Free screenwriting software that lives in your browser
Industry-standard formatting, automatic as you type. Autosave, PDF and Fountain export, and a built-in AI script assistant. No downloads, no payment required to write.
A screenwriting app that gets out of your way
Everything you need to take a screenplay from FADE IN to final PDF — and nothing you have to configure first.
Formatting on autopilot
Scene headings, action, character, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions — every element snaps to industry-standard margins (US Letter, Courier 12pt) as you type. Lines starting with INT. or EXT. become scene headings automatically.
Keyboard flow you already know
Enter moves you to the next logical element — character to dialogue, dialogue back to character. Tab cycles element types, and ⌘1–6 sets any type directly. If you've used professional screenwriting software, your muscle memory just works.
Never lose a page
Your script autosaves to the cloud about every second and a half while you type, with a crash-safe copy kept on your device. Close the laptop mid-scene and pick up exactly where you left off, on any computer.
Export to PDF and Fountain
One click produces a properly paginated, industry-standard PDF — the format producers, contests, and readers expect. You can also export plain-text Fountain (.fountain), so your script is never locked in.
An assistant that's read your whole script
Ask about structure, character, dialogue, or pacing — our AI reads your full draft with every message, so its notes reference your actual scenes. Writing is free forever; the assistant uses credits (1 credit per message), and you start with 25 free.
Page count and autocomplete
A live page estimate updates as you write, so you always know where you stand. Scene headings and character names autocomplete from your own script — type two letters and your protagonist's name is one keystroke away.
How the free screenwriting app works
From blank page to industry-standard PDF in three steps.
Create a free account
Sign up in under a minute. Your screenplays live in your account, just like documents in a cloud drive — no installs, no license keys.
Start typing — formatting handles itself
Open a new screenplay and write. Enter and Tab move you between elements; the app keeps every line on industry-standard margins automatically.
Export to PDF or Fountain anytime
When you're ready to share, download a properly paginated PDF or a plain-text Fountain file. Your script is always yours to take anywhere.
Free online screenwriting software vs. paid apps
Final Draft and Celtx are excellent, established tools. Here is an honest look at how writing here compares. Prices are approximate — see each vendor's site for current rates.
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| AIScriptReader Write | Final Draft | Celtx | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $199 one-time | Subscription (from $15/mo) |
| Runs in the browser | Yes — nothing to install | No — desktop install | Yes |
| Industry-standard formatting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud autosave | Yes | Local files | Yes |
| PDF + Fountain export | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI script assistant | Built-in (credit-based) | No | No |
Pricing reflects the vendors' public-facing product information at the time of writing. Looking for a deeper breakdown of the whole field? See our full screenwriting software comparison.
Screenwriting software for beginners and working writers
If you're writing your first script, the hardest part is usually the formatting — where dialogue sits on the page, when a scene heading is needed, what a transition looks like. This app makes those decisions for you, so you can focus on the story. Type a line starting with INT. or EXT. and it becomes a scene heading; press Enter after a character name and you're in dialogue.
If you've been writing for years, the keyboard flow will feel immediately familiar, your drafts follow you to any computer, and the Fountain export means you're never locked in. And when a draft is finished, AIScriptReader's screenplay coverage and development notes are one upload away.
Free screenwriting app FAQ
Is this screenwriting app really free?
Yes. Writing, cloud autosave, page counting, and exporting to PDF and Fountain are 100% free with no time limits, page limits, or watermarks. You need a free account so your screenplays are saved to the cloud and available on any computer — the same way an online document editor works.
What costs money, then?
Two optional things. Chatting with the AI script assistant uses credits at 1 credit per message, and you get 25 free credits when you start writing. And if you want to keep more than 3 screenplays in your cloud library at once, Writer Pro is $5/month. If you use neither, you never pay anything — the editor itself is free forever.
How many screenplays can I store?
A free account includes a cloud library of up to 3 screenplays — enough to draft, finish, and start the next one, all with full autosave and export. If you need more room, Writer Pro ($5/month, cancel anytime) raises your library to 100 screenplays. Writing itself stays free and unlimited on every plan: no page limits, no watermarks, and you can always export or delete a screenplay to free up a slot.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. It runs entirely in your web browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, or a Chromebook. There is nothing to install, no license key, and your script is always up to date wherever you sign in.
What export formats are supported?
Two: PDF and Fountain. The PDF export is properly paginated to industry standards (US Letter, Courier 12pt, standard margins) — the format producers and contests expect. Fountain is an open plain-text screenplay format, so you can move your script to any other screenwriting software at any time.
Does the AI assistant actually read my whole script?
Yes. Every message you send includes your full current draft, so the assistant's feedback references your actual scenes, characters, and dialogue — not generic writing advice. Ask where your second act loses momentum or whether a character's voice is consistent, and it answers from your pages.
What is Fountain?
Fountain is an open, plain-text format for screenplays. A .fountain file is just readable text with simple conventions, and it can be opened by most modern screenwriting tools. Exporting to Fountain means your work is never locked into one app.
Do you own my script if I write it here?
No — your work is yours, full stop. Writing your screenplay in AIScriptReader does not transfer any rights to us. Your scripts are stored privately in your account and are only visible to you.
Is this good screenwriting software for beginners?
Yes — formatting is the hardest part of screenwriting for beginners, and here it is automatic. You type, and the app puts every element in the right place. There is nothing to configure, and the built-in assistant can explain formatting conventions or give story feedback when you want a second opinion.