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What are Annual/Monthly Plans?

  • We now offer flexible annual/monthly plans, so you can use Clip Studio Paint on your preferred devices.
  • Always use the latest version of Clip Studio Paint
  • Includes early access to features that will be included in future versions while subscribed
    • 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.
  • You will need to register for a Clip Studio account. Registration is free.
    Anyone with a Clip Studio account, regardless of plan type, gets 10 GB of cloud storage. Use it to store your materials and artwork.
  • First-time users can get up to 6 months free. For up to 6 months free, install the latest version of Clip Studio Paint on your preferred device and apply through the app.

    • How to purchase a monthly usage plan
    • ● Windows/macOS

      1. Start Clip Studio Paint and click the following.

      2. Click “License Options”

    • ● iPad

      1. In Clip Studio Paint, tap the 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

    • ● Galaxy

      1. Please follow the instructions on the screen to apply via the Galaxy Store.
    • ● Android / Chromebook

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

    Note: The free offer of up to 6 months usage is 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 (iPad/Galaxy)

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$76.99
    (Saving you 3 months of payment)
    Dual-device plan Up to two devices (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$12.49 US$103.99
    (Saving you 3 months of payment)
    Premium plan Up to four devices (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$14.99 US$119.99
    (Saving you 4 months of payment)
    Smartphone plan One smartphone device (iPhone / Galaxy / Android) US$2.49 US$16.99
    (Saving you 5 months of payment)
    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$26.99
    (Saving you 5 months of payment)
    Dual-device plan Up to two devices (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$7.49 US$35.99
    (Saving you 7 months of payment)
    Premium plan Up to four devices (Windows / macOS / iPad / iPhone / Galaxy / Android / Chromebook) US$8.99 US$54.99
    (Saving you 5 months of payment)
    Smartphone plan One smartphone device (iPhone / Galaxy / Android) US$0.99 US$6.49
    (Saving you 5 months of payment)

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

    Note: If you would like to take advantage of pen-pressure using DeX mode, please sign up for any plan other than the smartphone plan

  • Special rate

    If you are already using Clip Studio Paint, take advantage of our special rate when starting an annual/monthly plan. (Available once per license.)

Clip Studio DEBUT

  • Enter your activation code to use the app for free
  • The activation code you enter will determine your plan's expiration date and the number of devices you can use the app on.
  • You can extend the expiration date by entering a valid activation code. However, please note that no other changes can be made to your plan.
  • Your plan will be automatically canceled when the expiration date is reached.
  • The number of devices you can have on your plan is the same as for Clip Studio Paint PRO and EX.
  • If you have an activation code for a Clip Studio Paint DEBUT perpetual license, you can sign up for EX or PRO at a discounted price. For more details, please see here.
  • For more details on the differences between Clip Studio Paint DEBUT, PRO, and EX, please see here.

About activation codes

  • Activation Code Usage

    With an annual/monthly 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 annual/monthly 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.

What is the perpetual version?

  • Use all the features in the version purchased forever, only on Windows and macOS.
  • This plan is only for Windows/macOS
  • Pay once and have it forever.
  • Get the Update Passwith this version to use all the latest features, even past the version you bought for your perpetual license.

  • Regular Plans

    CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX
    Ver. 3.0 perpetual version (One-time purchase) US$237.00
    CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO
    Ver. 3.0 perpetual version (One-time purchase) US$54.00
  • Using a plan

    1. Go to My Plans and choose “Latest update” from your current license.
    2. Select the plan that fits you and follow the instructions for signing up in “See details” to purchase the plan.
    3. Once you have signed up for it, launch Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2 or above on your preferred device and select or enter your license or activation code.
  • Sign up when it’s convenient for you
  • After buying the Perpetual Version (One-time purchase), you can buy the Update Pass as an add-on to use all the latest features of the app for one year

What is the Update Pass?

  • The Update Pass allows users of the perpetual license for Clip Studio Paint Ver. 1 and Ver. 2.0 to use all the latest features, as they come to the app
  • This plan is only for Windows/macOS
  • The Update Pass is automatically renewed every year
  • This allows you to use the latest features before the next perpetual version comes out

  • Regular Plans

    CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX
    Update Pass US$31.99
    CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO
    Update Pass US$10.99
  • Using a plan

    1. Go to My Plans and choose “Latest update” from your current license.
    2. Select the plan that fits you and follow the instructions for signing up in “See details” to purchase the plan.
    3. Once you have signed up for it, launch Clip Studio Paint Ver. 2 or above on your preferred device and select or enter your license or activation code.
  • Sign up when it’s convenient for you
  • When the Update Pass expires, you will no longer be able to use the latest version but may continue to use the last perpetual version you had.
  • Canceling your Update Pass
    Please refer to Requesting Cancellation.

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 pp / Change grade or payment plan

      Note: Depending on the nature of the plan change, the usage period of the new plan may differ.
      You may also be entitled to a refund on the remaining days of your current plan.
      Please check all the details displayed carefully before requesting a plan change.

    • When purchasing from the Galaxy Store

      From the Galaxy Store, follow the on-screen instructions to cancel your current plan.
      and sign up for a new plan.

    • When purchasing from the Google Play Store

      From the Google Play Store, follow the on-screen instructions to cancel your current plan
      and sign up for a new plan.

    • In other cases

      The following does not apply for the App Store, Galaxy Store, or Google Play Store. If you are signing up through one of these stores, please refer to the guide above.

      • Changing the number of devices

        Example:
        Current Plan: Clip Studio Paint PRO Single-device plan (monthly payment)
        New Plan: Clip Studio Paint PRO Dual-device plan (monthly payment)

        For example, let's say you sign up for a monthly PRO Single-device plan on April 1, with the 1st of the month as your regular payment date, but on April 10 you want to change to a monthly PRO Dual-device plan.

        In this case, your plan will immediately convert to the monthly PRO Dual-device plan on April 10, but you will be required to pay upfront the difference in monthly payment amounts for the period between April 10 - May 1.

        • Clip Studio Paint PRO Dual-device plan charge (monthly)
          US$7.49
        • Clip Studio Paint PRO Single-device plan charge (monthly)
          US$4.49
        • Amount charged at the time of plan change
          (US$7.49 - US$4.49) x 21 (No. of days between Apr 10 - May 1) /30 (No. of days in Apr)
          US$2.10 (rounded down)
        • Payment amount for May 1 (next regular payment date)
          US$7.49
      • Changing the software grade from PRO to EX

        Example:
        Current Plan: Clip Studio Paint PRO Single-device plan (monthly payment)
        New Plan: Clip Studio Paint EX Single-device plan (monthly payment)

        For example, let's say you sign up for a monthly PRO Single-device plan on February 20, with the 20th of the month as your regular payment date, but on March 10 you want to change to a monthly EX Single-device plan.

        In this case, your plan will immediately convert to the monthly EX Single-device plan on March 10, but you will be required to pay the difference in monthly payment amounts for the period between March 10-20 upfront.

        • Clip Studio Paint EX Single-device plan charge (monthly)
          US$8.99
        • Clip Studio Paint PRO Single-device plan charge (monthly)
          US$4.49
        • Amount charged at the time of plan change
          (US$8.99 - US$4.49) x 10 (No. of days between Mar 10-20) /28 (No. of days in Feb - because the contract period started on Feb 20)
          US$1.96 (rounded down)
        • Payment amount for March 20 (next regular payment date)
          US$8.99
      • Moving from a special offer PRO plan to a regular EX plan

        Example:
        Current Plan: Special Offer Clip Studio Paint PRO Dual-device plan (monthly payment)
        New Plan: Regular Clip Studio Paint EX Single-device plan (monthly payment)

        For example, let's say you sign up for a Special Offer

        monthly PRO Dual-device plan on February 20, with the 20th of the month as your regular payment date, but on March 10 you want to change to a monthly EX Single-device plan.

        In this case, your plan will immediately convert to the monthly EX Single-device plan on March 10, but you will be required to pay upfront the difference in monthly payment amounts for the period between March 10 - 20.

        • Clip Studio Paint EX Single-device plan charge (monthly)
          US$8.99
        • Current Plan: Special Offer Clip Studio Paint PRO Dual-device plan Charge (monthly payment)
          US$3.49
        • Amount charged at the time of plan change
          (US$8.99 - US$3.49) x 10 (No. of days between Mar 10-20) /28 (No. of days in Feb - because the contract period started on Feb 20)
          US$1.96 (rounded down)
        • Payment amount for March 20 (next regular payment date)
          US$8.99

          Note: The special offer price is limited to one time per license
          As you will have already used your special offer, you will be charged the regular amount for your new plan.

      • Changing the software grade from EX to PRO and the number of devices

        Example:
        Current Plan: Clip Studio Paint EX Smartphone plan (monthly payment)
        New Plan: Clip Studio Paint PRO Dual-device plan (monthly payment)

        For example, let's say you sign up for a monthly EX Smartphone plan on February 20, with the 20th of the month as your regular payment date, but on March 10 you want to change to a monthly PRO Dual-device plan.

        In this case, your plan will immediately convert to the monthly PRO Dual-device plan on March 10, but you will be required to pay upfront the difference in monthly payment amounts for the period between March 10 - 20.

        • Clip Studio Paint PRO Dual-device plan charge (monthly)
          US$7.49
        • Clip Studio Paint EX Smartphone plan charge (monthly)
          US$2.49
        • Amount charged at the time of plan change
          (US$7.49 - US$2.49) x 10 (No. of days between Mar 10-20) /28 (No. of days in Feb - because the contract period started on Feb 20)
          US$1.96 (rounded down)
        • Payment amount for March 20 (next regular payment date)
          US$7.49

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
      2. 2-1. When changing to Windows

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

      3. 2-2. When changing to macOS

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

      4. 2-3. When changing to iPad

        Select the P logo menu > Review/Change License > Deactivate and launch on this device

      5. 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

      6. 2-5. When changing to a Galaxy tablet, Android tablet or a Chromebook

        Select the P logo menu > Review/Change License > Deactivate and launch on this device

For Samsung Galaxy or Android users

  • A plan for your preferred tablet or smartphone.
  • If you want to 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

    • You can pay with a credit card, PayPal, or GOLD.
    • Please see the following page to see all purchase options.
      ※Note: Payment methods available differ between products.
    • 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. 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.

Annual/Monthly plan bonus

  • Users of certain monthly and annual usage plans, or users who have signed up for a new plan, will receive a free copy of the materials available from Clip Studio Assets.

    For more details, please see here.

Support

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

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