Layer > Combine copies of displayed layer (Merges all visible layers into a separate layer, aka PS’s monster shortcut of Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E) Layer > Merge with layer below / Combine selected layer (these two are different, and unlike in PS where Ctrl+E works for both, it is separate for CSP) Settings I recommend checking, mostly because these are what I personally care about:Įdit > Convert brightness to opacity (converts degrees of white to degrees of transparency, useful for things like lineart) I hope this helps people who feel somewhat lost when they open the program for the first time >sub colour switching), specific tools (even custom brushes) and auto actions. * There’s a note at the end of this post with a download link to my layout and hotkey settings, plus instructions on how to enable it. In my case, I wanted something more similar to SAI to make the software transition smoother (old habits die hard I guess). On the bright side, CSP is incredibly flexible with its settings and there are many ways to adapt it to suit what you’re accustomed to. I can see why and I have to admit the default layout looks a little overwhelming in the beginning. Unfortunately I feel like the UI deters some people from using it (including my friends…). It has the smoothness and blending of SAI, a really good brush system and some of Photoshop’s capabilities without the heaviness of the software. I’ve been using Clip Studio Paint (aka Manga Studio 5) for the last 2 years and I really cannot recommend it enough.

Manga studio 5.0