Free screenwriting software
Free screenwriting software
that formats as you write.
The full Quillit editor is free forever — automatic industry formatting, unlimited local scripts, and watermark-free PDF export. No download, no trial, no catch.
No credit card. Works in any modern browser.
Everything here is free, forever
- The full editor with automatic formatting
- Unlimited local scripts
- Watermark-free PDF export
- Fountain import & export
- 3 cloud scripts, synced everywhere
- Dark mode, focus mode & typewriter mode
What makes it worth using, not just free
Formatting that thinks ahead
Type INT. and it becomes a scene heading. Type a name in caps and dialogue follows. You write; Quillit handles the margins, indents, and caps to industry standard.
Watermark-free PDF export
Export a clean, true one-inch-margin PDF you can send to a reader, a contest, or a producer. No watermark, no logo, no 'upgrade to remove' catch.
A calm place to write
Focus mode dims everything but the current line. Typewriter scrolling keeps your cursor centered. Dark mode for the late nights. Free, all of it.
Real writing tools
Scene navigator, statistics, find-and-replace, character rename, and title pages — the tools you actually use on a draft, not a stripped demo.
Nothing to install
Quillit runs in any modern browser on any computer or tablet. No download, no updates, no license key. Open a tab and your work is there.
Your scripts stay yours
Import and export Fountain freely, and export PDF on every plan. Your writing is never trapped inside one app or behind a paywall.
What to look for in free screenwriting software
Actually free — not a timed trial
Plenty of “free” tools are 14-day trials or cripple exports with a watermark. Quillit’s editor and PDF export are free forever, no card required.
Automatic, correct formatting
Free software that makes you set margins and tab stops by hand isn’t saving you time. Look for formatting that happens as you type — Quillit does.
Clean, watermark-free export
You should be able to send your PDF to a reader or contest without a stamp on it. Check the export before you commit; Quillit’s is clean on the free plan.
Standard file formats
Fountain and Final Draft (.fdx) keep your script portable between tools. Quillit reads and writes Fountain free, and exports .fdx on Pro.
Works on your device
Browser-based software runs anywhere — Mac, Windows, Chromebook, tablet — with nothing to install and automatic autosave.
Comparing options? See how Quillit stacks up against Final Draft or browse the writing guides on our blog.
Questions, answered.
- Is Quillit completely free?
- Yes. The full editor, automatic industry-standard formatting, unlimited local scripts, watermark-free PDF export, and Fountain import/export are free forever — no trial and no watermark. Pro ($9.99/month or $79.99/year) adds unlimited cloud scripts, Final Draft (.fdx) export, and revision history.
- Is there a catch with the free plan?
- No. You can write full-length screenplays and export watermark-free PDFs without paying. The only things reserved for Pro are unlimited cloud syncing, native .fdx export, and revision history.
- Do I need to download or install anything?
- No. Quillit runs entirely in your browser and works the same on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and tablets. There is nothing to install or update.
- Does the free version format my screenplay correctly?
- Yes. Scene headings, action, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, and transitions are laid out to standard screenplay format automatically, and your PDF exports with true one-inch margins.
- Can I export my script to other programs?
- Yes. Every plan imports and exports Fountain, a plain-text format most screenwriting apps read. Quillit Pro also exports native Final Draft (.fdx) files.
Start writing for free.
Open Quillit in your browser and write your first scene right now — no account, no download, no card.