.CLIP File Extension

CLIP files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Clip Studio Paint Illustration

Clip Studio Paint saves images in CLIP files. These files have layers, text, brush strokes for illustrations and comics. Understanding CLIP helps navigate digital art. CLIP is Clip Studio Paint's form...

General Information

Title .CLIP File Extension
Extension .clip
Full Form Clip Studio Paint Illustration File
File Type Raster, Vector Graphics
Developer CELSYS
MIME Type application/x-celclip

File Function

Primary Function Store illustration
Additional Functions Contain layers, animation data
Features High resolution, Customizable brushes

File Characteristics

Quality High quality
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Digital Art Yes
Comics, Manga Yes
Animation Yes
Concept Art Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Licensed software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2011
Latest Version Clip Studio Paint 1.11.4 (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .tif, .png, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Clip Studio Paint Paid, Free trial Windows, macOS, iOS
Clip Studio Free Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chromebook

Type 2: Grand Theft Auto 5 Clip

A file with .clip extension contains controller input data for replaying a sequence from Grand Theft Auto 5 gameplay. The Rockstar editor references this data to replay sequences. The data is a record...

General Information

Title CLIP File Extension
Extension .clip
Full Form Grand Theft Auto 5 Clip File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Rockstar Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store gameplay
Additional Functions Replay, Editing
Features Recorded in-game, Replayable

File Characteristics

Quality High, In-game
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Within Rockstar Editor

Use Cases

Gameplay Recording Yes
Video Editing Yes
Sharing Clips Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2013
Latest Version Related to game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rpf, .ysc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Rockstar Editor Included with game Windows, PlayStation, Xbox
Grand Theft Auto V Purchase required Windows, PlayStation, Xbox