Free Software for Storyboarding
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StudioBinder's free software for storyboarding is built for filmmakers, animators, and creative teams.
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Free Storyboarding Software
Create your storyboards while managing your production
With StudioBinder, you get more than just a free storyboard app. You get tools to script, schedule, organize, and build your entire storyboard in one production-friendly space.
Script to Storyboard
Build storyboards directly from your script
Upload a script and StudioBinder instantly generates storyboard panels. Free software for storyboarding should enhance your creative process without slowing you down.
Shot Tagging
Label shots from your screenplay
Add tags like angle, movement, or lens to each frame. Storyboarding software free from clutter makes it easier to find, organize, and present every shot with clarity.
Add Tech Specs
Change your display options
Define each shot’s key specifications. Whether you’re planning a video ad or an animated short, the best free storyboard software should let you go beyond visuals.
Image Editor
Upload images to annotate
Upload hand-drawn images or stills, then use StudioBinder’s tools to edit them. This free software for storyboarding lets you adjust visuals fast without external design tools.
Storyboard Groups
Group scenes in your online storyboard
Keep your project structured as you make a storyboard online. Group frames by location or shoot day so your boards stay easy to follow during production.
Collaborate
Make storyboards with your team
Invite teammates to collaborate on your storyboard online. Add comments, suggest edits, and stay updated across every stage of the creative process.
Customization
Format your PDF layout
Change layout spacing, add headers and covers, apply branding, and export your storyboard as a polished PDF. StudioBinder’s online storyboard creator gives you full presentation control.
Sharing
Share online storyboards
Once your storyboard is ready, you can share it instantly. Send a live link or export a PDF to keep your team, client, or production crew aligned.
Explore Features
More storyboard features
Aspect Ratios
Choose an aspect ratio that best suits your project.
Column Layouts
Adjust how many columns your storyboard will have.
Image Library
Reuse storyboard panels from previous projects.
Shot Numbering
Choose between digits, letters, or a custom shot numbering.
Storyboard Archive
Archive old storyboards to keep an accessible history.
Color-Code Shots
Label or call out specialty shots with colors.
Storyboard Sample
See it for yourself
Demo StudioBinder’s storyboard creator and explore a sample storyboard template.
Film Storyboard Example
Animation Storyboard Example
TV Commercial Storyboard
Music Video Storyboard
What are the 8 steps in storyboarding?
Open StudioBinder on your browser.
Click on the Storyboards tab on the project homepage.
Choose to either import a script or create a storyboard manually.
Name the storyboard, set the aspect ratio, and select the number of frames.
Add an image to each frame from the Media Library or upload new images.
Edit your images with a suite of tools, including filters, text, and arrows.
Enter details, including the scene number, description, and notes.
Create a custom PDF, send a view-only link, or invite collaborators for feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered
StudioBinder is free to use. StudioBinder is and will forever be free to access and use, whether you are on a Free, Teams, Education, or Enterprise account. However, there are additional features or content you get access to with paid subscriptions.
For screenwriters, having direct access between the script and storyboard can be beneficial. The images can influence the writing just as much as the writing does for the images.
Directors can also benefit from the seamless transition between script and storyboard, which is why StudioBinder has this feature built in.
This is completely up to you. The more frames, the more detailed your storyboard will be. Storyboard templates tend to have anywhere between 4 and 12 frames per page, depending on how large and detailed you want each image to be.
The paper you use for storyboarding should be blank and not lined because those extra lines will confuse or interrupt the images. The paper should also be relatively sturdy because there's a lot of wear from drawing, erasing, and handling. So, the simple answer is your standard variety printer paper.
The best tool for storyboarding should be software that understands the nuances of the process and how storyboarding fits into the overall pre-production process. StudioBinder has elevated the storyboard game as well as integrated it with other features like the script, breakdowns, mood boards, shot lists, shooting schedule, call sheets, and more.
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