Script Software Free Download
Write better scripts
StudioBinder’s free script software allows you to write, share and collaborate on screenplays online.
Explore Write
Explore all the features in the Write solution
Docs
Draft documents
Story Outline
Story index cards
Script to Screen
Guide your script through pre-production
StudioBinder's free script writing software can sync your screenplay to generate script breakdowns, shooting schedules, storyboards, shot lists, script sides and more.
Script Software Format
Write with industry standards
StudioBinder's free screenwriting software auto-formats so you can focus on scriptwriting. We feature auto-completing, auto-saving and keyboard shortcuts to make you even more efficient with your time.
Script Outline
Outline your story
StudioBinder's script outlines allow you to plan your story, develop character arcs, or use it simply as a notepad. We provide rich formatting options including bullets, checkboxes, embeddable media and more to add clarity to your story.
Script Imports
Upload your existing script
Upload any screenplay written in Final Draft, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Celtx, Fountain, Word, or even a PDF script. Just drag and drop your script, and we'll make sure the professional formatting is retained so you stay focused on the story.
Script Versioning
Track unlimited script versions
StudioBinder's free movie script software allows unlimited script versions with WGA-standard color-coded labels for easy navigation. Each screenplay is securely encrypted online and you can easily revisit previous versions at any point.
Script Collaboration
Get script notes easier
StudioBinder's film script writing software has collaboration tools built-in. Share your latest draft, gather script notes, and resolve notes instantly.
Script Syncing
Sync and start pre-production
When your final draft is ready, sync with StudioBinder's script software to make breakdowns, 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
Check out StudioBinder’s screenplay writing software with professional formatting.
"StudioBinder’s screenwriting program is intuitively designed for film and video professionals heading into pre-production."
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Script Software FAQs
Script writing basics explained
There are many resources online that host downloadable screenplays. StudioBinder even has our own script library with hundreds of film and TV scripts that you can read, download, and study.
If you want to write a script, you could use the standard word processor programs like Word or Google Docs but you would have to manually format your script, which would take precious time away from what matters most — your creativity. Instead, you should choose a dedicated screenwriting program like StudioBinder that handles all the formatting automatically.
The easiest script to write would be a short film focusing on something you have personal experience with. For example, a story from your own life. This way, it's simpler than a feature film and you would mostly be transcribing the events from your memory rather than having to create them from scratch.
Yes, it's technically possible to write a script in Google Docs, but it isn't recommended. Mostly because the particular formatting that screenplays require would have to be done by hand. Rather than spend those precious hours haggling with the format, you should use a dedicated screenwriting software program like StudioBinder that handles all the formatting automatically.
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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