Webtoons · vertical scroll · for phones
Webtoons that
keep thumbs scrolling.
One long strip, built for phones. Panelo paces your episode with space between beats, drops in chat panels and close-ups, and slices it to the exact size WEBTOON Canvas and Tapas want.
EPISODE 1
Mochi & the Dark
Everyone said the cave on the hill was haunted.
Home before dark. NOT the cave.
ok ok 🙄
Read 6:42 PM
But the only one inside was a dragon who was scared of the dark.
To be continued…
Creator's note
Thanks for reading Mochi's first episode! New episodes every Saturday ♡
@mangomochi
that last panel?? I SCREAMED
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In one paragraph
What is a webtoon maker?
A webtoon maker is a tool for creating vertical-scroll comics read on phones. Webtoons use one long 800px-wide column, borderless panels, white space between panels to control timing, and color that shifts with the mood. Panelo builds full episodes from a story idea, keeps characters consistent, and exports images sliced to 800 × 1280 px for WEBTOON Canvas, plus Tapas-ready files.
| Reading direction | Top ↓ bottom (vertical scroll) |
|---|---|
| Canvas width | 800 px |
| Upload slices | 800 × 1280 px images (WEBTOON Canvas) |
| Episode length | About 40–60 panels |
| Color | Full color, soft painted or cel shaded |
| Export | Sliced JPG/PNG, thumbnails, Tapas, Instagram |
EPISODE 1
Mochi & the Dark
Everyone said the cave on the hill was haunted.
Home before dark. NOT the cave.
ok ok 🙄
Read 6:42 PM
But the only one inside was a dragon who was scared of the dark.
To be continued…
Creator's note
Thanks for reading Mochi's first episode! New episodes every Saturday ♡
The scroll is the story
Scroll down. You're pacing an episode.
1Establishing shot
A wide, quiet panel sets the place and time. Narration sits on top, not in a box.
2Chat panel
Texts and DMs drawn as phone UI. Readers scroll them like their own messages.
3Close-up
One eye, one line. The space around it makes the reader stop.
4The gutter turns dark
White fades to navy as the mood drops. The gap itself tells the story.
5Cliffhanger
A big reveal at the very bottom, then “To be continued…”.
What you get
A whole studio, built for the scroll.
Pacing by scroll
Gaps between panels set the timing: short for fast beats, long for tension. Panelo places them for you.
Platform-ready slices
800px-wide episodes auto-sliced into 1280px-tall images for WEBTOON Canvas, plus Tapas and Instagram formats.
Webtoon storytelling kit
Phone-chat panels, narration boxes, sparkle close-ups, chibi reactions and mood-shifting gutters.
Episode & season planner
Plan 40–60 panels per episode with a cliffhanger, plus thumbnails and a series cover.
Soft, painted color
Romance, fantasy, drama and slice-of-life looks with cel or soft painted shading.
Same face, 100 episodes later
Reference sheets keep your lead the same across a whole season.
Auto-sliced for platform upload: 800 px wide, 1280 px per image, in order.
How it works
From pitch to episode one.
Pitch the episode
Premise and the hook. Panelo plans the scroll and the cliffhanger.
↓ gap = time
Cast your leads
Faces, outfits and expressions locked for the whole season.
↓ gap = time
Slice & publish
Export platform-ready slices, a thumbnail and your creator's note.
One story, every format
Tell the same story another way.
- Ch. 1 · The Last Flame
TEN THOUSAND YEARS AGO, THE LIGHT WENT OUT.
[ MAIN SCENARIO #1 · FACE THE DARK ]
- Category
- Main
- Difficulty
- F
- Clear condition
- Make light in the cave.
- Time limit
- 10 minutes
- Reward
- 300 coins, ???
- Failure
- Death
[The watcher ‘Keeper of Small Fires’ is watching you.]
I… WON'T RUN ANYMORE.[ ! ] NOTIFICATION
You have acquired the skill 『Dragon Flame』 Lv.1
NO WAY… IT'S REAL?![Main Scenario #1 has been cleared.]
NEXT CHAPTER ›
Manhwa maker
Action fantasy, system windows
- MOCHI WAS A DRAGON… WHO FEARED THE DARK.NEED A LIGHT?…YOU'RE NOT SCARED?!!
7
Manga maker
Right-to-left, screentone, B&W
MOCHI
by you & Panelo
MOCHI, CAN YOU LIGHT THE CANDLES?ON IT!…NEXT YEAR WE'RE GETTING A LIGHTER.© PANELO
Comic strip maker
3–4 panel strips & webcomics
Simple plans.
Start free. Upgrade when your story gets bigger.
Free
$0forever
- 40 panels a month
- All four formats
- 3 saved characters
- PNG & PDF export
- Most loved
Creator
$12per month
- 800 panels a month
- Unlimited characters
- Re-roll & edit with words
- CBZ, webtoon slices, print PDF
- Commercial use
Family
$8per month
- Panelo Kids for up to 4 kids
- Read-aloud voices
- Parent dashboard
- 20% off printed books
Prices shown are planned launch prices.
Webtoon maker FAQ
Still curious? Write to hello@paneloai.com.
What size is a webtoon?
Webtoons are made 800 px wide. For WEBTOON Canvas, each uploaded image can be up to 800 × 1280 px, so a long episode is sliced into many images. Panelo slices it for you.
How many panels are in a webtoon episode?
Most episodes have about 40–60 panels. Fast action episodes use more, quieter ones use more empty space.
Can I make a webtoon without drawing?
Yes. Write the episode idea and Panelo draws and paces the strip. You can edit any panel.
Can I upload Panelo webtoons to WEBTOON and Tapas?
Yes. Export platform-ready slices and thumbnails. On the Creator plan you own your work and can publish it anywhere.
What's the difference between a webtoon and manhwa?
Webtoon is the vertical-scroll format for phones. Manhwa means Korean comics. Many manhwa are published as webtoons, but webtoons are made around the world.
How do webtoons control pacing?
With space. A long white or black gap slows the reader down before a reveal. Short gaps make action fast. Text-only beats and close-ups add emotion.
Is the webtoon maker free?
Yes. The free plan includes 40 panels a month. The Creator plan adds auto-slicing for platforms and commercial use.
Can I keep the same characters across a whole season?
Yes. Each character has a locked reference sheet so faces, hair and outfits stay the same in every episode.