Welcome to OpenDraft

The free, open-source screenwriting application. This manual will help you get started and master every feature.

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New to screenwriting software? Start with the Getting Started guide for a quick walkthrough of writing your first screenplay.

Quick Start

  1. Install OpenDraftDownload the desktop app for macOS, Windows, or Linux, or run it in your browser.
  2. Create a project — Click New Project on the Projects screen, give it a name, and open it.
  3. Start writing — Click New Script inside your project, and begin writing your screenplay. OpenDraft handles formatting automatically.
  4. Save your work — Press S to save, or use File > Versions > Check In to create a version checkpoint you can return to later.

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