Screenwriting Software
From story maps to outlines, and drag-and-drop builders, Screenwriting Software is essential for writing screenplays and scripts. Here’s a list of software from Gemini Ink faculty member Amie Charney – Each name is linked to the website for easy access. This list is in (sort of) alphabetical order, not in any sort of rating order. (This list was last updated in 2021).
- Arc Studio
- Celtx Studio (has a free trial period)
- Fade In Pro
- Final Draft (Industry Standard and what I use)
- Highland 2 (free but watermarks your pdf files)
- KIT Scenarist
- Movie Magic
- Raw Scripts.com (free)
- Script Buddy
- Script Studio
- Scrivener (used for novels as well)
- Studio Binder
- Squibler
- Prewrite
- Slugline
- Storyist
- Subscript
- Trelby (free)
- Writer Duet (free for your 1st three scripts)
- WriterSolo (free)