Download Final Draft 13.5.0 Build 123 full permanent version for free, designed for writing screenplays, TV series, and dramas. Features industry-standard script formatting, outlining tools, and writing statistics. Easy to install.

What is a Final Draft?

Final Draft is a scriptwriting software designed for film, television series, theater, and other projects requiring industry-standard script formats. The program automatically adjusts margins, character names, dialogue, scene headings, action sequences, and other script elements, reducing the time spent manually formatting during writing. It offers templates for various project styles and features SmartType, which remembers frequently used character names, locations, and words to minimize repetition. The focus is therefore on the storyline rather than the document format. It also supports importing existing files for easy editing or further script development.

For story planning, there's a Beat Board for collecting ideas as cards and freely arranging events. This is then linked to the Story Map and Outline to define the pacing, key scenes, and chapter length goals. The Navigator helps search and filter character information, scenes, locations, or script notes when the document is large. The Outline Editor, Structure Lines, and Custom Beat Views provide an overview of the structure without having to scroll page by page, ideal for tasks requiring scene reordering, experimenting with multiple storylines, or preparing data before sending it to the team for review and further development.

The tools for daily writing also include Writing Stats to view word count, pages, and writing behavior; Typewriter View to keep the currently typing line in a readable position; Midnight Mode for working in low light conditions; and Emoji for on-screen text or notes within the chapter. Additionally, you can create PDFs with customizable colors and elements, and use Comments and ScriptNotes to communicate revisions within the team. If you need to send supporting details or general documents outside of the script, you can use... Microsoft Word They can be used together, making them suitable for screenwriters, development teams, and pre-production work that needs to maintain a standardized file format from the first draft to the final version.

Key Features

Industry-standard FormattingAutomatically formats Scene Headings, Action, Characters, Dialogue, and script elements according to industry standards.
SmartTypeRemembers character names, locations, and frequently used words to reduce retyping and help maintain a smooth writing flow.
TemplatesIncludes templates for screenplays, television, stage plays, and various writing formats.
Beat BoardStore ideas, scenes, and notes as freely movable cards before placing them into your outline.
Story Map & OutlineMap out key plot points, set length goals, and track the pacing of your script throughout the project.
Navigator 2.0Easily search and filter characters, locations, and script data when working with large documents.
Enhanced Outline EditorVisualize story structure and rearrange different sections of the script directly from the Outline view.
Writing StatsTrack word count, page count, time, and writing statistics to monitor work progress.
Typewriter ViewKeeps the line you are typing in an easy-to-read position, reducing the need to scroll the screen while writing.
Midnight ModeAdjusts the workspace interface for low-light environments and long writing sessions.
Structure Lines & Custom Beat ViewsDisplays beat relationships and customizes the story structure view to suit each project's planning method.
Custom Color PDFsExport to PDF with customizable colors and elements for reading, editing, or team collaboration.

What's new in Final Draft 13?

Netflix Screenplay Templates. Added Netflix-approved screenplay formats to the Template Gallery, ready for standard-compliant screenwriting.
Improved support for the JAWS screen reader. The Spellcheck Options tab displays in the correct tab order, and includes a new Ctrl+Shift+. shortcut to read the current element number aloud.
Minor bug fixes. Minor bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.

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