Free Script Writing App
Write scripts easier
StudioBinder’s free script writing app makes it simple to write, share and collaborate on screenplays.
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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 app will take your screenplay straight to production. Sync your screenplay and build script breakdowns, schedules, storyboards, shot lists and more.
Screenplay Format Software
Write with professional standards
StudioBinder's screenplay writing app formats your script based on WGA standards including dialogue, action lines, scene headings and more. Our scriptwriting tool also features auto-completes, keyboard shortcuts, and auto-saving to help you focus on the work.
Script Outline
Built-in script outlining
Our free online screenwriting program allows you to brainstorm your story, plot points, characters or even dialogue. Our script outline feature is fully equipped with bullets, checkboxes, video embedding and much more.
Script Imports
Upload your existing script
Upload your existing screenplays written in Final Draft, Celtx, Fountain, Word, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Text or even a PDF screenplay. Just drag and drop and StudioBinder's free movie script writing software will retain the format so you can keep writing without losing progress.
Script Versioning
Track unlimited script versions
StudioBinder's script writing app features unlimited script versions with WGA-standard coloring coded labels. That way, you can easily revisit previous versions anytime and track your progress as you go.
Script Collaboration
Share your screenplay & get feedback
StudioBinder's free screenwriting app has collaboration built in. Easily share your latest screenplay, receive script notes and resolve them as you go to make your story stronger from the start.
Script Syncing
Sync your screenplay and start pre-production
When your script is in its final draft, just sync it with StudioBinder to start building your script breakdowns, schedules, call sheets and more, all within our free script writing app.
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
Explore demo screenplay
Take a look at StudioBinder's screenplay writing app and view professional formatting in action.
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Script Writing App FAQs
Script writing basics explained
If you're going to write a script, you shouldn't use a simple word processor. Instead, use dedicated screenwriting software like StudioBinder that can not only handle the formatting automatically, it can be used to build all your other pre-production work.
Yes, it is possible to write a script using ChatGPT but there are a couple of considerations to make before you do. One, what you'll get from ChatGPT is recycled bits from the screenplays it was trained on, so there's an originality problem. Second, the formatting isn't correct so you're going to have to copy/paste the script out of ChatGPT into a screenwriting program which requires a lot of busywork.
Concept, character, and conflict. These are the three C's of screenwriting. Essentially, if you have a solid concept, compelling characters, and formidable conflict, you're well on your way to writing a solid screenplay.
Yes, you can find a Google Docs screenplay template but it's more of a guide that shows you what the equivalent of industry-standard formatting would be in a Google Doc. As you write, you'll be responsible for manually formatting everything yourself.
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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