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Story reels

A scene drawn like a 1950s comic or painted from history, narrated over slow camera moves.

How to make a story reel

  1. 1

    Pick a template

    Retro comics and painted history. Each plays a real example.

  2. 2

    Tell the story and ask

    Type the story you want told. Waffle draws the scenes, narrates them and moves the camera through each one.

  3. 3

    Export and share

    Download for Reels, TikTok, Shorts or YouTube.

Questions

How do I make a story video?

Pick a style and type the story. Waffle draws the scenes, narrates them and cuts them together, and you download the MP4.

Do I need to draw anything?

No. Waffle makes every scene in the style you pick, from a 1950s comic to an oil painting.

Can I tell a true story?

Yes. Tell it a family story, a moment from history or one you made up.

Can I try it for free?

Yes. You can start making videos for free.

Can I change the video after it's made?

Yes. Type what you want different, like "make it slower" or "swap the title", and Waffle updates the video.

What sizes can I download?

9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, square for Instagram posts, and 16:9 for YouTube or a TV. Every video downloads as an MP4.

Stories told in pictures

  • Retro comic stories

    Your story drawn like a 1950s comic, panel by panel, with a narrator reading it.

  • Painted history

    A moment from history painted in oils, with slow camera moves through each scene.

  • Family stories

    How your grandparents met or the trip everyone still talks about, told as a short.

    Create now: Fruit Family Drama
  • Story time for Reels and TikTok

    A narrated story that keeps people watching to the end.

    Create now: Favourite Child Story

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