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Creative & Travel

Printable Storyboard Template

A storyboard template for films, animation, ads and vertical videos: numbered frames in the aspect ratio you shoot in, each with shot and duration fields and lines for action and dialogue. The frames are drawn as large as the page allows.

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What you can customize

  • Frames
  • Aspect ratio
  • Shot and duration fields
  • Caption lines

Works well in

All page sizes, from Passport to A4

Try it in another style

Start from a preset

  • Storyboard 16:9, 6 frames, US Letter The standard video storyboard with shot notes. Open in the maker →
  • Vertical video storyboard 9:16 Tall frames for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Open in the maker →
  • Widescreen film storyboard 2.39:1 Three wide frames per page with more caption lines. Open in the maker →
  • Thumbnail storyboard, 9 frames, A4 Quick 4:3 thumbnails without fields, for planning a sequence. Open in the maker →

What’s on the storyboard

  • A Scene line in the header.
  • Numbered frames in 16:9, 4:3, 9:16, 1:1 or 2.39:1, laid out to fill the page.
  • Shot and Duration fields next to each frame, which you can turn off.
  • 0 to 5 Caption lines per frame for action and dialogue.

Use one page per scene and number the frames continuously. Students can plan a school video, YouTubers a tutorial, and agencies an ad, all from the same template.

Printing it

  1. Choose a preset and Download PDF → Reading order.
  2. Print a stack and pin the pages on a wall in order to see the whole film at once.
  3. Print at 100% (Actual size); a light pencil sketch first, then ink, works best.

Free sample PDFs

Print at 100% (actual size). Made with the same engine as the maker, so the spacing is exact.

  • Storyboard 16:9, US Letter (1 page) PDF ↓
  • Storyboard 16:9, A4 (1 page) PDF ↓

Frequently asked questions

Which aspect ratio should I choose?

16:9 for YouTube, TV and most video, 9:16 for vertical phone video, 4:3 for classic animation and presentations, 1:1 for square social posts and 2.39:1 for widescreen film. Match the frame to how the final video will be seen.

What do I write in the shot and duration fields?

The shot type or number, such as WS, MS, CU or 3A, and how long the shot lasts in seconds. Below the frame, the caption lines hold the action, camera movement, dialogue or sound.

How many frames fit on a page?

Choose 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 9 Frames. Fewer frames are larger and easier to draw in; nine work well as thumbnails.

Can I storyboard without drawing skills?

Yes. Stick figures, arrows for movement and a box for the subject are enough. The point is to plan the shots and their order before you film.

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