Final Draft

Final Draft is the industry-standard screenwriting software used by 95% of film and television productions worldwide for over 30 years. It automatically formats screenplays to entertainment industry standards while providing powerful planning, collaboration, and productivity tools for professional and aspiring screenwriters.

Key Capabilities

Final Draft automatically formats screenplays to industry-standard formatting for scene headings, action, dialogue, character names, and transitions. The Beat Board and Outline Editor help writers plan and visualize story structure before and during writing. Structure Lines provide visual navigation through drafts. SmartType auto-completes character names and locations as you write. Goal-setting tools allow writers to set daily, weekly, or project-based writing targets and track progress in real time. Collaboration features enable multiple writers to work on the same script.

Who Should Use Final Draft

Final Draft is the choice for professional screenwriters, television writers, filmmakers, producers, and directors who need industry-standard script formatting. It also serves aspiring screenwriters and film students who want to learn proper formatting and develop their craft with professional-grade tools used throughout the entertainment industry.

Getting Started

Purchase Final Draft from finaldraft.com and download the software for Mac or Windows. The software includes templates for screenplays, teleplays, stage plays, and other formats. Start a new project, choose your format, and begin writing with automatic formatting. Use the Beat Board to outline your story structure before diving into the script.

Pricing & Accessibility: Final Draft is available as a one-time purchase starting at $199.99. Discounts are regularly available including 20% off for new users, 38% off for users upgrading from older versions, and educational pricing for students and teachers. There is no subscription model.

Why Consider Final Draft: As the undisputed industry standard used by 95% of productions, Final Draft ensures your scripts are properly formatted and compatible with every studio, production company, and writing room in the entertainment industry.