Inkweaver Studio
A visual novel engine that works the way you do.
You've found us early!
Inkweaver is still a work in progress, and we're not quite ready for prime time yet!
You're more than welcome to poke around and see what we're building, but please keep in mind that everything you see (from features to pricing) is a draft and subject to change.
Thanks for being here at the beginning. We can't wait to show you the finished version!
Screenplay, Art, and Code in Harmony
Tell your story in plain language. Bring it to life with layered artwork. Extend it with powerful plugins.
Inkweaver transforms text-based screenplays, layered PSD files, and modular JavaScript plug-ins into production-ready visual novels for desktop and web.
Write your story like a screenplay
Focus on your narrative with absolutely no code or scripting needed.
Preserve the integrity of your art
Develop modern visual novel software
Write modular, reusable plugins in JavaScript or TypeScript.
Write Stories, Not Code
If you can write a screenplay, you can build a visual novel.
Inkweaver uses the industry-standard screenplay format. Write dialogue that reads naturally, and branch your narrative without touching a single line of code.
Work in your favorite writing software, or use Inkweaver Studio's built-in editor. Either way, you have the luxury of being a writer, focused on writing.
Your Art File Is Your Novel
Paint in Layers. Export nothing.
Inkweaver imports layered PSD files directly. No manual export required.
Update your artwork and save. Inkweaver instantly reflects your changes in-novel. Your art tool stays your source of truth. Your workflow stays fast.
One Plugin, Any Project
Build plugins in JavaScript or TypeScript using the tools you already know.
Write once, drag-and-drop to install. Plugins are portable across projects and shareable with the community.
The core engine is open source, with clean extension points and comprehensive API documentation.
Ship Professional Novels
Export production-ready builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Publish to Steam, itch.io, or deploy to web.
Every visual novel includes features players expect: save and load checkpoints, unlimited rollback, auto-advance, skip mode, and full localization support.
Your readers get a polished experience. You get to focus on your story.
Your Work Belongs To You
Inkweaver will never claim ownership of your intellectual property, demand equity in your projects, or insert licensing requirements. Your stories, characters, and creative vision belong to you from the moment you start writing.
Your Success Is Our Success
Inkweaver is free to create with—no limits, no trials, no strings attached.
Want support along the way? Join our Patreon community starting at $1/month for Discord access, tutorials, and connection with fellow creators. Need dedicated help? Higher tiers unlock hands-on support from the Inkweaver team.
When your novel succeeds (earning over $50,000), we ask for 1% to sustain and improve Inkweaver for everyone.
Start Your First Inkweaver Novel Today
Download Inkweaver Studio free for Windows, macOS, or Linux.