The Industry Standard Screenwriting Software

Final Draft is the only screenwriting tool you need.

The number one-selling screenwriting software for over 30 years, Final Draft automatically formats your screenplay to entertainment industry standards so you can focus on what you do best - writing.

 

Turn your idea into a production-ready script for film & TV, theater, documentary and other forms of media. Final Draft has all the features you need to plan your story, collaborate with other writers, run production reports, and share your script with the world.

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Introducing Final Draft Cloud


Now Available in Final Draft Suite

Find the Final Draft product 
that's right for you.

Final Draft Suite

 

Two powerful tools. One subscription.

 

  • Final Draft Cloud
    • Elegant, minimal online writing interface (perfect for beginners)
    • Secure cloud storage for all your script and project files
    • Enterprise-secure collaboration and sharing
  • Final Draft 13
    • The industry-standard screenwriting software for desktop
  • Low monthly or annual subscription

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Final Draft 13

 

Best for personal, desktop application use.

 

  • The industry-standard screenwriting software
  • Used by 95% of film and TV professionals
  • Access production features and advanced screenwriting tools
  • Advanced outlining and story development tools
  • One-time purchase
  • Does not include Final Draft Cloud

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Final Draft 13 for Students

 

Best for educational, desktop application use.

 

  • The industry-standard screenwriting software
  • Specially discounted price for students
  • Advanced outlining and story development tools
  • Requires student verification to purchase
  • Does not include Final Draft Cloud
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Final Draft 13 Educators & Non-profits

 

Best for teachers, educators, and non-profits.

 

  • Teach using the industry's bestselling screenwriting software
  • Discounted price for educators
  • Technical support and educational resources available
  • Requires educational verification to purchase
  • Does not include Final Draft Cloud
  •  

Purchase License for Educators & Non-profits

Final Draft 13 for Studios & Production

 

Best for studios & production companies.

 

  • Multi-user licensing at a discounted rate
  • Perfect for writers room and production teams
  • Used by 95% of film and television industry
  • Technical support and upgrades included in cost
  • Does not include Final Draft Cloud
  •  

Purchase License for Studios

Who uses Final Draft?

Final Draft is the preferred screenwriting software of beginners, professionals and award-winners. Here are just a few of our testimonials.

"It's a beautiful thing when you find a program or an app that does exactly what you want it to do, that feels intuitive in that way, and I've felt for years that Final Draft achieves that."
- Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine, Free Guy, Night at the Museum)

"Final Draft makes it so much easier – and it's motivating when what you're working on looks like a script."
- Sofia Coppola (Priscilla, Lost In Translation)

"I would not be alive today without Final Draft."
- Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain, When You Finish Saving The World)

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"[My wife] bought me a screenwriting software, Final Draft... I found something that I really loved."

Ryan Coogler (Sinners, Black Panther, Creed)

 

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