Free Screenwriting Software
The first choice for screenwriting
StudioBinder’s free screenwriting software helps you to write, share and collaborate on screenplays.
Explore Write
Explore all the features in the Write solution
Docs
Draft documents
Story Outline
Story index cards
Path to Production
Push your script to pre-production
StudioBinder's free online screenwriting software helps you write professional scripts with seamless integration using pre-production tools like script breakdowns, schedules, storyboards, shot lists, and call sheets. You won't see this in traditional screenwriting apps.
Screenplay Format Software
Focus on writing, not formatting
The days of manually formatting your script are gone. StudioBinder automatically formats your screenplay with industry-standards so you can focus on the creative writing. We also include auto-completing, hotkeys and auto-saving so you can write efficiently and with peace of mind.
Script Outline
Build your outline
The best screenplays always start with a good outline. Get the structure, story beats, character arcs, etc. in our script outline and reference it as you are writing. StudioBinder's free screenplay writing program keeps your creative process streamlined.
Script Imports
Upload existing screenplays
If you've started writing in other platforms like Final Draft, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Celtx, Fountain, Word, or even a PDF script, you can easily drag and drop the screenplay directly into StudioBinder's free screenwriting software. We'll maintain the formatting so you can focus on your story.
Script Versioning
Manage all your script versions
StudioBinder allows unlimited script versions with WGA-standard color-coding labels for easy tracking. Our free screenwriting software encrypts and securely stores each screenplay for an extra layer of security.
Script Collaboration
Collaborate with partners
We've baked in collaboration into our free screenwriting software. Share your screenplay, receive script notes and resolve them all in one place. Revisions are made together and will take your story to the next level.
Script Syncing
Start pre-production after script lock
When your final draft is completed, sync it to your project so your team can begin pre-production. From call sheets to schedules, our screenwriter software free solution is a complete video project management platform.
Explore Features
More screenwriting features
Import Scripts
Import existing scripts from Final Draft, Fountain, PDF, etc.
Title Page
Generate a title page for your script that exports with PDFs.
Autosave Settings
Adjust auto-save settings, from 20 sec to 10 min.
Script Outline
A scratchpad for all your ideas, inspirations, and reminders.
Scene Numbering
Choose between digits, letters, or custom scene numbers.
Revision History
View and restore auto-saved changes from the past.
Lock Screenplay
Lock your script to prep it for the remaining pre-production steps.
Generate PDF
Export PDFs with customizations like layout, color, scenes, etc.
Export SBX
Export a .SBX file to import into other StudioBinder accounts.
Header & Footer
Include a custom header and/or footer with your script PDF.
Watermarks
Add watermarks to your exported script PDF for extra security.
Renumber Scenes
For a clean slate after locking a script, reset scene numbers.
Screenplay Example
See our screenplay demo
Take a deeper dive into StudioBinder’s free screenwriting software to view professional screenplays.
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Free Screenwriting Software FAQs
Screenwriting software basics explained
Yes! StudioBinder is free to use. StudioBinder is and will forever be free to access and use whether you are on a Free, Teams, Education, or Enterprise account. However, there may be some additional features or content you get access to with paid subscriptions.
Any screenwriting software program will provide standard formatting but few go beyond that. The best free screenwriting software should have writing and collaboration tools that aid in the development and execution of a script. StudioBinder has an outline feature where the ideas can be gathered and organized, and collaboration all stays within the app so there's need to complicate things.
Yes, there are screenplay templates available for Microsoft Word but they are only guides for what proper formatting looks like in Word. Once you start writing, all of the formatting will need to be done manually. Instead, you should consider dedicated screenwriting software like StudioBinder that handles the formatting automatically and so much more.
Yes, you can write a script in Google Docs. There are even guides to show you how to properly format your script but the problem is that you would have to manually format your entire script. And formatting while writing is a huge drain on your creative energy so you should consider a free screenwriting software program like StudioBinder so all of your focus can be put on your story.
How to write a screenplay in StudioBinder
Open StudioBinder on your browser.
Click the Screenwriting tab on the project homepage.
Press the "New Screenplay" button and give it a title.
Open the Script Outline to organize your notes and plan out the structure.
Start writing your initial draft. Create a revision draft for each subsequent rewrite.
Press the "Sync to Project" button so that the script will integrate with other StudioBinder features.
When you're done writing and ready to start pre-production, click the "lock script" button.
Share your script with view-only links, invite collaborators or team members to get feedback.
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What else can StudioBinder do?
See all the ways we can improve your production workflow.
Write
Industry-standard scriptwriting software and note taking.
Breakdown
Identify all the pre-production details you need to know
Visualize
Visualize the script to get everyone on the same page
Plan
Collaborate with department heads as you prepare for production
Task Boards
Team collaboration
Media Library
Share docs & media
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