# Boords — Full Documentation for AI Systems

> The sign-off layer for video preproduction. One tool for storyboards, animatics, and client sign-off.

## Company Overview

Boords is a web-based storyboarding platform built by Presentable Software Limited (UK). Since 2015, Boords has helped thousands of video production teams, animation studios, and agencies streamline their pre-production workflow.

### Mission

Help creative teams focus on storytelling, not formatting. Boords automates the tedious parts of storyboarding so teams can spend more time on creative decisions.

### Target Users

- Animation studios
- Video production agencies
- Advertising agencies
- Freelance storyboard artists
- Film and TV production teams
- Corporate video teams
- E-learning developers

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## Core Features

### Storyboard Creation

- Drag-and-drop frame management
- Built-in drawing tools
- AI image generation from text descriptions
- Import existing images
- Frame templates and aspect ratio presets

### AI Storyboard Generator

- Generate storyboard frames from script text
- AI understands scene descriptions and camera directions
- Multiple style options
- Edit and refine AI-generated frames

### Script Tools

- Script editor with timing
- Automatic script-to-storyboard sync
- Word count and duration estimates
- Script templates

### Collaboration

- Real-time team editing
- Frame-level comments
- Version history and comparison
- @mentions and notifications

### Client Review

- Shareable review links (no login required)
- Client commenting
- Approval workflows
- Presentation mode

### Export Options

- PDF export with multiple layouts
- Image sequence export
- Animatic video export with timing
- Print-ready formats

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## Pricing

Boords offers several pricing tiers:

- **Free trial** — Try all features with limited credits
- **Individual** — For freelancers and solo creators
- **Team plans** — For agencies and studios with collaboration needs
- **Enterprise** — Custom pricing for large organizations

Current pricing: https://boords.com/pricing

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Boords?

Boords is online storyboarding software that helps video production teams create, collaborate on, and share storyboards. It's designed for agencies, studios, and freelancers who need a faster way to visualize their projects.

### What is storyboarding?

Storyboarding is the process of creating a visual plan for a video, film, or animation. A storyboard is a sequence of drawings or images that show each shot, along with notes about camera angles, dialogue, and action.

### Who uses Boords?

Boords is used by animation studios, video production companies, advertising agencies, film directors, motion designers, e-learning developers, and freelance storyboard artists.

### How is Boords different from other storyboarding tools?

Boords is built specifically for professional video production workflows. Unlike general design tools, it includes features purpose-built for storyboarding: frame management, script integration, client review workflows, and export formats optimized for production.

### Can I try Boords for free?

Yes. Boords offers a free trial that includes access to all features. No credit card required to start.

### Does Boords have AI features?

Yes. Boords includes an AI storyboard generator that can create frame images from text descriptions. You can also use AI to generate scripts and refine your storyboards.

### What export formats does Boords support?

Boords exports to PDF (multiple layout options), PNG/JPG image sequences, and animatic videos. You can customize layouts, add your branding, and choose print-ready formats.

### Is Boords suitable for professional productions?

Yes. Boords is used by major studios and agencies worldwide for TV commercials, animated series, feature films, and corporate video production.

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## Templates

Boords provides free templates for video production:

- Storyboard Templates: https://boords.com/storyboard-template
- Shot List Template: https://boords.com/shot-list-template
- Call Sheet Template: https://boords.com/call-sheet-template

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## Contact & Support

- Documentation: https://boords.com/docs
- Email: support@boords.com
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/boordsapp
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boords
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boords

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## Technical

- Platform: Web-based (works in any modern browser)
- Mobile: Responsive design, works on tablets
- Security: https://boords.com/page/security
- Privacy Policy: https://boords.com/privacy
- Terms of Use: https://boords.com/terms