Welcome to StoryFolder
StoryFolder turns any video into an editable storyboard in seconds. Drop in a film, an ad, or your latest YouTube reference — StoryFolder detects every unique shot, lays them out on an interactive canvas, and gives you a powerful place to take notes, organize ideas, and share what you find.
What can I do with StoryFolder?
- Reverse-engineer a video. Convert any clip into a shot-by-shot storyboard so you can study its pacing, framing, and structure.
- Take notes on every shot. Capture takeaways, cinematography decisions, dialogue, sound design — anything that matters to you.
- Customize your workflow. Build your own note fields for cinematography, marketing analysis, lighting reviews, screenwriting prep, or anything in between.
- Share with one click. Publish a beautiful link to your storyboard for clients, teammates, or your own future reference.
- Export your way. Generate PDFs, image sets, shot list spreadsheets, video clips, and more.
Who is StoryFolder for?
StoryFolder is designed for anyone who works closely with video:
- Filmmakers and directors studying the craft.
- Video marketers and creative directors deconstructing ads.
- Production studios planning their next shoot.
- Editors building reference boards.
- Students learning cinematography and storytelling.
How does it work?
- You import a video. Paste a YouTube or Vimeo link, or drop in a file from your computer.
- StoryFolder breaks it into shots. An AI-powered shot detector finds every cut and lays each shot on the canvas as a thumbnail.
- You take notes. Click any shot to add structured notes — using the default fields or your own.
- You share or export. Publish a link, generate a PDF, download a CSV. Your call.
The desktop app runs locally — your videos never have to leave your computer unless you choose to share them.
Where should I go next?
- New here? Start with Create your account.
- Already signed up? Jump to Install the app.
- Curious about pricing first? See Compare plans.
Tip: Most people get their first storyboard done in under five minutes. If you'd rather see it before you sign up, watch the intro video on the StoryFolder homepage.