This tells SAI to save all your settings (brushes, swatches, preferences) inside a local folder called "UserSettings" on the USB drive, rather than on the host computer.
If you download a "pre-packaged portable version" from a random forum or file-sharing site, you are likely using a cracked, pirated copy . Portable versions strip away the license verification process. Using these is software piracy. paint tool sai 2 portable
As of the 2024-2025 updates, SYSTEMAX has not released an official "Portable" installer. The developers remain focused on perfecting the drawing engine and adding animation support (currently in beta). However, they are aware of the portable community and have designed SAI 2 to be "registry-light," which naturally lends itself to portability. This tells SAI to save all your settings
This is the biggest selling point. Your brush textures, stabilizer settings, swatches, and even your custom UI layout are saved inside the portable folder. Move the folder to a new PC, and it feels exactly like your SAI. Using these is software piracy