Manga Speech Bubble Maker
Create comic dialogue balloons, dramatic scream spikes, thought clouds, and whisper boxes. Export transparent PNGs for your manga pages.
Bubble Settings
💡 Tip: Click 'Download Transparent PNG' to drag this speech bubble into Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, or Canva.
The 4 Core Manga Speech Balloon Types
Normal Oval Balloon
Standard rounded dialogue container for neutral conversations, exposition, and regular character interactions. Keeps reader eyes focused without visual fatigue.
Action Shout & Spike
Jagged spiky borders for battle cries, magical spell incantations, sudden explosions, screams of terror, or dramatic plot revelations.
Thought Cloud
Fluffy cloud boundaries connected by descending circular dots. Conveys unvoiced internal monologues, secret deductions, or hidden anxieties.
Dotted Whisper Box
Dashed or dotted borders indicating hushed whispers, dying confessions, telepathic transmissions, or radio voiceover narration.
Turn Your Story & Prompts into Multi-Panel Manga Pages
Take your characters and scripts to the next level. Our AI Manga Generator from Text automatically arranges sequential storyboard panels, places speech bubbles, and locks character likeness with 100% face consistency across all chapters.
Essential AI Manga Creator Toolkit
Combine our free interactive micro-tools to plan, script, storyboard, and publish your manga series.
AI Manga from Text
Convert text scripts into multi-panel manga pages.
💥Manga SFX Dictionary
Translate Japanese Katakana onomatopoeia for action scenes.
✂️Webtoon Splitter
Slice long vertical strips into 800x1280px Tapas panels.
👥Character Bible
Design reference sheets for 100% facial consistency.
🪄Prompt Generator
Generate panel-by-panel anime prompt instructions.
📜Script to Manga
Convert screenplays and Fountain text to multi-panel manga.
👥Multi-Character
Generate 2-6 consistent characters in the same panel.
📖Title Generator
Catchy titles for Isekai, Shonen, and Romance.
📝Synopsis Generator
High-converting Royal Road & Webnovel story blurbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add speech bubbles to manga panels?
You can design transparent PNG speech bubbles using this free tool and overlay them in Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint, or use TextToManga which automatically reads your dialogue script and renders formatted speech bubbles directly onto generated manga panels.
What are the different types of manga speech bubbles?
The main manga speech bubble types include: 1) Normal Oval (calm everyday speech), 2) Action Shout Spikes (explosive shouting, battle attacks, screaming), 3) Thought Clouds (internal monologue, secret plans), and 4) Dotted Whisper (quiet speech, dying breath, secrets).
Can I export transparent PNG speech bubbles for Photoshop or Canva?
Yes! Click 'Download Transparent PNG' to export high-resolution 600x400 transparent PNG files that can be dragged directly into Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, Procreate, Canva, or GIMP.
Does TextToManga place speech bubbles automatically from text scripts?
Yes! TextToManga features an automated lettering engine that analyzes panel whitespace, determines speaker location, and generates styled dialogue balloons directly from your written script.
Is the Manga Speech Bubble Maker free?
Yes, this tool is 100% free with unlimited exports. You can also sign up for TextToManga to get 1,000 free starter credits.
Automatic Speech Bubbles & Lettering
Skip manual typesetting. TextToManga reads your screenplay or novel script and generates full manga chapters with dialogue bubbles already placed.