Boords

Boords is an AI-enhanced online storyboard and animatic tool that lets teams generate scripts, visuals, and full storyboards — collaborate in real time, manage versions, and export to multiple formats.
Pricing Model: Free + Paid
https://boords.com/
Release Date: 02/12/2015

Boords Features:

  • AI-powered script-to-storyboard generation from simple prompts or scripts
  • AI image generator for creating visuals and scenes without drawing skills
  • Character editor to create and reuse consistent characters across frames
  • Drag-and-drop interface with automatic frame numbering and easy editing
  • Version control and ability to manage multiple storyboard iterations
  • Real-time collaboration with team editing, guest comments, and review tools
  • Export in multiple formats (PDF, PNG, MP4 animatics, After Effects, etc.) for client delivery or production handoff
  • Password-protected sharing links and secure client viewing access
  • Project and folder organization for managing multiple clients or video projects
  • Animatic functionality including basic camera moves (pan/zoom/tilt), aspect-ratio options, and timeline export for production use

Boords Description:

Boords is an all-in-one online storyboard and animatic platform designed to streamline the pre-production workflow for filmmakers, animators, creative agencies, content creators, and video producers. By integrating AI-driven tools with an intuitive interface, Boords enables users to turn ideas — whether in the form of a brief prompt, outline, or script — into full visual storyboards quickly, even without drawing skills. The platform supports the creation of scenes, characters, and visuals through its AI image generator and character editor, which ensures consistent characters and style across frames.

Its drag-and-drop storyboard builder simplifies layout and scene arrangement, while automatic frame numbering and grouping remove manual hassle, letting creators focus on storytelling rather than formatting. Boords also handles collaboration and project management: team members can comment, approve, and edit in real time; different versions can be tracked; and password-protected links allow clients to view, comment or sign off on work without needing full access. Projects can be organized by client or by campaign, making it easier for agencies or video production teams to manage multiple workflows concurrently.

When it’s time to deliver or move into production, Boords supports exports in various formats — from PDF for client reviews to PNGs, MP4 animatics, or exports ready for editing in software like After Effects. Animatic tools including camera movement overlays and multiple aspect ratios help creators preview motion, timing, and framing. For many studios, this removes the need for complex drawing software or manual drawing, and accelerates the pre-production process substantially.

Because Boords combines script generation, AI visuals, collaboration, version control, and flexible exports, it is especially valuable for creative teams working on commercials, animations, branded content, tutorials, social videos, or any project where planning and visualization matter. Whether you are a solo creator, small team, or full video production agency, Boords offers a scalable, efficient, and visual-first way to plan, storyboard, and deliver video content.

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