A screenplay editor that runs in your browser
Open a screenplay-writing website, start typing, and every line lands in the right place. No download, no setup — just an online screenplay editor with industry-standard formatting built in.
Everything a screenplay editor should do for you
The editing surface does the formatting busywork so you can stay on the page you are actually writing.
Type, and it formats itself
Start a line with INT. or EXT. and it becomes a scene heading. Action, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, and transitions each snap to industry-standard margins (US Letter, Courier 12pt) on their own — you never set a margin or a font by hand.
A keyboard flow, not a menu
Enter advances you to the next logical element, so character flows into dialogue and dialogue back to a fresh cue. Tab cycles through element types, and ⌥1–6 (Option on Mac, Alt on Windows) sets any element directly. Your hands stay on the keys.
Autocomplete from your own script
The editor learns your screenplay as you write it. Scene headings and character names autocomplete from what you have already typed — two letters and your protagonist's name is one keystroke away, no retyping locations across a hundred pages.
Live page count
A running page estimate updates as you write, so you always know how long the script is and whether that act is running heavy — without exporting a thing to find out.
Edits saved automatically
Every change is written to the cloud as you go, with a crash-safe copy kept on your device. Close the tab mid-scene and reopen it on any computer, signed in, exactly where you left off.
Export to PDF and Fountain
One click produces a properly paginated, industry-standard PDF — the format readers, contests, and producers expect. You can also export open plain-text Fountain (.fountain), so your script is never locked into this editor.
Edit from any device, with nothing to install
Because the editor is a website, the only thing you need is a browser. It runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chromebook, and the same screenplay opens on every one of them. There is no app to download, no license key to manage, and no version to keep in sync — you sign in and the latest draft is right there.
On a phone or tablet, the editor stays usable: capture a scene that just hit you, then finish it on a full keyboard later. Your work moves with you, not with one particular machine.
What's free, and what's optional
Writing and exporting cost nothing. The only paid pieces are extras you can ignore entirely.
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| Free | Optional (paid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Write & edit unlimited screenplays | Free | — |
| Automatic formatting, autosave, PDF + Fountain export | Free | — |
| Cloud library size | 3 screenplays free | Writer Pro $5/mo → 100 |
| AI script assistant (reads your full draft) | — | Optional — 1 credit per message, packs from $5 |
| Separate report products | — | Coverage $39, Combo $78, Script Reader audio drama $29 (sold separately, not part of the editor) |
You can write, format, autosave, and export forever without paying. The AI assistant never gives credits away — you only buy a credit pack if you decide you want it — and you never need it, or anything else paid, to finish a screenplay.
Screenplay editor FAQ
Is this screenplay editor free?
Yes. Writing, automatic formatting, autosave, live page count, and exporting to PDF and Fountain are free forever — no time limits, no watermarks, no page caps. A free account is required so your scripts save to the cloud and follow you between devices, the same way an online document editor works.
Do I need to install anything to use the editor?
No. The editor runs entirely in your web browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, or a Chromebook. There is nothing to download, no license key, and no setup — open the page, sign in, and start on page one.
Can I use the screenplay editor on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The editor is mobile-friendly and works in a phone or tablet browser, so you can jot a scene on the go and pick the same script back up on your laptop later. It is the same screenplay everywhere you sign in.
What formats can I export from the editor?
Two: PDF and Fountain. The PDF is paginated to industry standards (US Letter, Courier 12pt, standard margins) — the file readers and contests expect. Fountain (.fountain) is an open plain-text screenplay format, so you can move your script into any other tool whenever you like. You are never locked in.
How does the editor format my screenplay automatically?
The editor is element-aware. Enter advances you to the next logical element, Tab cycles element types, and ⌥1–6 (Option, or Alt on Windows) sets a type directly. Lines that start with INT. or EXT. become scene headings, and every element snaps to standard screenplay margins on its own as you type.
How many screenplays can I keep?
A free account holds up to 3 screenplays — enough to draft, finish, and start the next one with full autosave and export. If you need more room, Writer Pro ($5/month, cancel anytime) raises your library to 100. Writing itself stays free and unlimited, and you can always export or delete a script to free a slot.
Is there an AI assistant in the editor?
Yes, but it is entirely optional and pay-as-you-go. The assistant reads your full draft and answers questions about structure, character, and pacing from your actual pages. It costs 1 credit per message, with credit packs starting at $5; credits are never given away, and you never need the assistant to write or export. Use it only if you want a second opinion.
Do you own scripts I write in the editor?
No — your work is yours. Writing your screenplay in the editor does not transfer any rights to us. Your scripts are stored privately in your account and are visible only to you.
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