm zum illustrieren, aber es hilft mir dabei komplexere Kompositionen zu planen. Pros Mir gefällt an Clip Studio am besten, dass ich im Programm mit 3D Modellen das Bild planen oder mir Referenzen zusammenstellen kann. Cons Die Benutzeroberfläche wirkt sehr überladen. Ich muss ständiog irgendwas suchen. Die Schrift in der Bedienoberfläche ist oft zu klein und die Beschreibungen (auf deutsch) sind zu lang. Das macht das ganze nochmal unübersichtlicher. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The perfect program for artists!" September 12, 2021 5.0 Clip Studio Paint is awesome. I was absolutely enamored with how responsive the program is to my graphics drawing tablet (XP-PEN 13 Pro), and it's perfect. I have been a daily user for a little now, and I am very satisfied with my purchase. Also - I got mine 50% off whenever they were having a sale, so you can't beat that price! Pros Tons of features and a library of assets are available at my disposal, it's awesome! Cons Because of all of the features, it can take a little more time to learn, but it's well worth it! Switched from [Affinity Photo](https://www.capterra.com/p/228748/Affinity-Photo/) Although I use multiple programs, I swapped mainly from Affinity Photo. For what I'm doing (drawing/painting), I feel that Clip Studio Paint is the best option for me. It allows me to easy customize every aspect of creating my art pieces. Review Source CS Carl S. Illustrator & Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Illustration Software Around" June 17, 2021 5.0 Use it for basically all my illustration, both professional and for fun. Pros Basically the industry standard illustration software for everyone from amateur to professional. The price is pretty good to begin with, and it is constantly going on sale. And the ability to sync projects between your desktop and tablet is great. Cons Can be a bit of a learning curve, especially if you are switching to it from another software. Has so many settings that it can take a bit to get the workspace set up comfortably. Switched from [Procreate](https://www.capterra.com/p/228914/Procreate/)[Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com/p/229092/Adobe-Photoshop/) Adobe and its subscription model are intolerable. Review Source EM Eric M. Founder Consumer Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Confusing " April 5, 2023 4.0 Pros I got a free trial when I purchased my tablet, so that was cool. It looks very capable and professional. There are lots and lots of tools, options, all that. Cons I've opened it and tried to use it every few days for the past month with little progress. It took a long time to just figure out how to open a new file. I still have no idea how to insert a file or add a background. Doesn't seem to have a media library, which is ok but it would be nice. I can't figure out how to change the brush or brush size. It's just very confusing and everything is tiny even on a huge tablet.I'm not a professional artist but I've been a hobbyist all of my life and I use other things like this with no problem. I wanted to use it to draw a new logo for our company but so far I can't even draw a stick man with it lol. Please make some how to videos or something. Review Source CO Christopher O. Student Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Why I enjoy using clipstudio" December 19, 2022 4.0 It has been an amazing experience. Though I only use it for 2D drawing/painting and image editing, it does serve it's purpose Pros One major feature in the software that I love is the screen recording of drawing, painting and design process. All other features are great Cons Basically I don't think I have a problem with the software for now. I am currently satisfied with the features in the software Review Source Claudia P. Chat Moderator and Consultant Public Relations and Communications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A bit unsure" November 1, 2023 3.0 Pros CSP proved to be a really good software, having a lot of useful fuctions and tools. I am amazed by the huge variety of brushes it offers, it's really amazing and time-saving. Cons CSP could've been better in terms of marketing, allowing everyone who recently paid to have access to the new versions and updates. That's my only complaint. Review Source CN Cheyenne N. Freelance Artist Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "State of the Art" February 18, 2021 5.0 Overall, CSP is a seriously wonderful, state of the art program. It is much like photoshop and paint tool sai had a baby, but much easier to learn, use and has a lot more perks! A LOT Lighter on the wallet too! Pros It's hard to pick what I love most about this program, I love that the developers listen to what we want, it's easy to learn AND tjay there is s large amount of free assets(brushes, patterns etc) available right in the program! Cons I think the thing I like least is it can be difficult to get brushes to transfer sometimes. Reason for choosing Clip Studio Paint I liked that CSPs interface seemed easier, and that it had so many other perks. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Vector Graphics](https://www.capterra.com/vector-graphics-software/)