Edible film was effectively prepared using tapioca starch, and physicochemical properties of tapioca starch film were effectively improved and matched those of pullulan film by minor addition of gums. Starch may effectively replace pullulan as the polymer in edible films with less amount of solids (5% vs. 20%). However, starch films are inferior to pullulan films in water solubility and stability against dry conditions, which could be improved by minor incorporation of gums. For a tapioca starch film (5% solids), an incorporation of xanthan or gellan (4% based on total solids in film) improved the film solubility and mechanical properties that approached those of pure pullulan film. For optimization of gum incorporation in starch films, however, additional research should be followed.