Clip Studio Paint Alternatives

Clip Studio Paint is described as 'Essential digital tool for comic and manga artists, offering specialized tools for shortcuts like panel layouts, inking, vector support, and 3D model import' and is a very popular digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Clip Studio Paint for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Clip Studio Paint alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Clip Studio Paint are GIMP, Inkscape, MediBang Paint and Adobe Photoshop.

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Clip Studio Paint alternatives are mainly Digital Painting Tools but may also be Image Editors or Vector Graphic Apps.  Other popular filters includes Android Tablet + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Clip Studio Paint.
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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 Mar 12, 2025
  1. TwistedBrush Pro Studio icon
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    A powerful and unique digital art program, focusing on natural media painting, photo editing and illustrative styles.

    85 TwistedBrush Pro Studio alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TwistedBrush Pro Studio Features

    1.  Tablet support
    2.  Image Processing
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Photographic filters
    5.  Photoshop Plugins Support
    TwistedBrush Pro Studio iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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  2. Vecteezy Editor icon
     30 likes

    The Vecteezy Editor is a free SVG editor designed to allow anyone to quickly and easily create beautiful graphics directly in the browser. This tool is built into the largest database of free vector graphics on the internet.

    72 Vecteezy Editor alternatives
    Vecteezy Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium

    Vecteezy Editor Features

    1.  Export to SVG
    2.  Browser-based
    3.  SVG to PNG
    Vecteezy Editor iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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  3. Ashampoo Photo Optimizer icon
     2 likes

    Ashampoo Photo Optimizer 8 enhances your photos at the click of a button! The program fully automatically adjusts colors, contrasts and exposure settings to perfection for individual images or entire collections.

    217 Ashampoo Photo Optimizer alternatives
    Ashampoo Photo Optimizer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ashampoo Photo Optimizer iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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    Comments about Ashampoo Photo Optimizer as an Alternative to Clip Studio Paint
     
    SoftOlive

    Ashampoo is very clearly a photo editing software. Clip Studio Paint is, obviously, for digital art...these programs are NOT similar.

    Negative commentAug 21, 2024
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    • Ashampoo Photo Optimizer is Freemium and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Milton icon
     14 likes

    Milton is an open source application that features an infinite canvas. It feels raster-based but internally it works with vectors. It lets you export your work at any resolution.

    25 Milton alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Infinite canvas
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  Sketching
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Handwritten Notes
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Image exporting
    11.  Unlimited undo
    Milton iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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  5. Paint a File icon
     2 likes

    Paint and export your drawings as GIF, Video, Image, PDF, SVG, DOCX, PPTX.

    51 Paint a File alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Paint a File iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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  6. Flame Painter icon
     7 likes

    Flame Painter is a unique paint program that lets you create original artworks with flame brushes.

    75 Flame Painter alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Flame Painter iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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  7. HiPaint icon
     2 likes

    HiPaint is a professional integrated drawing and coloring software specially designed for digital drawing creators. The intuitive and simple interface allows for easy and intelligent operation even for a newbie with a medium- or small-sized screen of a mobile device.

    27 HiPaint alternatives
    HiPaint screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    HiPaint Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    HiPaint iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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  8. Pixton icon
     10 likes

    Pixton is a popular comic maker and storyboard creator for teachers and students.

    20 Pixton alternatives
    Pixton screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Pixton Features

    1.  Funnel-based analytics
    2.  Sales funnel
    3.  Cartoon-style
    Pixton iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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  9. Charcoal icon
     6 likes
    • Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start drawing. There are no layers, properties panels or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.
    64 Charcoal alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Charcoal Features

    1.  Sketching
    2.  Sketch
    Charcoal iconClip Studio Paint Icon

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