Storyboarding Software

Scripts to storyboards

StudioBinder’s storyboarding software helps filmmakers and content creators turn ideas into clear, visual plans.

Storyboarding Software

Build and manage storyboard panels for your production

StudioBinder’s storyboard software lets you break down scenes, reorder frames, and stay production-ready from start to finish.

Storyboarding Software Build and Manage Storyboard Panels with Shot Creator StudioBinder
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Script to Storyboard

Convert scripts into polished storyboards

Import any script and StudioBinder automatically generates storyboard panels for each scene. This storyboarding software simplifies pre-production by keeping everything synced.

Storyboarding Software Tag Camera Shots and Movements from Script StudioBinder

Shot Tagger

Assign shot details instantly

Tag shots with lens types, movements, and camera angles. Our software for storyboarding helps you bridge the gap between story and cinematography.

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Shot Specs

Select your specs

Customize every panel with specific shot specs like aspect ratio, time of day, or equipment needed.

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Image Editor

Annotate images with a built-in editor

Upload sketches or images, then use the built-in image editor to crop, color correct, and add text or arrows. This makes the software ideal for film storyboard workflows.

Storyboarding Software Group Panels by Scene Location or Shoot Day StudioBinder

Storyboard Groups

Organize storyboards your way

Structure your storyboard by grouping frames however you work best. Whether it's by shoot day, department, location, or production phase. The flexibility helps storyboarding software work for teams of any size.

Collaborate

Collab on storyboards

Invite others to your project to add comments, upload images, and build storyboards together. This storyboard software supports updated teamwork from anywhere.

Storyboarding Software Export Custom PDF Storyboards with Watermarks and Branding StudioBinder

Customization

Create polished PDF exports

Tailor your storyboard PDFs by adjusting layout, adding headers or footers, and even applying watermarks. Custom export options make this one of the best storyboard software tools out there.

Sharing

Share your storyboards 

Whether you want feedback or need to send finalized versions, StudioBinder lets you share your storyboard online in a flash.

Explore Features

More storyboard features

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Aspect Ratios

Choose an aspect ratio that best suits your project.

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Column Layouts

Adjust how many columns your storyboard will have.

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Image Library

Reuse storyboard panels from previous projects.

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Shot Numbering

Choose between digits, letters, or a custom shot numbering.

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Storyboard Archive

Archive old storyboards to keep an accessible history.

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Color-Code Shots

Label or call out specialty shots with colors.

Storyboard Example

See it for yourself

See how filmmakers, ad agencies, and creatives use our free storyboarding software to prep for production.

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What are the 8 steps in storyboarding?

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Open StudioBinder on your browser.

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Click on the Storyboards tab on the project homepage.

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Choose to either import a script or create a storyboard manually.

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Name the storyboard, set the aspect ratio, and select the number of frames.

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Add an image to each frame from the Media Library or upload new images.

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Edit your images with a suite of tools, including filters, text, and arrows.

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Enter details, including the scene number, description, and notes.

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Create a custom PDF, send a view-only link, or invite collaborators for feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions, answered

What is storyboard software?

Storyboard software helps creators gather, organize, refine, and present their storyboards. In StudioBinder, for example, you can upload images, edit the images, add notes & descriptions, insert annotations like text and storyboard arrows. And then you have collaboration tools so that the team can provide feedback, get approvals, and create polished presentations for clients.

What is the best software for storyboarding?

The best storyboarding software actually understands the process and provides functionality that creators in any medium actually want and need. In StudioBinder, you have the power to create, collaborate, and share your work in a way that keeps the productivity flowing. 

What software do Storyboard Artists use?

Storyboard Artists have many tools at their disposal for creating the actual storyboard images, such as Adobe Illustrator. But when the images are created, they will often use a different software like StudioBinder to organize, annotate, and share their work with their collaborators.

Is there film storyboard software?

Yes, while some storyboarding software leans more towards animation, StudioBinder's storyboard creator is integrated with other features that facilitate the entire pre-production process, including screenwriting, shot listing, script breakdowns, call sheets, mood boards, and much more.

How do I make my own storyboard?

If you want to make your own storyboard, you can start with a blank piece of paper or a blank digital document and make a series of rectangles with lines for adding notes and descriptions. You can decide how many storyboard frames to include on a single page, which can be anything between 2 and 12.

Customers

Trusted by the Best

Modernizing production workflows at renowned studios worldwide.

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What else can StudioBinder do?

See all the ways we can improve your production workflow.

Write

Industry-standard scriptwriting software and note taking.




Plan

Collaborate with department heads as you prepare for production

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Task Boards

Team collaboration

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Media Library

Share docs & media


Shoot

Create, send, and track call sheets.


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