Understand the story
before you tell it.
Read the beats, identify the cast, and turn a chapter into narration you can review and edit.
✳ THE HUMAN-LIKE MANHWA RECAPPER
Great stories.
Recaps that do them justice.
Turn manhwa panels into a story people want to watch. Analyze the chapter, craft the narration, and bring your edit together in one creative workspace.
50 chapters a month on Free · No card to get started
YOUR CREATIVE CHOICES.
Edge TTS
Kokoro
CapCut
DaVinci Resolve PRO
YouTube PRO
FROM FIRST PANEL TO FINAL CUT
A clear path.
A story worth following.
You bring the story and your taste.
Your studio takes care of the moving parts.
BUILT AROUND THE WAY YOU CREATE
More story.
Less wrestling with tools.
From remembering a character’s name to choosing the right opening, every stage stays connected.
Understand the story
A voice that feels
like your channel.
Explore voice providers, save voice references, preview narration, and clean up long pauses.
STANDARD & ABOVE
Make the edit your own.
Control camera movement, animations, subtitles, backgrounds, and branding. Export an MP4 or pick up where you left off in CapCut.
GIVE YOUR EDIT A POINT OF VIEW
The first panel
isn’t always
the best opening.
Editorial Cut looks across the chapter for a stronger hook. It brings related beats together and picks the images that carry the moment, without losing what connects the story.
- Open with a moment worth staying for
- Compress repetition, preserve cause and effect
- Compare with the source and make the final call
WHEN YOU’RE READY TO SCALESet the direction.
Set the direction.
Let the workflow move.
Pro connects matching, analysis, narration, and timeline building. Review each stage in Supervised mode, or let Autopilot carry the project forward.
Match & analyzeStory context, intact
Script & voiceChapter by chapter
Edit & publishYour settings, carried through
A PLAN FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Start small.
Build something worth watching.
Try the core workflow for free. Unlock more creative control when you’re ready.
Prices in USD. External AI and paid voice providers may charge separately. Use your own provider accounts where required.
“Local models” in the Lifetime License refers to local story models and custom inference routes. Kokoro voice synthesis is included on Free.
BUILT FOR A WHOLE PRODUCTION TEAM
One channel was
just the beginning.
The Lifetime License brings the full studio together for individual creators and teams, with a planned workspace for multi-channel production.
Business email coming soon.Team capabilities are planned, not yet available.01
Keep projects moving in parallel
Produce different series at the same time with a shared production queue.
02
Give each channel its own identity
Separate voice choices, brand presets, and shared assets by channel.
03
Make handoffs feel effortless
Assign editor and reviewer roles, leave feedback, approve cuts, and keep version history.
A FEW THINGS WORTH KNOWING
Questions,
answered.
Less guesswork.
More time making your next recap.
Do I need AI for story analysis and narration?
Yes. AI reads your panels, understands the story and characters, and writes your narration script. Think of ScrollBard as your studio and the AI as your writing assistant. The spoken voice is a separate step, handled by a voice tool such as Edge TTS or Kokoro.
You have two main ways to connect an online AI: sign in with a supported ChatGPT or Claude account, or paste an API key from an AI provider. You only need to choose one to get started.
Your ScrollBard plan and your AI provider’s plan are separate. Choose a model that can read images for panel analysis.
Can I use my ChatGPT or Claude subscription?
Yes, through the supported account connections. You use your existing provider login instead of copying an API key.
- In the desktop app, open Settings → Story & script model.
- Choose Codex (ChatGPT subscription) for OpenAI, or Claude Code (subscription) for Claude.
- Follow the setup instructions shown there. The current app needs the provider’s helper installed on your computer and signed in once. ScrollBard then detects that helper and uses your account.
- Choose your model, save your settings, and use Test connection to check you’re ready.
For an individual Claude account, you need Claude Pro at minimum (Max also works). This means Claude’s paid plan, not ScrollBard Pro. ChatGPT access and limits depend on your OpenAI plan.
Generations use your provider’s allowance. If you reach its limit, you may need to wait for it to reset or choose a paid usage option. Signing in does not make usage unlimited.
Provider guides: ChatGPT account access · Claude Pro and Max
What is an API key, and how do I pay for AI usage?
An API key is a private access code. It lets ScrollBard use an AI provider’s models outside that provider’s own website. Create the key in your provider account, then paste it into that provider’s API key field in ScrollBard’s settings. Keep it private, like a password.
Paid API use is usually pay as you go. Many providers let you add a small amount of credit first. As the AI reads panels and writes scripts, the cost comes out of that balance—like topping up a prepaid phone. Other providers bill for usage afterward.
The starting amount and price depend on the provider and model. More panels, longer scripts, and generating again can use more credit. Check the provider’s billing page, including any automatic top-up setting.
A ChatGPT or Claude subscription does not automatically pay for API-key usage. API billing is separate from both that subscription and your ScrollBard plan.
Billing explained: OpenAI · Claude API
Can I try the AI without paying for it?
Yes—some providers offer a limited free allowance. You still need a provider account and the appropriate connection in ScrollBard.
- Google Gemini Flash: eligible Flash models have a free API tier with usage limits. Create a key in Google AI Studio and check that your selected model is included.
- Ollama Cloud: free accounts include starter usage credits and access to selected starter models. Gemma 4 31B is available in Ollama Cloud, but check your account’s model access and credits before using it. It is not a promise of permanently free or unlimited generation.
Free models, credits, and limits can change. If you reach a limit, you may need to wait for a reset or add paid credit, depending on the provider.
Check current options: Gemini free tier · Ollama plans and credits · Gemma 4 models
What can I make on the Free plan?
Free includes base narration, story and character analysis, Edge TTS and Kokoro voices, and MP4 export for up to 50 chapters per month. It includes ads. Advanced production tools, CapCut timelines, automation, Editorial Cut, Resolve export, YouTube posting, and lifetime model controls aren’t included.
What’s the difference between Standard and Pro?
Standard is the complete hands-on workflow: raw-panel matching, continuity and genre controls, extended voice tools, library integration, audio cleanup, visual controls, captions, and CapCut timelines. Pro adds automation, Editorial Cut, DaVinci Resolve timelines, and YouTube posting. An advanced intro system for stronger viewer hooks and a title and thumbnail generator are coming soon to Pro and Lifetime. These upcoming tools are not available yet.
What do I get with a lifetime license?
Our combined Lifetime License includes all subscription features plus local story models and custom model routes. Team tools for concurrent projects, shared editing, multi-channel workspaces, shared libraries, roles, approvals, and version history are planned. Contact us to discuss a lifetime license for you or your team. Our business email will be available soon.
Are AI and voice-provider costs included?
The plan prices cover access to the studio’s features. External AI and paid voice services may have their own usage charges. Connect your own provider accounts where required. Edge TTS and Kokoro are included in the Free feature set.
Does Editorial Cut replace my original script?
No. It is an optional, experimental workflow. Compare the cut against its source, adjust the narration and image choices, and switch back to the original version. Changing versions requires rebuilding the timeline.
Can I keep editing in CapCut or DaVinci Resolve?
Yes. Standard and above include editable CapCut timelines. Pro and Lifetime also include DaVinci Resolve timeline export. Every plan includes MP4 export.
Does the app run in my browser?
ScrollBard is a Windows desktop application. This website introduces the tool and provides an account area. The desktop studio is where you work on chapters, narration, and timelines.
What content can I use?
Use stories, panels, music, and voices that you own or have permission to use. The studio helps with production; it does not grant rights to someone else’s work.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Make room for
the storyteller in you.
Try the essentials. Find your workflow. Make it yours.
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