To merge pages in Clip Studio Paint, you can combine them to form a spread using the Page Manager and the Story menu. This process links two individual pages together so they are displayed and treated as a single unit, ideal for showing facing pages side-by-side in a comic or manga.
Combining Pages as a Spread
Combining pages into a spread is a straightforward process within Clip Studio Paint's comic/manga project structure. This action doesn't literally merge the content of two pages onto one, but rather links them side-by-side for viewing and export purposes.
Here are the steps based on the application's functionality:
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Open the Page Manager
Navigate to the window that displays all the pages in your story file. This is typically called the
[Page Manager]window. You can usually access this through the[Story]menu. -
Select the Pages to Combine
In the
[Page Manager]window, select the two individual pages you want to combine into a spread. You'll likely need to select pages that are adjacent or logically belong together as a spread (e.g., a left page and a right page). -
Use the Combine Pages Command
With the desired pages selected, go to the main menu bar.
- Select the [Story] menu.
- From the dropdown options, choose [Combine Pages].
As per the reference: Select the pages to be combined in the [Page Manager] window. Select [Story] menu → [Combine Pages] to combine the pages as a spread.
Once this command is executed, the two selected pages will be linked and displayed together as a single spread in the [Page Manager] and when viewing your story.
What is a Spread?
In comic and manga creation, a "spread" refers to two facing pages treated as a single canvas. Combining pages into a spread is essential for:
- Visualizing how your artwork flows across two pages.
- Creating single illustrations or panels that span both pages.
- Exporting your work in formats suitable for print or digital viewing that includes spreads.
Combining pages using the [Combine Pages] function specifically facilitates this layout type within your Clip Studio Paint story file.
