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Clip Studio Paint — Powerful drawing/painting app with tons of features

Android Art And Design CELSYS,Inc.
4.5 GP
12,000,907+
Google Play

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Description

I’ve been using Clip Studio Paint for a couple months now. It’s basically a digital art app that lets you draw, paint, and create all kinds of artwork on your tablet or phone. Pretty solid app if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do: there’s a ton of drawing and painting tools, like brushes, pencils, markers, and all that. And it’s got layer support so you can build up your artwork in different stages. Took me a while to figure out all the features but once you get the hang of it, it’s really powerful.

Look, if you’re into digital art and creating characters or illustrations, you’ll probably love this app. It’s not perfect – the free trial is a bit limited and the subscription can get expensive – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re looking for a robust art app.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on Clip Studio Paint. I've tested a bunch of drawing and painting apps and this one is one of the best I've found. The tools are super flexible and the layers system makes complex artwork a breeze. And it's not as beginner-friendly as some other options, but if you put in the time to learn it, the capabilities are really impressive. The only real downsides are the restrictive free trial and the monthly/annual cost to unlock all the features. But for serious digital artists, I'd say it's worth the investment.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of powerful drawing and painting tools
  • Robust layer system for complex artwork
  • Works great on tablets and phones
  • Free trial lets you test it out first
  • Cloud sync keeps your work accessible anywhere

Cons

  • Free trial is pretty limited
  • The subscription model gets pricey over time
  • Can be intimidating for total beginners
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues

Specifications

Updated 27.08.2025
Category Art And Design
Age Rating Everyone
Developer CELSYS,Inc.
Android Android 12++
Package Name jp.co.celsys.clipstudiopaint.googleplay

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User Reviews

Nia W. Oct 14, 2025

They make you set up your PC account using this app, then make you switch your device on PC. You only get a limited number of times to switch devices...

Avery Elliott (Avi) Oct 14, 2025

On PC, I'm still a loyal customer; however, this app just isn't it. This is one of the only art apps I've used on my Galaxy Note8 that doesn't detect...

Matthiew Riddle Oct 14, 2025

I have bought the one time purchase a few years ago on my laptop, I use it to this day and wanted to try it for the Android since I...

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