Clip Studio Paint AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors

The best Photo Editor alternative to Clip Studio Paint is MediBang Paint, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Clip Studio Paint and 16 are Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Editor alternatives to Clip Studio Paint are Adobe Photoshop, Photopea, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and Xara Designer Pro.

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Essential digital tool for comic and manga artists, offering specialized tools for shortcuts like panel layouts, inking, vector support, and 3D model import.

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Clip Studio Paint alternatives page was last updated Apr 27, 2025
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  1. MediBang Paint icon

    MediBang Paint

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    MediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.

    72 MediBang Paint alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Great for anime or comics

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multi-choice brushes
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Digital-painting focused
    4.  Color blending
    5.  Pen Stabilization
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Category Filters
    12.  Texture for brushes

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    Comments about MediBang Paint as an Alternative to Clip Studio Paint
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    Milla Palacio
    Positive •Nov 16, 2019
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    Not only is it free, they do share a lot of common functionality. Of course, MediBang Paint isn't as feature-rich, but it's still good for anime- and manga-style art.

    SoftOlive
    Positive •Aug 21, 2024
    0

    It's an amazing tool for art, just like Clip Studio Paint. VERY good for not just manga, anime, etc art styles, but other art styles.

    Guest
    Positive •Jun 11, 2017
    4

    It has all the things that I needed that Clip Studio Paint also had! LOVE IT!??

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    • Almost everyone thinks MediBang Paint is a great Clip Studio Paint alternative.

    • MediBang Paint is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Clip Studio Paint.

    • MediBang Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is Paid and Proprietary
    • MediBang Paint is LightweightClip Studio Paint is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

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    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    220 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Advanced brush settings
    5.  Image Processing
    6.  Raster graphics
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Color Picker
    9.  Non Destructive Editing
    10.  Open PSD files
    11.  Resizing dpi
    12.  Hardware Accelerated

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    Comments about Adobe Photoshop as an Alternative to Clip Studio Paint
    Guest
    Negative •Apr 19, 2016
    2

    Photoshop is a photo retouch application rather than a paint or sketch app.

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    • This alternative is disputed. Adobe Photoshop is a legitimate Clip Studio Paint alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based alternative to Clip Studio Paint.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Clip Studio Paint.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Photopea

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    Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.

    104 Photopea alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Top Photopea Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Open PSD files
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Vectorize raster images
    5.  Photoshop-like
    6.  Sketch to PSD
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Text tool
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Colorize Photo
    12.  No registration required

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    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to Clip Studio Paint.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

     215 likes
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    A full suite of graphic design software that provides vector illustration, page layout, image editing, and tracing software. Designed for professional designers, it delivers precision tools, excellent file compatibility, and quality content for crafting professional results from creative ideas.

    83 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Desktop Publishing
    2.  Pixel accuracy
    3.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Non Destructive Editing

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    Comments about CorelDRAW Graphics Suite as an Alternative to Clip Studio Paint
    lauraess1
    Negative •Jun 29, 2018
    0

    CorelDRAW is primarily a vector drawing and design package, rather than primarily a bitmap editor.

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    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is Paid and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is also Paid and Proprietary
    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is CustomizableClip Studio Paint is not according to our users
  7. Xara Designer Pro icon

    Xara Designer Pro

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    Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides abundant templates, and powers web design and prototyping without coding.

    55 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xara Designer Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Node Based
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    12.  Photo effects

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    Seashore

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    Seashore is an open source image editor for Mac OS. It features gradients, textures and anti-aliasing for both text and brush strokes. It supports multiple layers and alpha channel editing. It is based around the GIMPs technology and uses the same native file format.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Seashore Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Crop images

    Seashore VS Clip Studio Paint

     
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    PixelStyle

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    PixelStyle Photo Editor for Mac is an all-in-one photo editing and graphic design software, providing professional high-quality photo processing tools to edit the photos, enhance and touch up photos on Mac OS X.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    PixelStyle Photo Editor for Mac

    PixelStyle Features

    1.  Retouch photos
    2.  Edit screenshots

    PixelStyle VS Clip Studio Paint

     
  11. Icecream Photo Editor icon

    Icecream Photo Editor

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    Meet Icecream Photo Editor - the best free photo editor and photo manager for Windows. Edit your pictures like a pro: add text and images, crop and resize, add filters, create collages and more with ease.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Icecream Photo Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Non Destructive Editing
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Photographic filters
    9.  Photo effects

    Icecream Photo Editor VS Clip Studio Paint

     
  12. XGimp icon

    XGimp

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    XGimp is a version of gimp that works on a mobile. It can be used as a paint program, image editor or a photo retouching program.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    XGimp Features

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