100% Cross-Platform

Final Draft scripts are identical on both Windows and Macintosh platforms and can easily be exchanged between both.

Import/Export

Files from any word processor can be imported easily, no need to re-type your script. Export to multiple file formats (including PDF) to easily and securely share scripts with anyone.

Script Registry

Final Draft is a preferred file format and the only scriptwriting software with an authorized agreement with the WGAw online registry service.

Production Features

Handles production functions with ease, including scene numbering, A and B pages, multiple revisions, character sides and specialized reports.

Tagger

A separate application that enables you to break down Final Draft scripts into their various elements and export them into any scheduling software.

ScriptCompare

Dynamically compares two scripts and highlights any changes, allowing you to easily see the differences from one file to the next.

Templates

Over 50 television show, movieand stageplay templates are included, completewith characters and locations.

Format Assistant

Checks your script for common formatting errors, such as missing dialogue, extra spaces, carriage returns and blank elements.

ScriptNotes

Pop-up windows which can hold ideas, notes, suggestions or scene fragments without taking up space onscreen.

CollaboWriter

Write, edit and discuss a script with other Final Draft users in real time, over the internet, anywhere in the world.

Text to Speech

Have your script read back to you by assigning different voices to your characters. Its like having a live script reading in your computer.

Ask the Expert

An interactive problem-solver with legendary screenwriting teacher Syd Field, television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGAws The Creative Rights Handbook

( NEW ) Scene Properties Inspector (SPI)

Track data specific to each scene in this new floating palette such as the scenes story beats that will eventually make up the action, characters and dialogue of the scene. Add and edit your scenes title such as Villain introduced, and add color to the scene to help you track things like storylines, character arcs, and material you need to get back to later. Like the Navigator, the SPI will display the details of whatever scene youre working on in your script so that you have your summary notes handy as you need them

( NEW ) Remember Workspace

If you are working among multiple drafts, it is important to make sure you are editing the correct draft. With the new Workspace preference, you can have Final Draft open all the files you had open in the order you were working on them the last time you worked in Final Draft.

( NEW ) Scene View

With the Scene View you can look at your script from a 5,000 foot view and select, drag and drop one or more scenes to reorganize your ideas as you outline. Insert new scenes easily and hide or show information important to you such as the scenes action, title and summary. Scene View also displays a scenes color so you can quickly identify one scene from another. Print your scene view or just view it alongside the script. With a double click you can sync the script to instantly go to any scene youve selected in Scene View.

( IMPROVED ) Index Cards

This improved workhorse feature has double-sided cards that display the scripts scene on one side and the summary on the other. The summary view allows you to enter ideas directly into the index card such as your basic outline, notes, sequence or act markers, comments, locations, blocking... anything you need to build and organize your story. You can also color your Index Cards to help organize themes, character arcs, A and B stories, etc. Select and rearrange multiple cards at once if you need to reorder your scenes. Print your index cards directly on 3x5 or 4x6 cards for use in the traditional way if you want to visualize and organize scenes outside of the application. Double-clicking on a card in split-panel view will automatically sync the scene selected with your script.

( IMPROVED ) Final Draft Tagger 2

This updated stand-alone application reads any Final Draft script and enables you to tag

elements within the script [cast, costumes, props, etc.] and export the results into most

scheduling applications. Created with the help of veteran assistant directors, producers, and unit production managers, Tagger means no more going over a paper script again and again with highlighters. Its also great for stage production.

( NEW ) Page Count Management

Our new Leading style in version 8 allows you to adjust the spacing of the entire script or you can select individual sections of text and adjust their spacing to help manage your page count.

( IMPROVED ) Built-in Spell-Checking and Thesaurus

The vastly improved spell-checking engine comes with English (US) and a built-in thesaurus plus the option to install one of 15 additional language spell-checkers and thesauri.

( IMPROVED ) Scene Navigator

Manage the pace and flow of your story and keep track of up to nine categories of information related to your scenes. The Scene Navigator is a sortable, customizable floating palette that displays details about your script such as a scenes title, color, page number, length, and location, and it stays in sync as you select various scenes from the script. As your script progresses you can pick and choose the columns of information that are relevant for your current phase of writing.