Clip Studio Paint Fall Update (Version 1.10.0) Coming Soon!

September 23, 2020

The Fall Update for Clip Studio Paint EX/PRO/DEBUT (Version 1.10.0) for Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, and Galaxy is planned to be released on September 30. The Clip Studio launcher will also be updated to Version 1.10.0.

Note: The iPad and iPhone versions will be available on the AppStore as soon as the review is complete.

Note: The Galaxy version will be available on the Galaxy Store as soon as the review is complete.

What’s Coming to Clip Studio Paint?

Version 1.10.0 includes the following updates.

Import/Export and Copy & Paste SVG Format (EX/PRO) You will be able to import SVG-format files from software such as Adobe Illustrator and export vector layers as SVG files.

(Windows/macOS) You will be able to copy images from Adobe Illustrator and paste their lines and fills converted to SVG data into Clip Studio Paint as vector lines.

(Windows/macOS) You can copy vector layers in Clip Studio Paint as SVG format and paste them into Adobe Illustrator with control point data. New Ruler commands added (EX/PRO) The Draw along ruler command will be added to the Layer menu. When this setting is on, you can draw following the ruler shown on the canvas.

The Ruler from vector command will be added to the Layer menu. Using this command, you can create a ruler from the image on the selected vector layer. (iPad) Support for Scribble function with Apple Pencil (EX/PRO) The Apple Pencil's Scribble feature can be used on iPadOS 14 and later to convert handwriting to text.

Note: This feature is only available for English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) due to the capabilities of the iPadOS feature. (iPad) Compatibility with mouse and trackpad input (EX/PRO) You will be able to connect and use a mouse and trackpad. You can display preview lines while drawing and set modifier keys to mouse buttons. Other Improvements and Changes We have also made some other improvements, specification changes, and bug fixes based on feedback from Clip Studio Paint users. When importing ibisPaint files, layer folders from ibisPaint will now be imported.

The setting Correct velocity input will be added to the Sub tool detail palette for brush tools. When turned on, the Velocity dynamics input used for varying brush size, opacity, etc., will be consistent across different devices. This is different from the existing Velocity setting.

Brushes with textures will now draw more smoothly.

The font list will load more quickly.

(Windows/macOS) The application icon will change.

The Change curve type setting will be added to the Sub tool detail palette for the Simplify vector line tool and similar tools. When simplifying vector lines, you will also be able to change the type of line, for example, to a cubic bezier line. (EX/PRO)

When using Restore app settings in Clip Studio and backing up from a different OS to the current device, the pen pressure settings will not be applied to the current device.

(iPad/iPhone/Galaxy) When using the Tool palette with a stylus or finger, you will be able to swipe sideways to change the order of tools, swipe vertically to scroll through the palette, and long-press to open the context menu.

(macOS/iPad/iPhone) Will fix an issue where the Save command in the Command Bar would not function if the Layer color in the Layer palette was clicked. (EX/PRO)

(macOS) Will fix an issue where the Create New from Clipboard and Paste commands would not work for content copied from other software.

(iPad) Will fix an issue where the app would freeze if the user clicked outside of the dialog box when choosing a save location.

Will fix an issue where the application would close if snapping to guides or a grid using the Polygon tool. (EX/PRO) What’s Coming to Clip Studio? Version 1.10.0 includes the following updates. (Windows/macOS) Changes to the application launcher A notification mark will appear when an update is available. Click this icon to be taken to the page to update the software. Other Improvements and Changes When logged in, there will be a button to check your Clippy token balance.

(Windows/macOS/iPad/iPhone) You will be able to restore app settings backed up in Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy to other operating systems.

(macOS) Will fix an issue where Clip Studio would force close after launching. The new update will include more than 50 other improvements and bug fixes. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

macOS, iPad, iPhone, iCloud, and iCloud Drive are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

The Clip Studio Paint Ver.1.9.11 update has been released

April 28, 2020

Clip Studio Paint EX/PRO/Debut version 1.9.11 (Windows/macOS/iPad/iPhone) has been released.

Fixes in Version 1.9.11 Details The following issues have been fixed. All grades Fixed an issue where the [Start from current size when changing brush size by dragging on canvas] setting in [Preferences] > [Tools] would not be applied. EX/PRO [iPad/iPhone] Unable to login from Clip Studio.

Fixes in Version 1.9.10 (April 28, 2020) Details The following issues have been addressed. EX/PRO Fixed an issue where transformations were not applied to lines and rulers drawn on vectors when selected with the [Object] sub-tool and transformed with [Free Transform], [Distort], [Skew], or [Perspective].

[iPad/iPhone] Fixed an issue where materials would not download from Clip Studio Assets.

What’s New in Clip Studio Paint? (Updated April 9, 2020)

Version 1.9.9 includes the following updates.

Improved editing of Bezier curves (EX/PRO/DEBUT) The Continuous curve sub tool has been improved, and the appearance of control points has been updated. The Bezier curve sub tool has been added to the Figure tool

sub tool has been added to the tool You can use the following operations when editing shapes. Hold the Ctrl key and drag to move control points Hold Ctrl and click and empty space to confirm the shape (Windows/mac) Click outside the canvas window to confirm the shape Hold the Alt key and click or drag control points to switch corner shapes or to delete control points Click or drag on the line to add control points When editing a cubic Bezier curve, hold the space bar and drag to move the anchor point and direction point simultaneously Double-click or double-tap to confirm the shape (can be toggled on/off in Preferences ) Drag control points while holding Shift to change the rotation angle incrementally.

Paste from the clipboard to the center of the canvas (EX/PRO/DEBUT) The command Paste to shown position has been added to the Edit menu. This allows you to paste items from the clipboard to the middle of the canvas window. Other Improvements & Changes We have also made some other improvements, specification changes, and bug fixes based on feedback from Clip Studio Paint users. Added Handle size setting to Preferences > Tool category. This setting adjusts the size of handles and control points shown when selecting a line or ruler on a vector layer and when drawing with Figure tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool.

setting to > category. This setting adjusts the size of handles and control points shown when selecting a line or ruler on a vector layer and when drawing with tools such as the sub tool. Anchor points for corners on cubic Bezier lines can now be moved while maintaining the straight lines on either side.

In Preferences > Tool category, the setting Auto-scroll at edge of canvas while dragging has been changed to Auto-scroll at edge of canvas . For auto-scroll operations, you can choose from None , Drag , or Drag with mouse . On the iPad and iPhone versions, Drag with mouse is not available.

> category, the setting has been changed to . For auto-scroll operations, you can choose from , , or . On the iPad and iPhone versions, is not available. In the Sub tool detail palette for the Continuous curve sub tool, the Show line preview setting has been added. If the Curve is set to Cubic Bezier and the specification method is set to By drag , a preview line will appear while drawing the line.

palette for the sub tool, the setting has been added. If the is set to and the specification method is set to , a preview line will appear while drawing the line. When drawing a cubic Bezier curve with tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool, you can hold down the Alt key to change the angle of the anchor point. You can drag to adjust the shape of the following section, not the current section. Also, you can switch between sharp corners or smooth curves at anchor points by pressing or releasing the Alt key while dragging.

sub tool, you can hold down the Alt key to change the angle of the anchor point. You can drag to adjust the shape of the following section, not the current section. Also, you can switch between sharp corners or smooth curves at anchor points by pressing or releasing the Alt key while dragging. When drawing a line with tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool, you can create corners by clicking the next point, or smooth curves by click-dragging.

sub tool, you can create corners by clicking the next point, or smooth curves by click-dragging. (iPad/iPhone) In the font list shown in the Tool Property palette, the option Find not in this list has been changed to Add fonts from device . The location of the button has also changed. The function is the same.

palette, the option has been changed to . The location of the button has also changed. The function is the same. When using Switch corners in the Tool property palette of the Control point sub tool to click an anchor point on a cubic Bezier curve, the anchor point and the shape of the line will both adjust accordingly. (PRO/EX)

in the palette of the sub tool to click an anchor point on a cubic Bezier curve, the anchor point and the shape of the line will both adjust accordingly. (PRO/EX) When using Switch corners in the Tool property palette of the Control point sub tool and dragging anchor points or direction points on a cubic Bezier curve, you can change the curve shape. (PRO/EX)

in the palette of the sub tool and dragging anchor points or direction points on a cubic Bezier curve, you can change the curve shape. (PRO/EX) When using Add control point in the Tool property palette of the Control point sub tool and dragging on cubic Bezier curve, you can move the added direction point. (PRO/EX)

in the palette of the sub tool and dragging on cubic Bezier curve, you can move the added direction point. (PRO/EX) We have changed the color and shape of control points that appear when clicking a line on a vector layer with the Object or Control point sub tools. (PRO/EX)

or sub tools. (PRO/EX) (iPad/iPhone) We have fixed an issue where PDF export would not work properly (File > Export multiple pages > .pdf (PDF format)). (EX) What’s Coming to Clip Studio? Ver.1.9.9 will include some minor bug fixes and improvements. The new update will include more than 50 other improvements and bug fixes. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

macOS, iPad, iCloud, and iCloud Drive are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Main improvements in Version 1.9.9

Improvements

The following features have been improved.

All Grades

A new Bezier curve sub tool has been added to the Figure tool.

sub tool has been added to the tool. You can now move the control points of the line being created with the Continuous curve sub tool by holding the Ctrl key while drawing. You can also confirm the line by clicking an empty space while holding the Ctrl key. This operation is the same when drawing lines with sub tools in the Figure tool, Balloon tool, Ruler tool, and Frame border tool groups.

sub tool by holding the Ctrl key while drawing. You can also confirm the line by clicking an empty space while holding the Ctrl key. This operation is the same when drawing lines with sub tools in the tool, tool, tool, and tool groups. When drawing with figure tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool, you can switch between creating corners or smooth curves by holding Alt and clicking or dragging when creating control points. This feature only works when control points are visible with the Preferences > Figure tool guidelines setting.

sub tool, you can switch between creating corners or smooth curves by holding Alt and clicking or dragging when creating control points. This feature only works when control points are visible with the > setting. You can now add and delete control points while drawing with figure tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool. You can toggle this setting on and off in the Sub tool detail palette with the Add/delete control points while drawing setting.

sub tool. You can toggle this setting on and off in the palette with the setting. When editing a cubic Bezier curve with the Object or Continuous curve sub tools, you can hold the space bar and drag to move anchor points and direction points simultaneously

or sub tools, you can hold the space bar and drag to move anchor points and direction points simultaneously Handle size has been added to the Tool category in the Preferences dialog box. This setting adjusts the size of handles and control points shown when selecting a line or ruler on a vector layer and when drawing with Figure tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool.

has been added to the category in the dialog box. This setting adjusts the size of handles and control points shown when selecting a line or ruler on a vector layer and when drawing with tools such as the sub tool. The option Confirm shape with double-click or double-tap has been added to Preferences > Tool . This setting determines whether or not double-clicking will confirm shapes created with tools such as the Continuous curve tool.

has been added to > . This setting determines whether or not double-clicking will confirm shapes created with tools such as the tool. The command Paste to shown position has been added to the Edit menu. This allows you to paste items from the clipboard to the middle of the canvas window.

has been added to the menu. This allows you to paste items from the clipboard to the middle of the canvas window. We have improved visibility of nodes in the following dialog boxes Edit menu > Tonal Correction > Level Correction Layer menu > New Correction Layer > Level Correction View menu > Color profile > Preview Settings

We have adjusted the color of indicators in the Tool property palette and Sub tool detail palette to improve visibility.

palette and palette to improve visibility. In Preferences > Tool category, the setting Auto-scroll at edge of canvas while dragging has been changed to Auto-scroll at edge of canvas . For auto-scroll operations, you can choose from None , Drag , or Drag with mouse . On the iPad and iPhone versions, Drag with mouse is not available.

> category, the setting has been changed to . For auto-scroll operations, you can choose from , , or . On the iPad and iPhone versions, is not available. Clip Studio Support now appears when you click the Help menu > Support .

menu > . (Windows/iPad/iPhone) You can now two-finger tap to undo the most recent control point when drawing with the Continuous curve sub tool.

sub tool. (Windows/macOS) In the Sub tool detail palette for the Continuous curve sub tool, the Show line preview setting has been added. If the Curve is set to Cubic Bezier and the specification method is set to By drag , a preview line will appear while drawing the line.

palette for the sub tool, the setting has been added. If the is set to and the specification method is set to , a preview line will appear while drawing the line. (Windows/macOS) The Register License and Verify License commands have been removed from the Help menu (the Clip Studio Paint logo menu on macOS) and replaced with Get License and Review/Change License . You can change the current license from Review/Change License .

and commands have been removed from the menu (the Clip Studio Paint logo menu on macOS) and replaced with and . You can change the current license from . (iPad/iPhone) We have improved how the status of material downloads and uploads appears in the Communication Management dialog in Clip Studio.

dialog in Clip Studio. (iPad/iPhone) The Wacom Stylus SDK has been updated to Ver. 2.2.4.

EX/PRO

We have improved visibility of sliders in the Approximate Color palette when using the light interface.

(iPad/iPhone) If using an annual or monthly plan for Clip Studio Paint PRO/EX, a login screen will appear after you update to Ver. 1.9.9, prompting you to log in to your Clip Studio account. Simply log in once to continue using the app as usual.

(iPad/iPhone) The Review/Change License command has been added to the Clip Studio Paint logo menu (App Settings menu on iPhone). Here you can change the current license.

EX

The color of selected elements in the Batch process dialog box has been changed to improve visibility.

dialog box has been changed to improve visibility. We have improved visibility of the Story Editor when using the dark interface.

Feature Changes

The following features have been improved.

All Grades

When making a closed shape with figure tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool set to cubic or quadratic Bezier mode, the first and last anchor points will now connect in a more natural way than before.

sub tool set to cubic or quadratic Bezier mode, the first and last anchor points will now connect in a more natural way than before. When drawing a cubic Bezier curve with tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool, you can hold down the Alt key to change the angle of the anchor point. You can drag to adjust the shape of the following section, not the current section. Also, you can switch between sharp corners or smooth curves at anchor points by pressing or releasing the Alt key while dragging.

sub tool, you can hold down the Alt key to change the angle of the anchor point. You can drag to adjust the shape of the following section, not the current section. Also, you can switch between sharp corners or smooth curves at anchor points by pressing or releasing the Alt key while dragging. When drawing with the Continuous curve sub tool with the Curve set to cubic Bezier and the specification method set to By drag , you can adjust the shape of closed lines by moving the first anchor point.

sub tool with the set to and the specification method set to , you can adjust the shape of closed lines by moving the first anchor point. When drawing a line with tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool, you can create corners by clicking the next point, or smooth curves by click-dragging.

sub tool, you can create corners by clicking the next point, or smooth curves by click-dragging. You can now use the Step of angle setting when drawing with the Continuous curve sub tool set to Spline , Quadratic Bezier , and Cubic Bezier . You can use this to move the line with the mouse or pen according to a specified angle.

setting when drawing with the sub tool set to , , and . You can use this to move the line with the mouse or pen according to a specified angle. You can no longer delete control points while dragging with the Continuous curve sub tool even by pressing the Delete or backspace keys.

sub tool even by pressing the Delete or backspace keys. In Preferences > Tool category, the setting Use simple display for lines being created with the figure tools has been changed to Figure tool guidelines . You can set whether to or not to show control points, as well as choose between simple view or a line preview.

> category, the setting has been changed to . You can set whether to or not to show control points, as well as choose between simple view or a line preview. We have changed the shape of control points that appear when creating a line with the Continuous curve sub tool.

sub tool. We have increased the size of the cross icon that appears when dragging with tools such as the Rectangle selection tool and Copy stamp tool

selection tool and tool In the Adjust pen pressure dialog, the Check adjusted settings button that appears after clicking Adjust pen pressure now appears highlighted. You can also now proceed to the next step in the Adjust pen pressure dialog by pressing the Enter key.

dialog, the button that appears after clicking now appears highlighted. You can also now proceed to the next step in the dialog by pressing the Enter key. If using Clip Studio Paint on an OS that will no longer be supported in the future, a message will appear prompting you to check the system requirements.

(Windows/macOS) When double-clicking to confirm a line created with tools such as the Continuous curve sub tool, the double-clicked spot will become part of the curve.

sub tool, the double-clicked spot will become part of the curve. (Windows/macOS) When drawing with figure tools such as the Polyline sub tool, you can click outside the canvas window to confirm the line.

sub tool, you can click outside the canvas window to confirm the line. (iPad/iPhone) In the font list shown in the Tool Property palette, the option Find not in this list has been changed to Add fonts from device . The location of the button has also changed. The function is the same.

palette, the option has been changed to . The location of the button has also changed. The function is the same. (iPad/iPhone) For the following dialog boxes, the command Purchase app / Change grade or payment plan will no longer be available. Shortcut settings dialog box Command Bar Settings dialog box Quick Access Settings dialog Selection Launcher Settings dialog box

will no longer be available. (macOS) After setting up Accessibility preferences on macOS 10.15 and using Edit > Obtain screen color or Obtain screen color by hiding windows, a message will appear prompting you to allow the app to record the screen.

EX/PRO

We have changed how control points are created when drawing with the Continuous curve sub tool with the Curve set to Cubic Bezier and the specification method set to By drag . The anchor points are created along the line. When you drag an anchor point with the Object sub tool, the position of the direction point will also adjust accordingly with the line. Dragging direction points now behaves the same way as holding alt and dragging a corner point in previous versions.

sub tool with the set to and the specification method set to . The anchor points are created along the line. When you drag an anchor point with the sub tool, the position of the direction point will also adjust accordingly with the line. Dragging direction points now behaves the same way as holding alt and dragging a corner point in previous versions. In the Tool Property palette for the Control point sub tool, the Process setting now appears as radio buttons instead of a drop-down menu.

palette for the sub tool, the setting now appears as radio buttons instead of a drop-down menu. When using Add control point mode of the Control point sub tool and clicking to add a control point, the control point will be created on the existing line rather than the position clicked.

mode of the sub tool and clicking to add a control point, the control point will be created on the existing line rather than the position clicked. When using Switch corners mode of the Control point sub tool to click an anchor point on a cubic Bezier curve, the anchor point and the shape of the line will both adjust accordingly.

mode of the sub tool to click an anchor point on a cubic Bezier curve, the anchor point and the shape of the line will both adjust accordingly. When using Switch corners mode of the Control point sub tool and dragging anchor points or direction points on a cubic Bezier curve, you can change the curve shape.

mode of the sub tool and dragging anchor points or direction points on a cubic Bezier curve, you can change the curve shape. When using Add control point mode of the Control point sub tool and dragging on a cubic Bezier curve, you can move the added direction point.

mode of the sub tool and dragging on a cubic Bezier curve, you can move the added direction point. When using the Control point sub tool on a vector layer, the vector path and control points of closed Bezier curves will appear when hovering the mouse over the line.

sub tool on a vector layer, the vector path and control points of closed Bezier curves will appear when hovering the mouse over the line. When using Split line mode of the Control point sub tool, the line will split at the clicked anchor point.

mode of the sub tool, the line will split at the clicked anchor point. We have added a border to the cross symbol that appears when selecting a gradient layer with the Object sub tool.

sub tool. We have changed the color and shape of control points that appear when clicking a line on a vector layer with the Object or Control point sub tools.

or sub tools. When editing a cubic Bezier curve with the Object sub tool, you can hold Shift while dragging a direction point to drag it in 45-degree intervals around the anchor point.

sub tool, you can hold Shift while dragging a direction point to drag it in 45-degree intervals around the anchor point. If you press Alt when creating a line with the Special ruler sub tool, a “┌” symbol will appear beside the cross icon.

When importing 3D files with parent-child elements, the child nodes will now rotate accordingly when parent nodes are rotated.

Bug Fixes

The following bugs have been fixed.

EX/PRO

Fixed an issue where the display and operation of the canvas would become sluggish when the [View] menu > [Color Profile] > [Preview] is enabled.

EX

(iPad/iPhone) We have fixed an issue where PDF export would not work properly (File > Export multiple pages > .pdf (PDF format)).

Main improvements in Clip Studio Version 1.9.9

Improvements

The following features have been improved.

All Grades