Built for speed. Designed for creativity.
Enjoy complete creative control with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. Spark your process with AI-powered layouts and ready-made templates.
Powerful. Intuitive. Almost zero-learning-curve.
The Shorthand editor empowers non-tech users to craft beautiful stories — in record time.
With flexible controls to tailor text and images, switch layouts and modes, and add a little magic to your story, you can build what you want seamlessly. All while staying on brand.
Creative power in your hands.
Everything you need to bring your vision to life.
Traditional text formatting
Drop caps and block quotes
Resize text in all sections
Annotations and footnotes
Media library
Unsplash integration
Rich embeds
Video transcoding
Image filters and enhancements
Foreground animations
Shapes and corners
3D images and effects
Tables
Charts
Buttons
Custom HTML
Preview & collaborate
See your story come to life in real time. Switch between the editor and preview to view your final product as you work — and tweak it to perfection.
Share
Whether or not your team members and stakeholders are on Shorthand, you can securely share and collaborate throughout the creation process.Preview
Preview your story across mobile, tablet, and desktop modes to ensure a flawless experience for every audience.Publish
Happy with your story? Share it with the world — publishing is just a click away. Learn more.
AI that designs with you
Need a fresh take? Shorthand’s AI suggestions can help you explore different section arrangements and layouts, giving you a head start on crafting immersive experiences.
Upload existing content — from the web or PDF files — or start from a prompt, and let our AI auto-layout tool structure your story beautifully in seconds.
Templates to inspire
Jumpstart your next story with a range of inspiring, professionally crafted templates. Get ideas for brand publications, features, reports, digital magazines, and more. Explore templates.
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Everything you need to tell your story, and more.
Let’s build something beautiful.
Join thousands of storytellers using Shorthand to publish standout visual comms and content. Fast, flexible, and built for scale.