Screenplay Generator
Write screenplays even better
StudioBinder’s screenplay generator helps you write, format, share and collaborate on scripts efficiently.
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Story index cards
Script to Screen
Take your screenplay to production
StudioBinder's screenplay generator makes it easy to write scripts and connect to our pre-production tools such as script breakdowns, shooting schedules, storyboards, shot lists, call sheets and more.
Screenplay Generator
Write with professional standards
Our screenplay generator keeps your script properly formatted according to industry standards and makes it production-ready. Just upload your script and we'll handle the formatting, from font sizes to margins, auto-completion, auto-saving and hotkeys to make scriptwriting more efficient.
Script Outline
Organize your ideas in one place
StudioBinder provides an easy way to structure your story, develop character arcs or flesh out your script outline for total clarity on your screenplay. Use rich formatting options, checkboxes, embed videos, insert photos and more.
Script Upload
Upload your screenplay
Pick up exactly where you left off by uploading your existing screenplay that was written in Final Draft, Celtx, Fountain, Word, Text or even a script PDF file. Just drag and drop into our screenplay generator and we'll preserve all of the formatting so you stay focused on the story.
Script Versioning
Track all your script versions
StudioBinder’s screenplay generator provides unlimited script versions with WGA-standard color coding for easy visibility. Every screenplay is encrypted and stored locally for extra security and you can revisit past versions without losing any progress.
Script Collaboration
Receive script notes easily
Collaboration is built-in to StudioBinder. We make it easy to share your script, receive script notes and resolve them all in one place.
Script Syncing
Re-sync and start pre-production
When your screenplay has a final draft, simply re-sync the script to your project and you can begin generating script breakdowns, shooting schedules, storyboards, shot lists, call sheets and more.
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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
View sample screenplay
Check out how StudioBinder's screenplay generator formats your script.
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Screenplay Generator FAQs
Screenplay writing basics explained
There are many AI image and video generators available that can simply take your script and turn it into imagery. Many of these tools offer a free trial but few are completely free.
ChatGPT can be a screenplay generator but you should consider it a rough first draft. Remember that these AI tools can only generate versions of what it has been given. So a screenplay written by ChatGPT is basically a recycled amalgamation of other people's work.
Producing a script is all about problem solving. Finding the crew, securing locations or building sets, acquiring money for the budget — these are all the key tasks involved in producing.
Screenplay length for a short film can be anywhere between 1 and 60 pages. Feature length scripts average around 90-110 pages. The average calculation is rather simple: 1 page of a properly formatted screenplay will equal 1 minute of screentime.
It's never a bad idea to copyright your work, including screenplays. But as soon as a work is generated, a copyright is applied. You should research the specifics of copyright laws to be 100% confident but it's recommended to get a more official copyright certification before you send your screenplay out. You can also register your script with the WGA, for example.
The easiest script to write would be a short film and focused on content that you are familiar with. That way, you can keep it simple and you won't need to do much research or brainstorming on the actual content, you can pull it straight from your own life.
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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