StoryCAD is available for Windows and macOS. Follow the installation instructions for your platform below.

Download StoryCAD

Visit storybuilder.org to download StoryCAD. The website has buttons linking to all supported app stores for your platform.

Windows Installation

System Requirements:

  • Windows 10 (version 19041.0 or higher) or Windows 11
  • x64 or ARM64 processor
  • Internet connection for installation

First Launch: After installation, find StoryCAD in your Start Menu and launch it.

macOS Installation

System Requirements:

  • macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
  • Internet connection for installation

First Launch: After installation, find StoryCAD in your Applications folder or Launchpad.

Platform Differences

Windows and macOS versions have identical outlining functionality. See Platform Differences for details on text editing differences between platforms.

Getting Started

After installation, see Starting and Stopping StoryCAD for information on launching the application and Reading and Writing Outlines for creating your first story outline.