Free tool

Reel storyboard
generator.

Go from a one-line idea to a shot-by-shot plan for Instagram Reels, TikTok or YouTube Shorts. No sign-up needed.

Your shot list will appear here: a hook, the middle, and a closing call to action, each with a camera angle and timing.

From idea to shot list in three steps

Describe your idea

Say what the Reel is about, pick a style, a platform and a length.

Shape the shot list

Get a hook-to-call-to-action storyboard with framing and timing for every shot. Edit anything.

Take it further

Copy it as text, or save it to StillToReel to sketch, preview as an animatic and share for feedback.

Questions about the generator

Is the Reel storyboard generator free?

Yes. Generating, editing and copying a storyboard is free and needs no account. You only sign up if you want to save it as a reel in StillToReel.

How many shots should a Reel have?

It depends on the length. As a guide, a 15 second Reel works well with about 4 shots, 30 seconds with about 6, and 60 seconds with 8 or so. The generator picks the beats that matter most for the runtime you choose.

What makes a good hook for a Reel or TikTok?

Start on the most interesting moment within the first second or two, and put the payoff in a few words on screen. Viewers decide almost immediately whether to keep watching, so the hook should never be a slow introduction.

Can I change the generated storyboard?

Absolutely. Rename shots, rewrite descriptions, change durations, remove shots or add your own. Treat the result as a first draft that already has the structure in place.

What happens when I save to StillToReel?

Your storyboard becomes a reel in your workspace, with every shot, note and duration in place. From there you can add sketches or reference images, play it as an animatic and share a review link.

Does it use AI?

No. The generator builds the shot list from proven short-form structures, so the same idea always gives the same storyboard and nothing is sent anywhere until you choose to save it.

Ready to give your story a frame?

Start creating