You can easily drag and drop an image directly into Clip Studio Paint.
Dragging an image into Clip Studio Paint is a quick way to import graphics onto your canvas or into your project. The most direct method involves using your file explorer (like Windows Explorer or macOS Finder) to pick up an image file and drop it into the Clip Studio Paint window.
Method: Drag and Drop to the Layer Palette
Based on the provided information, a specific target for dragging within Clip Studio Paint is the Layer palette.
- Locate the Image File: Open your file explorer and find the image file you want to import.
- Click and Hold: Click and hold down the mouse button on the image file.
- Drag: While holding the button, drag the image file towards your Clip Studio Paint window.
- Drop onto the Layer Palette: Move the cursor over the [Layer] palette within Clip Studio Paint. Release the mouse button to drop the image file. The image will be imported as a new layer.
- Tip: Dragging directly onto the canvas area might also work depending on your version and settings, but dropping onto the Layer palette is a reliable method mentioned in the reference.
Alternative Import Method
Besides dragging and dropping, you can also import images using the application's menu system. This method is useful if you prefer navigating through menus or need to browse your file system specifically from within Clip Studio Paint.
- Select the [File] menu: Go to the top menu bar in Clip Studio Paint and click on "File".
- Choose [Import]: From the File dropdown menu, select "Import".
- Select [Image]: From the Import submenu, choose "Image".
- Open Dialog Box: A file explorer window ([Open] dialog box) will appear. Navigate to the location of your image file.
- Select Image: Click on the image file you want to import to select it.
- Click [Open]: Click the "Open" button in the dialog box. The image will be imported into your current project.
Both methods allow you to bring external image files into your Clip Studio Paint artwork, giving you flexibility in how you integrate different elements into your creation.
