Screenwriting Software
Free screenwriting software
StudioBinder’s screenwriting software makes it easy to draft, collaborate, and format scripts online.
Explore Write
Explore all the features in the Write solution
Docs
Draft documents
Story Outline
Story index cards
From Script to Shoot
Guide your screenplay through the pipeline
StudioBinder’s online screenwriting software helps you move effortlessly from writing to production. Start writing and connect it to tools for storyboards, shot lists, schedules, sides, and call sheets.
Screenplay Format Software
Write with pro screenplay standards
Our script editor software automatically applies WGA-approved formatting for dialogue, action, and scene headings. Auto-complete, hotkeys, and built-in saving features give you the same ease of use you’d expect from the best screenwriting software, so you can focus purely on story.
Script Outline
Organize your plot and story beats
StudioBinder's screenwriting program allows you to brainstorm and structure your screenplay in one place with Script Outlines. Toss those index cards and create a better script outline with checkboxes, rich formatting, media files, bullets, video embeds and more.
Script Imports
Pick up where you left off
Import your script drafts from Final Draft screenwriting software, Fountain, Word, or PDF files and continue writing without losing progress. StudioBinder's scriptwriting tool will seamlessly carry over with proper screenplay formatting.
Script Versioning
Keep every script version organized
Track your progress with an unlimited amount of versions with WGA-standard color coding. StudioBinder’s screenwriting software saves all your drafts securely to easily reference past versions whenever you need it.
Script Collaboration
Collaborate with anyone in real-time
Easily share your screenplay, receive feedback, resolve script notes and make your story stronger as you go. StudioBinder's free screenwriting software makes collaboration seamless.
Script Syncing
Sync your screenplay and start production
When your screenplay is finalized, simply sync it with StudioBinder's production tools. Create script breakdowns, shooting schedules, storyboards, shot lists, call sheets and more.
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 a demo screenplay
Take a look at StudioBinder’s screenplay example and test out the screenwriting features.
"StudioBinder’s screenwriting program is intuitively designed for film and video professionals heading into pre-production."
Jourdan Aldredge, PremiumBeat
Call Sheet FAQs
Screenwriting 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.
It’s a writing program that automatically formats scripts according to industry standards. Screenwriters use it to draft, edit, and prepare scripts for film and television.
Yes. StudioBinder provides free screenwriting software online so writers can start scripts, collaborate, and manage their projects without cost.
Customers
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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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