How to turn a script into a storyboard with AI
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LazyKiwi Comic Studio turns a scene or short script of up to 1,000 words into storyboard pages: pick the Cinematic format and a 16:9 frame, and each page gets two to four shots tagged wide, medium or close-up, with the same characters throughout and the dialogue lettered in. The breakdown and shot list are free; each character sheet and each drawn page costs 13 credits (17 in HD), and pages export as a ZIP of images or a PDF.
Specifications
| Input | A scene, script or outline: 120–1,000 words (240–2,000 characters in Chinese, Japanese or Korean) |
|---|---|
| Length | Usually 3–10 pages per chapter (at most 12) |
| Resolution | Standard 1K or HD 2K; frames 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4 or 9:16 |
| File formats | Export: ZIP of page images or a PDF |
| Credits | Free breakdown and shot list; 13 credits per character sheet or page (17 in HD) |
| Free allowance | New-account credits cover a character sheet and two pages at Standard |
| Watermark | Exports from accounts that have never paid carry a small “Made with LazyKiwi” mark |
How to use it
- 1
Start a project
Open Comic Studio with the Cinematic format preselected.
- 2
Set the frame and style
Pick 16:9 and an art style — graphic novel, noir ink or an anime style suit storyboards.
- 3
Paste the scene
Up to 1,000 words. Include who is in the scene and what they say; dialogue lines become balloons.
- 4
Check the characters
Comic Studio lists the cast and draws a reference sheet for each one (13 credits each), so they stay the same frame to frame.
- 5
Review the shot list and draw
Each page shows its scene, shot sizes, dialogue and sound effects. Edit what you like, then draw one page or Generate all.
What a storyboard page looks like
A Cinematic page is one image holding two to four overlapping, full-bleed shots read left to right — for example a wide shot of the room, a close-up of the speaker and an insert of a prop. It is a storyboard sheet rather than one image per shot. For a single shot per frame, use the Picture book format: one full illustration per page with a caption.
What it costs
| Board | Character sheets | Pages | Credits (Standard) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short scene | 2 | 4 | 78 |
| Full scene | 3 | 8 | 143 |
Breakdown, shot list and continuity check are free. HD pages cost 17 credits each. Failed images are refunded.
Tips
- Write in screenplay order: scene heading, action, then dialogue. Each beat becomes a shot.
- Fix a drawn page with one sentence (Refine) instead of redrawing it.
- Mostly visual scenes with little dialogue make clearer boards; long speeches crowd the frame.
FAQ
Do I need to be able to draw?
No. You write the scene in words; the studio plans the shots and draws every page with the same characters.
Is the storyboard free?
The breakdown and shot list are free. Drawing costs 13 credits per character sheet and per page.
Can I export for my team?
Yes: a ZIP of page images or a PDF of the whole board.
Can I use it for a vertical ad or short?
Yes. Pick the 9:16 frame in the style step.