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Celsys Unveils CLIP STUDIO PAINT Ver.5.0

On March 11, 2023, Celsys rolled out the highly anticipated major upgrade of their digital art application, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, now at version 5.0. This update promises to enhance its user experience for illustrators, manga creators, webtoon artists, and animators worldwide, while also adjusting pricing structures to support continuous service delivery and artificial profitability.

Expected Impacts of the Major Upgrade

Over the years, Celsys has consistently delivered annual major updates for CLIP STUDIO PAINT. The previous major upgrade in 2025 (version 4.0) garnered significant praise from creators around the globe. The new features and promotional campaigns contributed to a marked increase in sales and user engagement, surpassing initial forecasts. With version 5.0, Celsys expects that similar results will follow, ensuring that creators continue to have access to cutting-edge tools.

Ongoing Commitment to One-Time Purchase Options

With the introduction of CLIP STUDIO PAINT Ver.5.0, Celsys will continue to offer a one-time purchase option. This dual offering of a one-time purchase alongside a subscription model allows Celsys to cater to a diverse range of users. New user acquisition campaigns will boost revenue from one-time purchases and address concerns from users hesitant about subscriptions. By supplementing the subscription model with these one-time purchases, Celsys aims for maximum revenue generation without sacrificing user choice. The one-time purchase will require additional fees for accessing new features or version upgrades.

Overview of Price Adjustments

To enhance profitability and ensure ongoing service provision, Celsys has adjusted the pricing of the one-time purchase version of CLIP STUDIO PAINT by an average of 10% globally. Here’s a summary of the key price adjustments for major products:

• - CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX Ver.5.0 (New Purchase)

- Previous price: $258
- New price: $277

• - CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO Ver.5.0 (New Purchase)

- Previous price: $58.5
- New price: $63.0

Celsys regularly publishes updates on the ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue), churn rates, and overall sales trends, including one-time purchases, on their corporate site’s investor relations page, providing a transparent view of their business progress each month.

About CLIP STUDIO PAINT

CLIP STUDIO PAINT is a seamless paint application designed to provide a robust environment for illustrating, creating manga, and animating. For over 30 years, Celsys has devoted itself to research and development based on its graphics technology expertise, ensuring that it remains at the cutting edge of the creative tools market. With over 60 million global users, over 80% of whom reside outside Japan, the application supports a wide array of creators from entry-level users to professional manga artists and animators. The application communicates effectively across 11 different languages, catering to a truly global audience.

To learn more about CLIP STUDIO PAINT, visit the official site here. Explore further across our social media channels on X, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

About Celsys

Celsys is dedicated to supporting the creator economy's expansion in digital content creation and utilization. Focused on tools like CLIP STUDIO PAINT, the company aims to facilitate the creative journeys of artists worldwide, enriching their experiences and enabling a more colorful world. To see more of Celsys’s offerings, check out their corporate site.