NEWS | Webtoon runs Canvas, a digital comics platform where anyone aged 13 or older can publish an original series with no approval step and no book deal. Creators keep ownership of their work and can remove a series whenever they choose, under a non-exclusive agreement.
In March 2026 the company announced a single international Canvas covering seven languages. The plan includes a creator dashboard with readership analytics, recommendations tailored to each reader's history, and an opt-in translation tool powered by AI. The translation beta was set for spring 2026 for eligible English-language creators. Ad revenue sharing is set to extend to every supported language, with a lower minimum payout planned for 2026.
For young artists, the aim is that one upload can reach readers in other languages, with a dashboard showing what is working. Editors also select standout Canvas series and reach out with offers to join the paid Originals program. Creators can also sign with other publishers.
In BMN's view, print publishers and printers may lose their place as the main gate for new talent, although some already sign popular web series into books. Companies built on print runs and shelf space feel the pressure first, since publishing, translating and tracking an audience are meant to happen in one app.
If a phone can publish, translate and measure a comic's audience, what will a traditional publisher still offer a young creator?
