What are Monthly Usage Plans?

  • We now offer flexible monthly usage plans so you can use Clip Studio Paint on your preferred devices.
    • Devices

      • Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook

    See here for monthly usage plan terms.

  • We offer both monthly and annual payment plans. An annual payment plan can save you up to 51% compared to a monthly payment plan.

    Plan list

  • You will need to register for a Clip Studio account. Registration is free.

    Sign up

  • First-time users can get up to 6 months free. For 6 months free, install the latest version of Clip Studio Paint on your preferred device and apply through the app.

    • How to to purchase a monthly usage plan

      • ● Windows/macOS

      1. Start Clip Studio Paint and click the following.

      2. Click “License Options”

      ● iPad

        In Clip Studio Paint, tap [P] logo menu > [Purchase app / Change grade or payment plan]


      ● iPhone

      1. Tap the top left menu.

      2. Tap app settings

      3. Tap [Purchase app / Change grade or payment plan]

      Download Clip Studio Paint >

      ● Galaxy

        Please follow the instructions on the screen to apply via the Galaxy Store.

      ● Android / Chromebook

        Please follow the instructions on the screen to purchase via the Google Play Store.

    Note: 6 months free offer not applicable in the following cases:
    ● Smartphone plan
    ● Ordering a plan via browser
    ● If you have already used the six month trial for Clip Studio Paint EX for iPad

Plan list

  • Regular Plans
    • Clip Studio Paint EX
    Plans Amount of devices Monthly payment Annual payment
    Single-device plan One device (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$8.99 US$71.99
    (save 33%)
    Dual-device plan Up to two devices (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$12.49 US$99.99
    (save 34%)
    Premium plan Up to four devices (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$14.99 US$117.99
    (save 33%)
    Smartphone plan One smartphone device (iPhone / Galaxy / Android) US$2.49 US$16.99
    (save 44%)
    Clip Studio Paint PRO
    Plans Amount of devices Monthly payment Annual payment
    Single-device plan One device (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$4.49 US$24.99
    (save 51%)
    Dual-device plan Up to two devices (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$7.49 US$57.99
    (save 50%)
    Premium plan Up to four devices (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$8.99 US$53.99
    (save 49%)
    Smartphone plan One smartphone device (iPhone / Galaxy / Android) US$0.99 US$6.49
    (save 41%)

    Note: If you are using a single iPhone, you can alternatively use the smartphone plan.

    > Plan Options

  • Special rate

    • If you are already using Clip Studio Paint, take advantage of our special rate when starting a monthly usage plan. (Available once per license.) Please check below for details.

    Get the special rate with a Clip Studio Paint EX/PRO monthly usage plan

About activation codes

  • Activation Code Usage

    • With a monthly user plan you can use an activation code to pay for a new or existing plan without having to register a credit card.

    Activation codes cannot be used when ordering monthly usage plans from stores other than the Clip Studio Store (https://ec.clip-studio.com/), including the Apple App Store, the Galaxy Store, and the Google Play Store. Activation codes are available for purchase on the EC website, at retail outlets, and by other methods.

Manage Plan

  • Change Plan
    • When purchasing from the App Store

      • This can be changed from Clip Studio Paint’s [P] logo menu > [Purchase app / Change grade or payment plan].

      ● Clip Studio Paint for iPad


      ● Clip Studio Paint for iPhone

      1. Tap the top left menu.

      2. Tap app settings

      3. Tap [Purchase app / Change grade or payment plan]

    • When purchasing from the Galaxy Store

      • Please follow the instructions on the screen to apply via the Galaxy Store.

    • When purchasing from the Google Play Store

      • Please follow the on-screen instructions to purchase via the Google Play Store.

    • In other cases

      • Cancel your current plan and apply for a new one on the following page.

      My Plans screen >

Available devices

  • Change your device

    • If you subscribe to a single device plan, a dual device plan, or a premium plan, you can change the Windows/macOS/iPad/iPhone/Galaxy/Android/Chromebook device(s) you use Clip Studio Paint on to even after you have begun using it. There is an upper limit on the number of changes that can be made.

    • Procedure
      1. Install the latest version of Clip Studio Paint

        Download Clip Studio Paint >

        2-1. When changing to Windows

        Click [Help] menu > [Review/Change License] > [Deactivate and launch on this device]


        2-2. When changing to macOS

        Click [CLIP STUDIO PAINT] menu > [Review/Change License] > [Deactivate and launch on this device]


        2-3. When changing to iPad

        Select [P] menu > [Review/Change License] > [Deactivate and launch on this device]


        2-4. When changing to an iPhone, a Galaxy smartphone or an Android smartphone

        1. Clip Studio Paint [≡] menu


        2. [App Settings]


        3. Select [Review/Change License] > [Deactivate and launch on this device]


        2-5. When changing to a Galaxy tablet, Android tablet or a Chromebook

        Select [P] menu > [Review/Change License] > [Deactivate and launch on this device]


For Samsung Galaxy or Android users

  • A plan for your preferred tablet or smartphone.
  • The smartphone plan does not offer a pressure detection function. If you want to use pen pressure detection with the S pen or use an external device with a pressure pen such as Wacom One in DeX mode, please register for a plan other than the Smartphone Plan.

Payment

  • When purchasing from the App Store

    • You can use the payment method linked to your Apple ID for payment.
    • For changes to payment methods, please see the App Store.

  • When purchasing from the Galaxy Store

    • If you would like to change your payment method, please do so on the Galaxy Store.

  • When purchasing from the Google Play Store

    • For changes to payment methods, please see the Google Play Store.

  • In other cases

    • A credit card is required for payment.
    • The credit card used for payment can be changed from the My Plans screen.
  • Your contract will be automatically renewed.
    Payments are made on a fixed date according to your plan.
    You can check your plan’s payment schedule and payment status from the My Plans screen.
  • No refunds or changes to the plan can be made once your order is complete.

Requesting Cancellation

  • When purchasing from the App Store

    • Please cancel your plan from the App Store.

  • When purchasing from the Galaxy Store

    • Please cancel your plan through the Galaxy Store.

  • When purchasing from the Google Play Store

    • Please cancel your plan via the Google Play Store.

  • In other cases

  • Plans cannot be immediately canceled. Plans cannot be immediately canceled. When you cancel a plan, the cancellation will occur from your next scheduled payment date.
  • You will be able to use Clip Studio Paint until your next scheduled payment/cancellation date.
  • Cancellation requests can be undone.
  • If your final payment is not made by the scheduled payment date due to insufficient balance or other reasons, your plan will be canceled.

Support

  • If you have any other questions, please contact us from here.

    > Clip Studio Support

    • Note: Please inform us of your order number when you make an inquiry. Find your order number under My Plans.