Clip Studio Paint
Utimate Installation Guide
(Just a normal installation guide to Clip Studio Paint) Last update: Sept 24, 2025 for v4.1.0
This ULTIMATE guide will help you install Clip Studio Paint properly without any problem. And if you find any problem, we will help you fix the problem too! The aim of this guide is to be totally normal installation, legal, not breaking any rules, or do anything weird. At least till some part. If I haven't update it, kindly check out the source at https://bbs.itzmx.com/
- Step by step how to install normally! Skip to chapter 3 if you already know how
- Chap.2. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
- CHAP.3 Why is it a TRIAL? I can't save!! Send HELP PLZ !!!
- wowzer
- Can we still use Clip Studio Paint v1.x ?
- Clip Studio Paint for MacOS
- Troubleshooting and Tutorials (WIP) (prolly outdated)
- How to download any older version
Step by step how to install normally! Skip to chapter 3 if you already know how
Download installer for Clip Studio Paint 4.1.0
You will need to ==use the exact same version for this guide!! Use this link to download the same version!! ==
This link is exactly the same as from official Clip Studio website. Look at the name o.o
https://vd.clipstudio.net/clipcontent/paint/app/410/CSP_410w_setup.exe
https://vd.clipstudio.net/clipcontent/paint/app/410/CSP_410w_setup.exe
Wait for download complete then Run the installer
Locate your download location and open/run the file called CSP_4##w_setup.exe . This is your installer. Make sure it's the same version as mentioned before. That number 3## is the version number. (this gif still use ver.1.11.6, but it's same. 1116 is the version number)
Welcome to Installer
Click next (on everything)
Fun Fact
In most installer, you can just spam next all the time safely. Just be careful on free smaller program, sometimes they ask you to install optional unnecessary programs too. You can decline it o.o
Choose Destination Location
You can click Next directly if you want the default install location (C:\Program Files\) . But if you want to change it, just click "Change"
I highly recommend to change your install folder somewhere else, a folder that doesn’t need administrator permissions. It’s much safer and easier to handle. For example, inside any folder in D: drive, or any other folder o.o This also will make your folder looks cleaner. And remember where you install this for Chapter 3
Then just continue spam next. Click Install to begin the installation. Then wait till it complete installing.
Complete and finish
By doing these steps, you have successfully downloaded and installed the latest version of Clip Studio Paint 3.0 for free. Clip Studio always allow to you download and install the program for free so you can test it out, and it’s totally legal, for now o.o
Keep in mind
Clip Studio Paint is free to download but require an active license to fully use the program. For further instructions on how to use without one, proceed to next chapter! Super easy.
Chap.2. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Q: How about updating from previous version ?
A: The process is exactly the same, just launch the new installer and it will update automatically. Really easy.
Q: Do I keep the brushes and setting I have?
A: Yes, everything will be intact. No matter if you already delete or uninstall Clip Studio, all brushes will be still available
Q: Is Clip Studio Paint free?
A: Clip Studio allow you to download for free, but you will still need an active license to fully use it! You can follow the guide below to play around with it o.o
CHAP.3 Why is it a TRIAL? I can't save!! Send HELP PLZ !!!
If you don’t have a license, it will be a trial. That means you can’t save after the trial time ends.
This is totally normal. Clip Studio require active license to fully use the program.
Follow the following guide to remove the trial limit while keeping all other features. Reminder, you need to use the exact same version, so don't update every time there is a new update o.o If you are already installed newer version, please uninstall it first then install the correct version. Install exact same version!!
Disclaimer
By using this, you already know what you are doing here. You know what this is and what it does. This is not for selling or any commercial purpose, just for personal use to study. Credit to Sakura on bbs.itzmx.com for all the good stuff and source! This may or may not be good stuff for you o.o If I haven't updated this page, check out the source directly! The password for their file is "www.itzmx.com"
- Download the file here (zip file). Updated to 4.1.0 !
https://pixeldrain.com/u/wWrjHGrc
https://pixeldrain.com/u/wWrjHGrc
Alternative links /mirror links (ZIP PASSWORD: 1234567890:
https://pixeldrain.com/u/h8J3fPKs
https://pixeldrain.com/u/h8J3fPKs
Starting from this 4.1.0, the crack maker add extra steps to make this work. So make sure to read the ReadMe Instruction properly.
Basically, you also need to copy ALL THE TEXT FILES too inside the same folder. Then there is password for first launch (that long text inside the text file). READ IT or it won't work o.o
It probably detects a lot of viruses, but I’m sure it’s all false positive. Pretty common for these files. The detections are generic, not all report the same, and the source is same as all older version (for 3 years+), and it’s the only crack available on whole internet, so it’s the only choice you have for free stuff o.o
You need to know how to whitelist/add exceptions to your antivirus. If you don't know, try to Google how to do it properly!
If you have any difficulty with this process, watch the guide here on GDrive
It's a Clip Studio crack guide but with censored name as Claptrap
- Open it using Windows, Winrar or 7zip (recommended) or similar programs
Double click the zip file to open it directly. Then leave it open like that for a while.
Since Windows 11, you can just open zip file directly from file explorer, simply double click it and it able to open zip file, so don't need additional programs o.o
I used 7zip for the example. Highly recomended if you want to survive this kind of stuff (free and open source!). But other option are the same. Leave this window open for a while for step 5 !!
- Open new File Explorer window (press Windows+E on keyboard)
then Locate a file named “CLIPStudioPaint” inside ClipStudioPaint folder
The default folder is here:
C:\Program Files\CELSYS\CLIP STUDIO 1.5\CLIP STUDIO PAINT
You can access it by opening File Explorer (Press Windows+E on keyboard), go to C:, open Program Files folder, open CELSYS folder, open CLIP STUDIO 1.5, then finally open CLIP STUDIO PAINT folder.
Note: You will NOT see any CLIPStudio file, only **CLIPStudioPaint**
Make sure you are in the correct folder, or it will mess up
If you change the install folder when installing, go to that folder
- After you open CLIP STUDIO PAINT folder,
DIFFERENT FROM "CLIP STUDIO" FOLDER, CHECK YOUR FOLDER !!!
If you are on Windows 11, you can double click the zip file, then copy a file called CLIPStudioPaint (click the file then Ctrl+C). Then paste it into your CLIP STUDIO PAINT folder (click anywhere then press Ctrl+V).
If you use program like 7zip: open up the window from Step 2, side by side like this.
Then drag the CLIPStudioPaint from 7zip/Winrar,
drop it to that CLIP STUDIO PAINT folder.
Drop it to an empty place, not into other file.
Basically, we are moving the CLIPStudioPaint file we downloaded, into Clip Studio Paint folder. Make sure it 'replace the original file'
You should have these files visible: boost_thread, ClipPreview, and CLIPStudioPaint,
If not, then you are in the wrong folder, go back to step 3
- FINISH, you have extended time to try CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX!!!
If you get some missing dll error when launching CSP, then you are in the wrong folder. Go back to Step 3.
If you can’t launch at all, try to launch it directly from the folder. Your antivirus will probably remove it, so double check that and learn to whitelist your files. Also make sure to install matching / same version. Try to check the troubleshooting guide below o.o
- Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it contain viruses?
A: VirusTotal detected 3 from 69 scans. It’s a false-positive. That means it’s safe. No actual virus is in there. You can see one of them clearly says “HackTool.Crack”, which means they detect it as a virus because it’s a crack. Or “generic”, which is totally not clear. This kind of thing is really common for these things, so if you are really paranoid with such stuff, I don’t recommend using crack and search free stuff.
All other cracks you find will be the exact same, there is only one source available!
Source: https://bbs.itzmx.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=100580&
The password for their files is "www.itzmx.com"
And it’s the same source since early version 1.10, so I can say it’s trustworthy !!
This source comes just a couple hours after the new release. No other websites have this really early. So I believe it’s the only source. They also provided cracks for iOS and MacOS, although not updated, so it’s the original source o.o
Q: Can I access materials and brushes?
A; Yes you can. You only need to login to your Clip Studio account. You can register for free without buying license! You can consider this as using the trial woth extended time. So you have all features, able to use all services, and also able to SAVE!!
Q: I can’t access Clip Studio Store, it says offline.
A: Maybe your firewall blocked it. Check the troubleshooting guide below
Q: I can’t copy the file because it asks for administrator permission!
A: You need to have that administrator power o.o . If you don’t have, uninstall Clip Studio. Then install again, but this time change the install folder (in Step 6) to a different folder. Not inside Program Files folder.
wowzer
Can we still use Clip Studio Paint v1.x ?
Yes. Go to bottom of this page to find the links. But why o.o
Clip Studio Paint for MacOS
https://rentry.co/csp-macos
Not updated for long time o.o
Troubleshooting and Tutorials (WIP) (prolly outdated)
Common Errors
There can be lot of problems even on normal installation. Try to follow these guides o.o
Clip Studio can't connect to internet
Based on [official support] (https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20190234),
It may be caused by security software, so we need to exclude Clip Studio from those scans. Follow this guide
Firewall thing. Some other weird option
Clip Studio Paint not opening at all
Antivirus thing.
Reset your settings!
https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20190134
Scroll down to 'Checking for problems with related folders' and 'Checking that there are no problems with user settings'
Disable Controlled Folder Access in Windows Defender
Make sure to install correct version, as shown in CHAPTER 1.1
Clip Studio Paint open but shows blank screen
Make sure you install and use same version, as shown in CHAPTER 1.1
I can't find Liquify, help ! o.o
Follow the guide below. Click here to jump down
Tutorials related to Clip Studio
How to add Liquify tool
Subtool thing
Please watch this video tutorial on Youtube. Old guide but still works the same Click here or the image :
How to download brush
Just download o.o
Please watch this video tutorial on Youtube Click here or the image :
How to uninstall Clip Studio
Control Panel - Uninstall
How to add Whitelist to Windows Defender
Windows Defender aka the default antivirus.
Other antivirus may have different option. You may have multiple antivirus too o.o
Allow app through firewall
Please follow the following guide
Turn off Windows Defender
We can temporarily turn it off to check if Windows Defender cause problem or not
Turn off firewall
We can temporarily turn it off to check if firewall is the culprit or not
Clip Studio still a trial
Make sure you already done the process properly, especially CHAPTER 3 o.o
more tutorials
Coming soon o.o
How to download any older version
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