Live2D Cubism Manual

Live2D Cubism Editor is a 2D modeling tool that creates three-dimensional expressions from illustrations.
This manual will show you how to operate each function, including related products.

For a detailed product introduction, please refer to the official Cubism website.

For first time users

Here are some pages recommended for first-time users.

(1) “Launch Cubism Editor” to install Live2D Cubism Editor
　There are two versions: “trial version” that allows users to try paid functions for a limited time and “FREE version” with limited functions.
(2) “Live2D by diagrams” to understand how Live2D works
(3) “Basic Tutorial” to learn specific production processes
(4) “Sample data collection” for modeling reference

Manual list

Thorough explanation of new functions! What’s New (Release history)	Let’s install it! Launch Cubism Editor	Let’s learn the structure of the model! Live2D sample data collection
Check for updates! Update history	Let’s learn the procedure for separating materials! About Material Separation	Let’s try modeling! Modeling (import PSDs)
Let’s sway model parts with physics! Physics settings	Let’s create animations! Animation (Model loading and placement)	Export models and videos! Export (Image and video export)
Let’s simulate the motion! Cubism Viewer	Let’s try semi-automatic and easy material separation! Material Separation Photoshop Plugin	Let’s load files into Adobe After Effects! AE plug-in

You can also download the latest Cubism Editor here.

Related websites

Notes on using Cubism Editor

CMO3, CAN3, and CMP3 files are backward compatible.
Please note the following points, as older files can be used with newer versions, but the reverse is not supported.

Model files, animation files, and part files created or saved with a newer version of the Editor may not open properly with older versions of the Editor and may become corrupted. When you edit data created with a newer version of the Editor with an older version of the Editor, you do so at your own risk.