Screenplay Program Free
Screenplays start here
StudioBinder’s free screenplay program allows you to write, share and collaborate on professional screenplays online.
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Explore all the features in the Write solution
Docs
Draft documents
Story Outline
Story index cards
Script to Screen
From script through pre-production
StudioBinder is more than just a basic free scriptwriting software and differs from traditional screenwriting apps. Our screenplay program is seamlessly integrated to pre-production tools like script breakdowns, scheduling, storyboards, shot lists, call sheets and more.
Screenplay Format Software
Automatic screenplay formatting
Every screenplay is professionally formatted right out the gate so you can focus on the creative writing. StudioBinder's free screenwriting program also features auto-complete, hotkeys & auto-saving to make you and your writing more efficient.
Script Outline
Outline your entire story
Brainstorm your ideas and outline your script right alongside your screenplay. Put your index cards aside and outline your plot, story beats, character arcs, and much more within our free screenplay program.
Script Imports
Upload an existing script
Simply upload your existing screenplay that was written inside Final Draft, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Celtx, Fountain, Word, or even a PDF script. StudioBinder's screenplay writing program is an alternative that actually preserves the formatting out of the box so you can focus on the story.
Script Versioning
Unlimited script versions
StudioBinder’s screenplay program free allows you to securely store unlimited script versions with WGA-standard color-coding for easier tracking. Every screenplay draft is encrypted and saved locally for extra security.
Script Collaboration
Collaborate with partners
Screenwriting can be done solo or with a team. Share your screenplay, get feedback and resolve script notes all in one place. StudioBinder is more than just a screenwriter software, it's a platform with collaboration built-in.
Script Sync
Sync and start the pre-production process
When your screenplay has a final draft, simply sync it with our production tools so your team gets started on script breakdowns, schedules, storyboards, shot lists and call sheets.
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
View screenplay demo
Explore StudioBinder’s free screenplay writing program in action and check out the formatting firsthand.
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Screenplay Program FAQs
Screenplay writing basics explained
The 3 C's of screenwriting are Concept, Character, and Conflict. These are the building blocks of a solid story.
Yes, you can use Google Docs to write a script. The downside is that you'll have to format your script manually, which can quickly become a tedious process that interrupts your creative flow on every page.
With a quick Google search, you'll be able to find a downloadable copy of a script, assuming it's available. Sometimes production companies willingly release these online, the writer might post them on their website, or film outlets will host entire collections. StudioBinder's script library hosts hundreds of screenplays.
The easiest script to write would be a short film, not a feature. This could be anywhere from 5-20 pages. And the content should be something personal that you have experience with. So you can transcribe your story more than create it.
The professional standard script font is Courier 12-pt. One reason for this is because Courier is a "fixed-width" font so that each letter takes up the same amount of space on the page. This is important because scripts are budgeted and scheduled based on their length so having this type of font helps keep that process as consistent as possible.
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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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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