Storyline 3 FAQs

We're ending support for Storyline 3 on December 30, 2024

Create interactive courses for any device with Articulate Storyline 3. See these FAQs for answers to common questions.

• What is Storyline 3?
• How does Storyline 3 compare to older versions of Storyline?
• How does Storyline 3 compare to Storyline 360?
• Does Storyline 3 come with Articulate Replay?
• Can I purchase additional characters for Storyline 3?
• Are Storyline 3 courses compliant with accessibility guidelines?
• Are projects created with other versions of Storyline compatible with Storyline 3?
• Can the same project file be opened with Storyline 3 and Storyline 360 interchangeably?
• Can I import slides from PowerPoint or Articulate Studio into Storyline 3?
• Who owns the copyright to e-learning courses I create with Articulate software?
• What are the system requirements for Storyline 3?
• Is there a silent installer for Storyline 3?
• What is the End-User License Agreement for Storyline 3?
• On how many computers can I install Storyline 3?
• Can I install Storyline 3 on my Mac?
• Can I continue using my current Storyline 1 or Storyline 2 licenses after upgrading to Storyline 3?
• Can Storyline 3 be installed on the same computer with other versions of Storyline?
• Is Storyline 3 available in languages other than English?
• How can I get customized training for my organization?
• Where can I get help?
• Does Articulate ship installation disks through the mail?
• What is the export classification for Storyline 3?

What is Storyline 3?

Storyline 3 is the latest perpetual version of award-winning Storyline. Storyline is the industry’s favorite software for creating custom, interactive courses. It’s simple enough for beginners, yet powerful enough for experts. And it lets you create virtually any interaction you can imagine for every device imaginable, in minutes. With the new perpetual version of Storyline, you’ll be able to deliver more mobile, more accessible courses with enhanced interactivity faster.

How does Storyline 3 compare to older versions of Storyline?

If you’re looking to move from an older version of Storyline to Storyline 3, the things you’ll want to check out are:

• The new responsive player, which automatically makes your course look great on any phone or tablet
• The ability to add closed captions and structure content with tables
• More ways to create interactivity with new dial interactions, trigger events, and motion path enhancements
• Enhanced HTML5 output
• And a bunch of productivity enhancements

How does Storyline 3 compare to Storyline 360?

Storyline 360 is part of Articulate 360, which has everything you need for the entire course authoring process. An annual subscription service, it’ll provide you with continuous feature updates to Storyline (unlike Storyline 3). Articulate 360 includes the latest version of Storyline, our new web-based responsive authoring tool called Rise 360, plus all of our other authoring tools. It also includes 17+ million course assets, such as templates and stock photos, an easy-to-use project review app, and live online training with industry experts.

Check out this table to see how Storyline 3 compares to Storyline 2 and Storyline 360. You can try Storyline 360 by signing up for a free trial of Articulate 360.

Does Storyline 3 come with Articulate Replay?

No. For access to Replay and other screencasting tools, check out Articulate 360, our annual subscription service that includes the latest versions of Storyline, Replay, and much more.

Can I purchase additional characters for Storyline 3?

No. Storyline 3 comes with 40 classic-illustrated characters and one photographic character. If you purchased character packs or bundles in the past, those characters will also work with Storyline 3.

If you want access to our expanding library of more than 100,000 combinations of characters, expressions, and poses, check out Articulate 360. It includes our ever-expanding Content Library 360 and the latest version of Storyline.

Are Storyline 3 courses compliant with accessibility guidelines?

Yes. See these articles for details:

• Storyline 3 Is Compliant with Section 508 Accessibility Guidelines
• Storyline 3 Is Compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Are projects created with other versions of Storyline compatible with Storyline 3?

Storyline 1	Storyline 1 projects can be upgraded to Storyline 3, but Storyline 3 projects can’t be opened or edited with Storyline 1. This article describes changes and improvements you’ll see after upgrading an existing course to Storyline 3.
Storyline 2	Storyline 2 projects can be upgraded to Storyline 3, but Storyline 3 projects can’t be opened or edited with Storyline 2. This article describes changes and improvements you’ll see after upgrading an existing course to Storyline 3.
Storyline 360	Storyline 360 projects can be opened and edited with Storyline 3 except when they include new features that are exclusive to Storyline 360. Storyline 3 projects can always be opened and edited with Storyline 360.

Can the same project file be opened with Storyline 3 and Storyline 360 interchangeably?

Storyline 3 project files can always be opened with Storyline 360, which is the latest version of Storyline.

Storyline 360 project files can be opened with Storyline 3 if they don't have features that are exclusive to Storyline 360. See this article for details.

Can I import slides from PowerPoint or Articulate Studio into Storyline 3?

Yes. You can import content from PowerPoint/Presenter courses, Quizmaker quizzes, and Engage interactions.

Who owns the copyright to e-learning courses I create with Articulate software?

You own the rights to all content you create. You may post it to any website or LMS, distribute it to any audience, and charge learners a fee to access it.

Free-trial versions of Articulate software are fully functional but shouldn't be used for live production work.

What are the system requirements for Storyline 3?

See this article for Storyline 3 tech specs.

Is there a silent installer for Storyline 3?

You can install Storyline 3 silently from a command prompt or via a batch file.

What is the End-User License Agreement for Storyline 3?

Review our license agreement.

On how many computers can I install Storyline 3?

Our end-user license agreement entitles a single user to install Articulate software on a maximum of two computers, such as a home computer and a work computer.

Can I install Storyline 3 on my Mac?

Mac users with Intel processors can install Storyline 3 in Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, or Apple Boot Camp. (Learn how to use Storyline with Apple M-series chips.)

See these best practices for using Articulate software in a virtual environment:

• Using Articulate Software on a Mac with Parallels Desktop
• Using Articulate Software on a Mac with VMware Fusion

Can I continue using my current Storyline 1 or Storyline 2 licenses after upgrading to Storyline 3?

Yes. Storyline 1, Storyline 2, and Storyline 3 can be used by the same named user. Previous versions of Storyline must remain with the Storyline 3 licensee after being upgraded; they can’t be transferred to other users.

Can Storyline 3 be installed on the same computer with other versions of Storyline?

Yes. All versions of Storyline can be used on the same computer at the same time.

Is Storyline 3 available in languages other than English?

Yes, you can localize the Storyline 3 interface in German, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

How can I get customized training for my organization?

Visit our training page and choose custom onsite training or custom web training.

Where can I get help?

We provide free, award-winning support to all of our customers. You get:

• Unlimited support cases. Ask for help whenever you need it, 24 hours a day. Just submit a support case and you’ll receive an answer from a real person.
• Community help. Visit the vibrant E-Learning Heroes community forums to seek advice from the largest, most engaged e-learning community in the industry (450,000+ members and counting). We have a dedicated forum for Storyline discussions.
• The Rapid E-Learning Blog. Get practical, real-world tips for e-learning success from Tom Kuhlmann, Articulate’s e-learning guru.
• Get instant answers in our knowledge base.

See also: Articulate Support Policy

Does Articulate ship installation disks through the mail?

Articulate software is available via electronic (download) delivery. Shipping isn’t available.

You’ll receive an email a few minutes after placing your order with download instructions.

You can download your Articulate software at any time. You’re also welcome to burn a copy of the installation file to a CD or DVD for your own backup purposes.

What is the export classification for Storyline 3?

EAR99