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We've just launched two powerful enhancements to our PDF export options that give you more control over your storyboard presentations.
🖼️ Adjustable Image Size in PDFs
You can now fine-tune the size of your storyboard images in exported PDFs using the new "Image size" percentage slider (shown in the export dialog above). This gives you the perfect balance between visuals and text, especially when space is at a premium.
How it helps you:
- Fit more frames on a single page for comprehensive client presentations
- Allocate more space for detailed notes and directions when needed
- Create the ideal layout for different project phases and audiences
- Save time by avoiding manual image resizing in other applications
✏️ White Placeholders for Empty Frames
Need to add hand-drawn elements to your storyboards? We've added a new "Use placeholder for empty frames" option (visible in the Frame settings section of the export dialog) to export empty frames as clean white spaces, perfect for printing and manual sketching.
How it helps you:
- Print storyboards with placeholder frames for hand-drawing or annotation
- Maintain consistent frame numbering and layout while working with partial storyboards
- Create hybrid digital/traditional storyboarding workflows
- Provide clients with partially completed storyboards for collaborative ideation
How to use these features:
- Click "Export" and select "PDF"
- Adjust the "Image size" percentage to your desired size
- Toggle on "Use placeholder for empty frames" if needed
- Preview the changes in real-time before downloading
These features are now available on all plans.
Before, navigating back to a project on long storyboards meant scrolling back to the top of the page.
Now, we've added a sticky breadcrumb to the toolbar so you can:
- See which storyboard (and version) you're working on at a glance
- Quickly navigate back to parent projects
We're thrilled to announce our new Script Import feature that transforms how you start your storyboarding process. Now, you can instantly convert your scripts and creative outlines into professional storyboards with just a few clicks.
- Save hours of pre-production timeby importing your existing scripts directly into Boords
- Maintain creative controlwith frame-by-frame accuracy that preserves your original script
- Start anywhere in your workflow— from approved client scripts to rough creative outlines
Key Features
- Upload existing scriptsin PDF, Word, or text format (up to 10MB)
- Paste your script or outlinedirectly into Boords (up to 10,000 characters)
- Customize your storyboardwith special instructions for style and format
- Choose your visual stylewith multiple image generation options
- Process securelywith encrypted handling and no data retention
How To Import Your Script
- Click "New Storyboard" from your dashboard
- Select the "Import Script" option
- Either upload your file or paste your text
- Add any special instructions and select image style (optional)
- Click "Create Storyboard"
Perfect For:
- Ad Agencies: Turn approved scripts into presentation-ready storyboards for client review
- Video Production Teams: Convert professional scripts into production-ready storyboards
- Freelancers: Quickly visualize concepts from outlines before pitching clients
Script Import is available on all AI-enabled plans now. Log in and create a new storyboard to get started with Script Import. Try it today →
The new Comment Annotations tool is here to transform the way you provide feedback on storyboards!
Gone are the days of cumbersome, error-prone feedback. With Comment Annotations, you can now add visual markers directly to your frames, making your feedback precise and clear.
How It Works:
- Click the annotation icon in the comment field.
- Add lines and arrows to highlight exactly where changes are needed.
- Attach your written comments to these visual cues.
Ideal for creative teams and client feedback, this tool ensures everyone is on the same page—literally!
The Comment Annotations tool is now available for all Boords paid plan subscribers. Sign in and try it out today!
Speed up your storyboard creation and maintain consistency across projects with our new Templates feature. Set up your preferred configurations once and reuse them across your team's projects.
What's New
- Create custom templates with your preferred settings
- Set default templates for projects
- Standardize frame counts and aspect ratios
- Configure sharing and collaboration settings
- Add custom text fields for specific project needs
How It Works
- Access Templates from your team dropdown menu
- Create templates with your preferred settings
- Assign templates to projects
- Start new storyboards with pre-configured settings
Available now for all Workflow and Business plan users.
Learn more in our Help Center Article →
Present your storyboards with precision. Our new zoom feature lets you focus on the details that matter during client reviews.
What's New
- Adjustable zoom control in presentation mode
- Crystal-clear image quality at any zoom level
- Smooth, responsive zooming experience
How It Works
Use the zoom slider while in presentation mode to adjust your view. Images are automatically optimised to maintain quality - no pixelation, no blur, just clean, professional presentations.
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Add Images to Comments
Share visual feedback faster than ever! You can now attach images directly to your comments in Boords, making creative feedback crystal clear - with real-time updates across all views.
What's New
- Attach reference images to any comment
- Images appear instantly for all collaborators
- Real-time sync between editing and presentation views
- Available on all plans with commenting enabled
How to Use
- Click the comment icon on any frame
- Use the image upload button to add your visual reference
- Add your text feedback
- Send - your team sees both text and visuals instantly in real-time
Perfect for sharing mood boards, highlighting specific details, or providing visual examples of the changes you need. Try it today!
Ever wanted to quickly iterate on storyboard elements without starting from scratch? Magic Fill is here to supercharge your pre-production workflow. This powerful new AI feature lets you selectively modify any part of your storyboards while maintaining perfect visual consistency.
What's New?
- Selective Image Editing: Simply draw over any area you want to change and describe what you'd like to see
- Style-Matched Results: AI-powered generation maintains your storyboard's visual style and composition
- Real-Time Preview: Review changes before committing them, with no impact on your AI credits until you're happy
- Works with Everything: Compatible with both uploaded images and AI-generated frames
- Non-Destructive Editing: Your original images stay intact until you choose to apply changes
How to Use Magic Fill
- Open any storyboard frame in the editor
- Click the new Magic Fill tab
- Draw over the area you want to modify
- Describe what you want to see (e.g., "a vintage wall clock showing 3:30")
- Preview the result and click "Insert" when satisfied
Pro Tips
- Be specific in your descriptions for best results
- Include style details to match your existing visuals
- Consider the composition when describing new elements
- Use the preview system to experiment with different approaches
Availability
Magic Fill is available now for all AI-enabled plans. Each successful insertion uses 1 image credit, with no charge for previews or discarded attempts.
We're excited to launch a new feature that streamlines your storyboarding workflow: Video to GIF import. Now, you can quickly transform video clips into animated GIF frames directly within your storyboard - no need to switch between tools or interrupt your creative flow.
What's New:
- Convert video sections into animated GIFs with a single click
- Import directly into any frame from the frame menu
- Perfect for reference footage, inspiration clips, or existing content
- Works seamlessly with our frame controls for easy management
- Available on all Boords plans
This update is all about keeping you in your creative zone. Whether you're referencing existing content, showcasing animation concepts, or building mood boards, you can now do it all without leaving Boords.
How to use it:
- Click the frame menu on any storyboard frame
- Select "Import from video"
- Choose your video and select the section you want to convert
- Your new animated GIF appears right in your frame
This is just one of several workflow improvements we're making to help creative teams work faster and more efficiently. Ready to try it? Open any storyboard and look for "Import from video" in your frame menu.
We've moved all your frame controls right where you need them - directly on each frame. No more hunting around at the top of your storyboard! Just click a frame to access edit, duplicate, status, and all other frame actions in a clean, contextual menu.
It's the same tools you know and love, just way more convenient.
Less clicking around, more storyboarding. Simple as that!
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