How to create a Powtoon from scratch

Powtoon includes a large library of templates, but sometimes you want to build from a blank canvas — especially when you have a specific idea or storyboard in mind. This article walks you through creating a Powtoon from scratch, from opening a blank stage to exporting your finished Powtoon.

Before you begin

You need an active Powtoon account to follow these steps. No specific subscription tier is required to create a Powtoon from scratch, but some content and features inside Powtoon Studio may be limited depending on your plan.

Creating a Powtoon from scratch

To create a new Powtoon starting from a blank canvas, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Powtoon account and go to your Workspace.
2. In the side panel, click Blank.
3. Select the aspect ratio that best fits the Powtoon you want to create.
   ► Common options include widescreen (16:9) for presentations and square for social media. See the aspect ratio article for guidance on which to choose.
4. Powtoon Studio opens with a blank stage. Use the tools and content available in Powtoon Studio to build your Powtoon.
5. When you have finished, export your Powtoon to your preferred format. See Exporting and Publishing Your Powtoon for more information.

Note: If you would rather start from a pre-built layout, see templates for more information.

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To create a Powtoon from scratch, log in to your Powtoon account, open your Workspace, click Blank in the side panel, choose an aspect ratio, and then build your Powtoon in Powtoon Studio. When you are done, use the Export option to publish your Powtoon. No specific plan tier is required to start from a blank canvas, though some Studio features may vary by plan.