Comic Strip Maker

Create Stunning Comic Strips with Creately

Capture imagination and awaken the storyteller in you with Creately’s easy-to-use visual platform to make fantastic comic strips. Visualize characters, storyboard ideas, design panels, add dialogue, and share, all in one collaborative canvas. Start from free comic strip templates or build your style from scratch.

Create a Comic Strip

Create comics faster with drag-and-drop shapes and assets
Extensive libraries for 1000+ shapes & icons for dynamic comics
Share & export easily in PDF, PNG, JPEG, or SVG formats

Over 10 Million people and 1000s of teams already use Creately

Free Comic Strip Templates to Explore

Comic Book Template

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Simple Comic Strip Example

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Comic Strip Template

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Colorful Blank Comic Strip

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Brainstorm and Bring Your Comic Ideas to Life

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Got a story brewing in your head? Bring it to life with our comic strip creator! Map your characters, plot twists, and settings with mind maps, flowcharts, and sticky notes. Build concept maps to link arcs, locations, and recurring props. Create colorful mood boards with reference images, palettes, and style notes to capture the vibe of your story. Go from vague ideas to a solid story spine—fast.

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Turn Your Ideas into Comics in Minutes

Bring your stories to life with our comic strip software! Drag and drop panel layouts, backgrounds, props, and speech/think bubbles on an intuitive infinite canvas to create the perfect comic strip in no time. Pick from ready-made comic strip templates and layouts designed to fit any story style. Sketch custom characters, backgrounds, and elements with our freehand drawing tools.Build clean, readable pages that are ready to publish.

Create Comics with Friends, Colleagues, & Fellow Creators

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Team up and bring your stories to life with our comic strip online tools! Work on your comic strips together in real-time, with live cursors and synced previews so everyone stays on the same page. Leave contextual comments on panels or bubbles; resolve threads to finalize.. Track every revision with version history, never lose a draft. Keep all your notes, plot points, and character details organized in one place for smooth, collaborative storytelling. Fast, fun, and frustration-free!

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Connect, Organize, and Keep Your Stories Flowing

Bring every part of your comic strip together with our comic strip tool! Add links, multimedia, and interactive elements to make your story richer and more engaging. Centralize character sheets, locations, and reference notes beside your pages. Color-code characters, tag panels, and batch format captions for consistency. Attach audio cues or animatics links if you’re planning motion later. Your comic strip creation process just got smarter, faster, and way more fun and your whole story world lives in one workspace.

What Is a Comic Strip?

A comic strip is a form of visual storytelling that combines art and narrative to entertain, engage, and sometimes provoke thought. Found in newspapers, magazines, and online platforms, comic strips feature characters who interact in humorous or relatable situations within a few panels. With concise storytelling, they challenge creators to distill complex ideas into simple bites, offering readers entertainment, insight, and sometimes social commentary. Overall, comic strips are a powerful and accessible medium that entertains, informs, and inspires audiences worldwide.

How to Create a Comic Strip with Creately?

Launch Creately:
Sign in to your Creately account or quickly create one if you’re new. Open your workspace and get ready to bring your comic ideas to life.
Pick a Comic Strip Template:
Click “Create New Diagram,” choose “Template,” and search for comic strip templates. Select one that fits your story and open it in the editor.
Customize Your Panels:
Resize, rearrange, or add panels to match your storyline. Add characters, backgrounds, and props using our drag-and-drop comic strip builder or upload your own images.
Add Dialogue, Notes, and Effects:
Use text boxes for captions and speech bubbles, and add visual effects to make your scenes pop. Keep story ideas organized in the notes panel, sticky notes, and comments for easy reference.
Review, Update, and Share:
Check your comic strip, tweak panels, and collaborate with teammates using real-time editing. Export in multiple formats (PDF, PNG, JPEG, or SVG) or share your masterpiece online securely with a link or invite collaborators.

Free Templates Made for Storytelling: Easy, Fun, and Ready to Use

Blank 6 Panel Comic Strip Template

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Comic Strip for a Romantic Story

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Funny Comic Strip

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Comic strip for a Scenario

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FAQs About Comic Strip Creator

Can I use the comic strip maker without any design experience?

Absolutely! Creately’s comic strip creator is intuitive and beginner-friendly. Drag-and-drop tools, pre-made templates, and ready-to-use assets make creating comics simple for anyone.

Is the comic strip software available online?

Yes! You can access Creately’s comic strip tool online from any browser, no installation required. Your projects are saved in the cloud, so you can work anytime, anywhere.

Can I collaborate with others while creating a comic?

Definitely. Use real-time collaboration features like live cursors, @mentions, and contextual comments to work with friends, colleagues, or fellow creators on the same comic strip.

What formats can I export my comic strip in?

You can export your comic in multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPEG, and SVG. Share your work online or print it—whatever suits your storytelling needs.

Can I customize characters, backgrounds, and text?

Yes! Our comic strip builder allows full customization. Change colors, fonts, styles, add dialogue, and even sketch freehand elements to make your comic uniquely yours.

Are there templates to speed up my comic creation?

Creately offers a wide library of professionally-designed comic strip templates. Pick a layout that fits your story and customize it, saving time and keeping your creativity flowing.

How does version control work in the app?

Every change is tracked with full version history, so you can revert to previous versions anytime. This keeps your comic safe and organized as your story evolves.