Final Draft (software)

Final Draft is a screenwriting software application used primarily for writing and formatting screenplays, teleplays, and stageplays. It is widely considered an industry standard and is used by professional screenwriters, television writers, and playwrights.

Key features of Final Draft include automatic pagination according to industry standards, script formatting tools, collaboration features that allow multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, outlining tools, and report generation (scene reports, character reports, etc.). The software also includes templates for different media formats, such as film, television, and theater.

Final Draft automates many of the tedious and time-consuming tasks associated with script formatting, allowing writers to focus on the creative aspects of writing. It ensures that scripts adhere to industry-accepted formatting guidelines, which are crucial for submission to agents, producers, and studios.

While primarily used for screenwriting, Final Draft can also be used for other types of writing where a specific format is required, such as comic books and graphic novels. Its features are specifically designed to facilitate the screenwriting process from initial concept to finished script.