How to Create Webtoon-Style Vertical Images in CorelDRAW

The Perfect Visual Format for the Smartphone Era

In recent years, more and more users are enjoying comics and illustrations on their smartphones. Among the most popular trends is the vertical-scrolling Webtoon format, which has gained global attention.

Originally developed in South Korea, Webtoons are digital comics designed to be read by scrolling vertically. This unique format is now widely adopted by platforms like LINE Manga and Piccoma, making it ideal for modern mobile users.

While software like CLIP STUDIO PAINT, KRITA, ibisPaint, and GIMP are often used for Webtoon creation, CorelDRAW is also more than capable of producing professional-quality vertical comics.

In this article, we’ll walk you through how to create vertical Webtoon-style images in CorelDRAW, along with practical tips and techniques to streamline your process.

Where You Can Use Webtoon-Style Images

• Story-based comics for social media posts
• Vertical visual guides for product intros or tutorials
• Storytelling sections within landing pages (LPs)
• Scroll-based promotional or advertisement comics

The key advantage of the Webtoon format lies in its natural flow of information, guiding the viewer’s eye from top to bottom effortlessly.

Canvas Settings in CorelDRAW for Webtoon-Style Images

To start creating vertical scroll images in CorelDRAW, you’ll need to set up your canvas appropriately.

• Units: Set to Pixels (px)
• Width (W): Around 800–1080 px
  (This matches the width of most smartphone screens.)
• Height (H): 4000 px to over 10,000 px
  (Adjust based on the length of your story.)

💡Use “Custom Page Size” for Tall Documents

When creating a vertically long Webtoon-style document, it’s best to use a custom page size rather than relying on default page settings.

↑　Creating a New Document

To start from scratch with the right dimensions:

• Choose “Custom” in the new document dialog.
• Manually enter your desired page width and height.

↑ A tall, vertical page is now displayed.
Don’t worry — you can adjust the size anytime later if needed.

↑　Modifying an Existing Document
If you’re working with an existing file and want to change the layout:

• From there, you can modify the page dimensions as needed.
• Go to the top menu
• Select “Layout” → “Page Size”

Tips for Creating Webtoon-Style Images

✅ Arrange Content from Top to Bottom

Design your visuals so that information flows vertically, matching the natural scroll behavior on smartphones. This helps guide the reader’s eye smoothly through the story.

✅ Be Aware of Differences from Traditional Japanese Manga

Feature	Japanese Manga	Webtoon Format
Layout	Page-based, two-page spreads	Single long vertical scroll
Reading Direction	Right to left, vertical text	Left to right, horizontal text
Structure	Multiple pages	One continuous image
Color	Mostly black and white (for print)	Full color (optimized for digital)

💡 Use horizontal text (left to right) for speech bubbles and narration — it improves readability for English-speaking or global audiences.

✅ Balance Panels and Text

• Leave extra space between panels to make each scene easier to digest.
• Avoid crowding sound effects or speech bubbles — clarity over density.
• Use background elements and transitions to maintain a smooth vertical flow.

🔍 Many Webtoons adopt a “seamless storytelling” style, where scenes naturally blend without clearly separated frames.

✅ Displaying Guidelines for Better Layout Control

When working with vertically long images like those used in Webtoon-style designs, it can be difficult to align illustrations or text properly. In such cases, using guidelines can greatly improve your workflow.

With CorelDRAW, you can:

• Add multiple horizontal or vertical guidelines
• Customize the line style and color of each guide
• Align objects precisely to maintain consistent spacing and balance

💡 Guidelines help you visually divide your canvas, which is especially helpful for pacing scenes and ensuring visual clarity in long-scroll formats.

Exporting Your Webtoon-Style Image

Once your vertical image is complete, export it using the following settings:

• Format: PNG or JPG (choose based on balance of image quality and file size)
• Resolution: 72–150 dpi is sufficient for web use
• If the image is too long to fit in one file, you can divide it into multiple parts

📌 Tip: Export sizes and requirements may differ depending on the platform (LINE Manga, Webtoon, Instagram, etc.), so it’s a good idea to check the specifications in advance.が異なるため、必要に応じて事前にチェックしておくと安心です。

Using Generative AI to Enhance Your Webtoon Creation

1. Auto-generate Backgrounds with AI

Drawing detailed backgrounds can be time-consuming. Instead, use image-generation tools like DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, or Midjourney to quickly create environments and props.

✅ Be sure to check license terms to ensure commercial use is allowed.

💡 Example prompts:

• “A futuristic city at night”
• “A classroom from a top-down view”

Even complex scenes can be created in seconds!

2. Ask AI for Dialogue or Story Beats

When you’re stuck on a scene or character interaction, try using conversational AI (like ChatGPT) to brainstorm:

• “What would a villain say when meeting the hero after many years?”
• “Give me 5 emotional lines for a teen romance drama”

It’s a great way to stay consistent with character voices and avoid writer’s block.

3. AI-Generated Story Structure (Plot Design)

Not sure how to structure your story? Let AI help with the big picture.

Prompt example:

“Create a Webtoon-style plot involving romance, time travel, high school life, and comedy.”

🎯 AI can return a full outline, giving you a springboard for unique and unconventional storytelling.

Use AI Avatar Generation to Prototype Character Designs

Create rough character visuals with AI image generators:

• Test facial features, outfits, hairstyles, and overall design quickly
• Generate multiple expressions or costume variations in one go

➡️ Combine with your own sketches to speed up production or assist in team-based projects.

Great for Social Media, Too

CorelDRAW Can Handle Webtoons, Too!

While CorelDRAW is traditionally known for print layout and vector graphics, it also supports the creation of vertical, smartphone-optimized content like Webtoons.

Once you’re comfortable with the format, you can apply your skills to:

• ✅ Story-driven landing pages and tutorials
• ✅ Engaging vertical content for social media posts

By integrating AI tools into your creative workflow, it’s now possible to produce high-quality Webtoons faster than ever before—even with a small team or solo effort.

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