What is The Update Pass?

The Update Pass is an optional add-on that enables the use of the latest software version of Clip Studio Paint for users who already have a perpetual license (Windows/macOS).
Upon purchasing the pass, your perpetual license for either PRO or EX will be updated to the latest version, no matter which version you initially bought.

Unlike the monthly subscription plan, the perpetual license is a one-time purchase that you may use for as long as you like, within the version you downloaded. If you want the latest version however, a separate annual add-on is needed, i.e., the Update Pass.

The price for the Update Pass will depend on which license, PRO or EX, you have purchased.

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Purchasing the Perpetual License and the Update Pass

The price for the PRO License is US$58.50, and the EX is US$258.00.

If you buy the License and the Update Pass at the same time, the PRO would be $58.50+$10.99=$69.99, and only an annual fee of $10.99 in the following years.
Same for the EX, $258+$31.99=$289.99, and only an annual fee of $31.99 in the following years.

Purchasing the Update Pass as an Add-on

You can buy the Update Pass through the Clip Studio app itself or through their official website.

Buy Through the App

After starting up Clip Studio, click “Use the latest features.”

Make sure that the Update Pass is the same version as the License you bought, PRO or EX, then click “Purchase.”

On the following page, just type in the needed information to complete your purchase.

For more information, please click the link below.

Buy Through the Official Site

How to buy the pass through their official website.

On the top page, click “Buy now.”

On the next page, click on “Upgrades” tab. Scroll down until you see the Update Pass options.

After clicking “Subscribe”, it will prompt you to sign in. Please sign in the with same account you used to buy the Perpetual License.

Please purchase an Update Pass from Clip Studio with an activated Clip Studio Paint Ver. 1 or Ver. 2 one-time purchase, perpetual license.

https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20230014

If you do not buy the Update Pass through the same account as the one you used to buy the Perpetual License, there may be some linking issues between them which may prevent you from using the pass. Please check beforehand that you are using the same account to avoid this problem.

Payment Options

You can make purchases with a credit card or PayPal; or if you are using a smartphone, through Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Installing the Update Pass

You will need to update your current license to apply the update plan.
Please follow the steps described below.

After activation, the app will be updated to the new version.

For more information, please click on the link below to go to the official support page.

詳しくは以下のサポートページを参考にしてください。

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the plan on multiple devices?

f you have the Update Pass or Ver. 2.0 one-time purchase license, you can use the software on one device per contract. You can install and use the software on up to two computers unless the app is launched at the same time.

If you wish to use a monthly or yearly Clip Studio Paint plan on multiple devices, please purchase the appropriate plan according to the number of devices you will be using.

https://support.clip-studio.com/en-us/faq/articles/20210033

As written on the support page, you can use the software on one device per contract. You can install the software on up to two computers, but only use one at a time.

If you want to use the plan on multiple devices, purchase the annual/monthly plan according to the number of devices you will be using. There is the Single-device, Dual-device, or the Premium plan that can have up to 4 devices.

For more information, please check the support page.

When in Doubt, Click on Support

CLIP STUDIO PAINT has quite the substantial support section.

If you are having any trouble, just type in keywords in the search bar, or click and browse through the search pages.
You can also change the language to your preferred one by clicking on the button on the top right of the page.

Get help from the official support team by getting in touch with them directly. And through Clip Studio ASK, you can even reach out to the community of users for feedback.

CLIP STUDIO PAINT Support Page

Latest Coupon Codes

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When is Parallels on Sale?

Parallels holds promotional sales two or three times a year. The average discount ranges from 20-25% off, so buying at 25% off may be considered as the lowest discounted price.

Parallels products can also go on sale on Amazon and other online retailers. The details will be listed below.

Official Website

During certain times of the year, Parallels will have a sale on their official website.

Below is a compilation of sales they have held in the past. If you are planning on buying from Parallels, you can check to see if they have an ongoing sale or not.

April: Spring Sale

The spring sale of 2023 was held from April 11- April 25.

Aim to wait until the third or fourth week of April for possible sales.

June/July: Anniversary Sale

The anniversary of Parallels is around the end of June, so they hold an annual sale from the end of June to the beginning of July.

In 2023, the anniversary sale was held from June 21- July 5, with a 25% off discount.

Wait until the end of June to the second week of July for this annual sale.

November: Black Friday

They also have Black Friday sales every year.

In 2023, the sale was from November 20 – December 5, with up to 25% off.

They may also have Cyber Monday deals, so if you forgot to buy on Black Friday, be sure to check out their site on the following Monday.

How to Receive Sales Notifications from Parallels

By subscribing to the newsletter, you can get notifications about sales and special offers, as well as occasional coupon codes.
Click the link below to see how to register for email notifications.

2024-06-21 How to Receive Parallels Sales and Special Offer Notifications from the Subscription Newsletter

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Sales on Amazon

Amazon has various sales throughout the year, including Parallels.
Check Amazon regularly to see if there’s a sale going on.

Other Discount Offers

25% Off Coupon After The Trial Period

After trying the 2 week trial, I was still unsure about making a purchase. 5 days later they sent me an email regarding a short survey for their product. To my surprise, upon taking the survey, I actually received a 25% off coupon.

I will explain the process using the following screenshots.

The first email I received was this one:

On clicking the green button,

I ended up on this survey screen.
This is where they offered a 25% off coupon code in return for taking the survey, and it caught my attention.

After completing and submitting the survey, it took me to this screen.

It said the code would be sent within a day, and I did receive the code in 30 minutes.

If there are no sales for a while, or you’re still unsure about buying it after the 2 week trial, why not give this a try and wait a few days to see if you can get a coupon.

Parallels Official Website

Escape Motions products at half off sale prices!

To celebrate the launch of Rebell 7, Escape Motions is having a half-price sale.

Based on previous trends, we can guess that Escape Motions products, including the Rebell series, only go on sale a few times a year, so if there are softwares you are interested in, check it out.

Rebelle 7 , Flame Painter 4, and Amberlight 2 are Also Discounted

As indicated on the sale page, all software, apps, paper, and other add-ons are included in the sale.

Not only popular products such as Rebelle 7, Flame Painter 4, and Amberlight 2 are discounted by 50%, but also the value sets are available at a much lower price.

The End Date of the Sale Has not yet Been Determined.

The end date of this sale has not yet been announced.

If you are interested, we recommend purchasing before you forget, checking the site frequently, following the social networking sites, and subscribing to the newsletters.

The Sale Is Going on Right Now

Clip Studio Paint is offering up to 60% off.
They are also running a campaign at the same time to get the next version, 3.0, when you purchase Ver. 2.0 now!

Not only one-time purchases are discounted but also monthly plans are discounted on the sale, so you can choose the plan that best suits your needs.
A Wacom One giveaway is also being held, so if you are interested, please check the official website.

The sale ends on November 28th, 8:00 am UTC.

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Occasionally Parallels will have sales, but if you would like to be notified by email rather than checking the website every day, you can subscribe to the newsletter.

How to Register for Email Notifications

First, open Parallels homepage.

Parallels Website

Click “Sign in” on the top right corner.

If you do not have an account, click “I am a new user” to create a new account.

If you already have an account, simply type in your email and password to sign in.

Upon logging in you will see this screen. Click on “Change My Account Settings” in the bottom right corner.

Here, you will be able to view your user information.
Click the “Notifications” heading in the top right.

On this page you are able to change your email notification settings.
To receive special offer notifications, click the check box for “New Parallels products and special offers” and click “Apply” in the bottom right.

With this, you are now able to receive sales and special offer notifications from Parallels.
When you no longer need notifications, just click the check box again to remove it from the notification settings.

Clip Studio Paint is currently having a holiday sale.

CLIP STUDIO PAINT products are discounted by up to 40% off.

Go to Sale Page

The next sale will be in the spring, so if you want to do some painting during the winter or New Year’s holidays, this might be a good time to get a copy.

Also on sale are upgrade plans for those who have previously purchased CLIP STUDIO one-time purchase, Ver. 3.0 is scheduled to come out in March 2024, but don’t wait until then! If you want to use Ver. 2.0 functions to draw pictures during the winter, you can save money with this sale.

If you check the detailed description of Ver. 3.0 and compare it with Ver. 2.0 to see if there are any features you want to use, you may be able to decide whether you should buy now or wait.

For more information on when to buy CLIP STUDIO PAINT and when sales are available, please refer to the following article.

2024-06-13When is the best time to buy CLIP STUDIO PAINT? About the Seasonal Sale and The Discount Information throughout the year

You can find more information about the latest version in the “News” section of the CLIP STUDIO PAINT top page.
You can also subscribe to the mailing list to receive CLIP STUDIO PAINT sales and updates!

Wondershare Black Friday Sale is on

Wondershare’s official website is currently having a Black Friday sale.
Various software is on sale, including the popular video editing software Filmora.

Discounted Products List

The Black Friday sale page has 20 discounted products, some for up to 79% off.
If you are interested in Wondershare software and have been waiting for the sale, check it out.

Wondershare Black Friday Sale

Is there a way to use Windows on a Mac?

Have you ever used a Mac computer and thought, “I want to use Windows! But I can’t afford to buy another computer…”
In such a case, there is another option you can consider.

As some of you may know, you can run Windows software on your Mac by using software called Parallels Desktop.

What is Parallels Desktop?

Parallels Desktop software allows you to run other operating systems such as Windows and Ubuntu on your Mac.

You can use software that you want to use on other OS such as Windows on your MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and other Mac computers.
(If you are using an Intel Mac, there is another method called Boot Camp, but we will explain the difference later.)

You can use Windows on your Mac!

We have told you that Parallels Desktop will allow you to use Windows and other OS software on your Mac, but you may be wondering, “How is that possible?”

The simple explanation of how Parallels Desktop works is that it creates a virtual machine on the physical hardware of your Mac and runs a different operating system such as Windows in that virtual environment.

It sounds difficult, but after installation, you will be able to use it by following the instructions, and you will feel comfortable once you start using it.

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You can use Windows and Mac at the same time

As I mentioned earlier, if you are using an Intel Mac, you can also use Windows on your Mac by using Boot Camp.

So what’s the difference between Parallels Desktop and Boot Camp? The answer is the difference in switching between Windows and Mac.

When switching to Windows with Boot Camp, you have to shut down once and select the OS when you reboot.
In contrast, Parallels runs Windows on a Mac, so you can open and go back and forth between Windows and Mac systems at the same time, for example by dragging and dropping from a Windows folder to Mac software.

Recommended for people like this!

If you have found this article, probably already have a specific purpose for using Windows on a Mac, but we would like to explain what kind of people we can recommend it to, just in case.

Mac owners who need to use Windows for work

If you use highly specialized software at work, such as accounting software or Auto CAD, it may not be compatible with the Mac you use at home, and you can only use it on Windows at work. Do you have such a situation?

It’s a bit difficult to get another computer just in case you want to do a quick check after you get home, isn’t it?
If you have Parallels installed, you may be able to do the work you need to do from home.

Someone who wants to use Windows-only software or gadgets

As I mentioned earlier, in addition to highly specialized software used at work, there are also many devices and software that are only compatible with Windows, such as VR-related devices and software.

Since switching from Windows to Mac, I myself have experienced that some software that I could use before is not compatible with Mac, or that popular software itself is compatible with Mac, but the plug-ins that I want to use with that software are not compatible.

In other cases, controllers and capture cards that worked on Windows are not supported, and it is no longer usable.

In such cases, the cost of installing Parallels may be less than the cost of replacing all the equipment you want to use with Mac-compatible ones.

Those who want to play Windows-only games

Many people who want to use Windows on a Mac are someone who wants to play games that are only compatible with Windows, such as Steam.

For example, VR Chat is one of them.
If you go to the official website and check Steam, you will see only a download button for Windows.

If you want to play a game like this that is only supported on Windows, Parallels may make it possible.

(It is recommended to check the environment of your device first to see if the specifications required by the game exceed those of the computer specks itself.)

Those who want to organize a test environment for development

Parallels can also be used conveniently for software development.
You can put different OS into the virtual environment created by Parallels and test how the software you are developing works on each OS, so you can easily consolidate the work that tends to become complicated during development and testing on your Mac.

There is a 14-day free trial if you are unsure if it’s for you

Parallels Desktop offers a 14-day free trial.
If you are not sure if Parallels Desktop is right for your environment, we recommend that you try the trial version to see if the software and equipment you want to use will work properly.

To officially run the software, you will need to purchase a Windows license separately from Microsoft.
(In my case, even before purchasing Windows, I was able to confirm with the free version that Windows was installed on the Mac and could be opened actually and that the equipment I wanted to use was recognized by the Windows system.)

Also, since there is a money-back guarantee within 30 days even after purchase, you can try it first and then think about whether you want to introduce it.

We hope this article will be helpful for someone who had trouble with Windows software not working on your Mac.

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Luminar is an image editing software that includes many AI features.
For those who want to use the features but want to keep the cost as low as possible, here is a list of the latest coupon codes and sale deals.

Luminar Latest Coupon Code

Register your email to get the coupon code

When you open Luminar’s purchase page, sometimes you will see a popup where you can get a special discount promotion code if you register your email.



You will get the same 10% discount as our exclusive coupon code, so if you want to get sales and updates via email and also get a coupon, try it.

Latest Sale Information

Luminar’s official website is currently offering a summer sale.

In addition to the huge discount of up to 81% off the usual price, there is also a coupon for an additional 20% off, so you can buy the product much cheaper than the regular price.

This may be a good time for those who have been wanting to try it but have been waiting until it was cheaper.

How to use the coupon code

You may have tried to purchase Luminar but did not know where to enter the coupon code, so we will show you how to apply the coupon code.

Select the product you want to purchase and choose “Buy Now,” and the payment method entry screen will appear.


Below where the total amount is displayed, you will see “Enter Promotional Code” and tap that text.

Then a box for entering a coupon code will appear, enter the coupon code you want to use and press “Apply”.

Here we have entered “saleinfo”, a coupon that gives 10% off exclusively for this site, and you can see that the coupon has been discounted by 10% from the amount you just paid.

Once you confirm that the coupon has been applied, you can purchase Luminar at the discounted price by entering the payment method and making your payment as usual.

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Rebelle is a software that allows you to enjoy the feeling of drawing with real art materials.
Rebelle is on sale a few times a year, but we don’t see big discounts.

But this time with the new version of Rebelle 7 coming out on December 14, Rebelle is currently on huge discount.

Rebelle 7 and Rebelle 7 Pro are 80% off Now!

Here is the sale price at 80% off during the pre-order sale.

This is one of the few times in a year’s sales that you will see a price drop this much, so if you have been thinking about getting a Rebelle and can wait a little longer for the new version release (Dec 14th), or if you have a previous version and are thinking about buying a replacement, check it out.

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How to Change Currency for Payment

I myself decided to buy it during the sale period but I found it was a little confusing to me how to purchase in other than US dollars so I would like to add details on how I did that.

Go to escapemotions.com and go to the top or the sale banner to view the prior sale.

Selectt “PRE-ORDER NOW”.

The items you wish to purchase are displayed in English and U.S. dollars, so click “Add to Cart” to add the items to your cart.

The button will change to “In Cart” and select “View Cart & Checkout” which will appear above.

The country is shown in the upper right corner, press there.

If you change the country/region from the list, the price displayed in the cart will also change to the currency of that country. If you want to change the language, click “Select Language” on the right.

If you continue with the purchase procedure, you will be able to purchase in your local currency.

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