Novelez is a no-code Visual Novel creation platform that helps writers, creators, indie teams, artists, and storytellers build playable interactive stories directly in their browser.

Is Novelez free to use?

Yes. The web version is free, with 1 project (plus the tutorial), 100MB of storage per project, and Ren'Py export.

What platforms can I publish to?

Novelez supports browser-based web preview and sharing by link, and you can export your project to Ren'Py to build for PC.

Do I need coding experience?

No. You write dialogue like a script, one line at a time, and create branches with a single Make branch button. Flow view shows the same story as connected chapters. No programming knowledge is required.

What is the best no-code visual novel maker for beginners?

Novelez is designed specifically for beginners. Unlike RenPy which requires Python scripting, Novelez uses a browser-based visual drag-and-drop interface that anyone can learn in minutes. No installation or coding knowledge is required.

Can I publish visual novels to Steam?

Novelez exports your project to Ren'Py, a widely used visual novel engine, so you can use its PC build pipeline for Steam and other stores.

How is Novelez different from RenPy?

RenPy requires Python scripting and local installation. Novelez is a browser-based, no-code alternative with a script-style editor, a Flow view for branching, built-in asset management, and instant web preview.

Can I turn a webtoon into a game?

Yes. Upload your webtoon panels as background images, add character sprites and dialogue lines, then create branching story paths with one click. Novelez makes it easy to transform any story into an interactive visual novel without coding.

What file formats does Novelez support?

Novelez supports PNG, JPG, and WEBP for images and MP3 for audio such as background music and sound effects. Browser preview and web sharing are available today, and you can export to Ren'Py for PC builds.

How do I share my visual novel with others?

You can share your visual novel through the browser-based web player with a share link, or export it to Ren'Py to distribute a PC build.

What is Novelez? | Novelez Docs

About Novelez

Novelez is a web-based authoring tool for creating visual novels without writing code. There is no engine to install and no programming language to learn — you build, test, and share your game directly in the browser.

Key Features

Block-Based Editor
All the building blocks of a visual novel — dialogue, background changes, character display, choices — are available as blocks. Arrange them in order to form a complete story. You type dialogue straight into a line in the Script column on the left, and the Stage on the right shows how it looks as you write.

The Novelez editor: the Script column on the left and the Stage column on the right

Web-Based
No installation or download required. You can work from any browser, and your progress is saved automatically a few seconds after you stop typing. The web version is free and gives you 1 project (plus the Tutorial) with 100MB of storage per project.

Built-In Asset Library
Novelez ships with ready-to-use backgrounds, characters, music, and sound effects. You can also upload your own images and audio files when needed.

Instant Playback
You can play your story at any time. [Play] in the header begins at the title screen, and [● Play from here] under the Stage starts from the line you have selected — useful for testing late-game scenes without replaying the entire story.

The play screen with the dialogue box

Share Links and Export
When your game is ready, share it with anyone through a share link. You can also download the script as a text file, or export a Ren'Py project (.zip) to keep working on it in Ren'Py.

Who Novelez Is For

Novelez is designed for:

Writers who have a story but no programming experience
Users who find existing visual novel engines (such as Ren'Py) too complex
Designers who want to prototype ideas quickly
Anyone making their first visual novel

Next Steps

The following pages will guide you through creating an account, starting your first project, and using the editor.