Starch is the second largest renewable raw materials in the world except for the cellulose. Comparing with the synthetic material, the starch-based films shows more unique and excellent properties such as green, non-toxic, biodegradable. It is one of the most promising new materials because it can ease the pollution to environment and the pressure on the dying up raw material of non-degradable synthetic material, and realize the sustainable development of resources. The main methods of preparing starch-based films including the wet and dry ways were reviewed in the paper. The physical and chemical properties of starch-based films were also summarized. It can be widely used in food fresh keeping, packaging and other fields, and the application prospects of starch-based film were also discussed.