how to add downloaded brushes to clip studio: How to Install and Organize Clip Studio Paint Brushes: A Step-by-Step Guide

how to add downloaded brushes to clip studio: Learn how to install single brushes and brush packs in Clip Studio Paint, plus get tips on organizing your custom brushes and tools for a more efficient workflow.

October 24, 2024 at 11:35

Installing Clip Studio Paint Brushes: A Quick Guide

When it comes to installing new brushes in Clip Studio Paint, there are a few methods to choose from. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing a single brush, as well as provide some tips on organizing your custom brushes.

Step 1: Choose the Sub Tool

Before you can install a new brush, you need to select the sub tool where you want to install it. For example, if you want to add a new brush to your G pens, select the G pens sub tool.

Method 1: Importing a Single Brush

To import a single brush, follow these steps:

  • Go to the top left of the sub tool and click on "Import Sub Tool"
  • Navigate to the location of your brushes in the Finder (or equivalent)
  • Select the brush you want to install and double-click it to import

Limitation of Method 1

One limitation of this method is that you can only import one brush at a time, which can be frustrating if you have a large brush pack.

Organizing Custom Brushes in Clip Studio Paint

As you collect more and more custom brushes, it's easy for them to become unorganized and cluttered. To mitigate this, we recommend categorizing and separating your brushes into distinct groups. Here's how:

  • Drag and drop your brushes into the Sub Tool section of Clip Studio Paint
  • To create new subcategories, hold the brush icon and move it to the red line that appears, which creates a new subtool category
  • Create separate categories for different types of brushes, such as:
    • Dip pen category
    • Effective line category
    • Hatch category (to keep hatches from messing up regular brush pens or thick guidelines)
  • Organize your brushes in a way that makes sense for your specific workflow and needs

Organizing Tools in Procreate

While Clip Studio Paint is a powerful tool, it's not the only digital art software out there. If you're using Procreate on your Mac, PC, or iPad, here are some tips for organizing your tools:

  • On a Mac or PC:
    • Separate tools into groups (e.g. pencils, pens, classic pens) to keep things clean and simple
    • Grab and separate tools to put them on the toolbar for easy access
    • Collapse panels to have a wide open view when needed
  • On an iPad:
    • Grab the tool you want and swipe up from the bottom to partially pull up the menu bar
    • Go to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox
    • Swipe the Drive halfway up and grab it to slide it to the side
    • Select the tools you want to organize with the resulting menu

Clip Studio Paint Tutorials and Tips

In this section, we'll cover some additional tips and tutorials for getting the most out of Clip Studio Paint.

Transferring Clips to Clip Studio Paint

If you need to transfer clips to Clip Studio Paint, here's how:

  • Use the arrow icons to "Open in" and select "Copy two clips"
  • This will add the clips to the open palette, which resembles a Google Drive folder
  • Note: You can only move one clip at a time from Google Drive, but this may not be the case with Dropbox

Syncing Settings between Desktop and iPad

Did you know that Clip Studio Paint allows you to sync all your settings from a desktop to an iPad? This process is a separate topic, but it may be covered in a future video.

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