Vectors in Clip Studio Paint

In this section, we will start by learning about vectors, so don’t worry if you are new to the term. We will start with what they’re all about, and then you will try creating some vector art with our step-by-step tutorials.

Vector images are made from points, lines, and curves that are based on mathematical expressions. Because these images are defined by mathematical expressions instead of pixels, they can be scaled up or down infinitely without losing quality or becoming pixelated.

Vectors are most often used for logos, but they can be useful to create comics as well as illustrations. The lines can be adjusted without being redrawn, so if you have trouble confidently making lines for inking, then working with vectors may be a solution for you.

Some graphics software will only work with either vector or raster information. Clip Studio Paint can do both, even within the same image file. We can have one layer of the image filled...