Free Storyboard Software
Visualize the perfect shot
StudioBinder’s free storyboard software gives filmmakers, animators, and creatives a powerful way to visualize scripts and plan scenes in video projects.
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Free Storyboard Software
Plan your pre-production in one place
From scriptwriting to shot listing, StudioBinder combines all the tools you need to manage your workflow.
Script to Storyboard
Generate storyboards lightning fast
Upload your screenplay in FDX, Fountain, or PDF format, and StudioBinder will sync each scene to a storyboard panel. It's one of the easiest ways to start storyboarding free without repetitive setup.
Shot Tagger
Label shots from your script
Quickly tag scenes with shot types, gear notes, or framing cues. Most free storyboard programs don’t offer this level of flexibility, but StudioBinder makes visual organization part of the creative process.
Shot Specs
Customize the layout
Each frame in your storyboard can include lens info, camera movement, aspect ratio, and production notes. It’s a streamlined way to prep your visuals with professional-level detail.
Image Editor
Built-in image editing tools with arrows
Add sketches or reference stills, then enhance with arrows, color adjustments, and text overlays. Whether you're building storyboards for animation or live action, our free storyboard software gives you creative flexibility.
Storyboard Groups
Group storyboards you way
Stay on top of your structure by grouping scenes however you like. This helps keep your boards clean & easy to follow, especially for larger projects with multiple locations.
Collaborate
Collab with your team
Add collaborators to your storyboard project and keep everything in sync. Assign tasks, comment on shots, or upload frames—perfect for teams working remotely or across departments.
Customization
Customize the PDF layout
Before exporting, fine-tune your storyboard layout. Choose color settings, padding, covers, and even add password protection. StudioBinder is free storyboard software with professional export tools.
Sharing
Share PDFs or live links instantly
Distribute your storyboard as a live preview link or polished PDF. Whether you're working with clients, studios, or crew, sharing your work is simple and secure.
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 Samples
See it in action
Check out a sample storyboard made using StudioBinder.
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
Storyboard software is designed to help you generate storyboards for a visual project, including films, videos, commercials, music videos, and more. Programs like StudioBinder allow you to upload images, arrange them as you like, edit the images, add text and annotations, and share with the entire team.
Storyboard Artists use a variety of storyboard programs, including some that allow you to draw directly within the app. In other cases, the Storyboard Artist might prefer the old-fashioned method of pen and paper storyboarding. Then, they could can and upload these images into a storyboard program like StudioBinder to arrange, edit, and add notes and descriptions for a final shareable digital version.
Most AI image generators can produce 3D-style images that you can use for your storyboard, including Midjourney, Sora, and more.
Yes, film storyboard software like StudioBinder is built with the filmmaker in mind and is just one step in the pre-production process. With built-in shot specs, filmmakers can design and refine their ideal storyboard.
Professional storyboards include high-caliber drawings or 3D images that clearly illustrate the shots, including arrows, text, descriptions, and notes.
There are two primary methods for creating a storyboard: digitally or manually. Some people have strong preferences for their chosen method, but at the end of the day, the finished product should be useful to you and your team. Here is a quick set of instructions for making a storyboard that works for either option.
- Start with a blank template
- Add your images and arrange them in story order
- Insert notes and descriptions for each shot
- Annotate with text and arrows for an extra layer of clarity
The squares on a storyboard are either called panels or frames.
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Write
Industry-standard scriptwriting software and note taking.
Breakdown
Identify all the pre-production details you need to know
Visualize
Visualize the script to get everyone on the same page
Plan
Collaborate with department heads as you prepare for production
Task Boards
Team collaboration
Media Library
Share docs & media
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