Professional screenplay writing without fighting the formatting.
Zen Writer formats scenes, dialogue and transitions automatically, imports and exports Final Draft FDX, exports print-ready PDF, remembers every version, and searches the whole script — on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.
A full studio, one tap away
Automatic formatting, FDX import/export, PDF export, version history, search, and every device — without breaking your flow.
Just type. We handle the formatting.
Scene headings, action, characters, dialogue, parentheticals and transitions fall into place as you write. Stay focused on the scene — not the ruler.
Scene navigator
Jump to any scene in an instant. Reorder, edit synopses, and keep the whole script within reach.
Cast, collected for you
Characters appear automatically as you write. See the list, arcs, and dialogue at a glance.
Search and script statistics
Search every line, then check pages, runtime and scene breakdown without leaving the draft.
FDX import/export and PDF export
Export PDF, Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain and plain text. Import .fdx, .fountain, .txt and PDF screenplays.
Version history
Browse and restore earlier versions of your script. Write without fear — every change is remembered. (Pro)
iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android
Draft a scene on iPhone, rewrite the act on iPad or Mac, and keep every screenplay export-ready on Android.
Open the app and write
Start a screenplay
One tap from the library. Your scripts live on your device — no account, no wait, fully offline.
Type. Formatting follows.
Smart Enter knows what comes next. Scene headings, character cues and dialogue snap into industry-standard layout.
Share the draft
Export a print-ready PDF, Final Draft, or Fountain file. Share to any app in one tap.
A calm place for the whole script
Try the tools before you download the app.
Convert an FDX, recover Fountain, format a draft, build a logline — no login.
PDF to FDX Converter
Recover screenplay elements from a text-based PDF and download a Final Draft XML file.
fdx to pdfFDX to PDF Converter
Open a Final Draft XML screenplay and download a clean, printable screenplay PDF.
free fdx viewer onlineFree FDX Viewer
Drop a Final Draft .fdx file and read it like a screenplay in your browser. Fountain and text PDFs also work. No account.
fountain to fdx converterFountain to FDX / PDF Converter
Paste Fountain or drop a .fountain file. Download Final Draft XML or a printable PDF — in the browser.
screenplay formatterPlain Text Screenplay Formatter
Paste a messy draft from Notes or Docs. Get industry sluglines, character cues, and dialogue — then download Fountain, FDX, or PDF.
logline generator screenwritingLogline Builder & Pitch Grader
Four fields. One logline. A score for voice, irony, goal, and stakes.
Start free. Upgrade when the draft is real.
One script and watermarked exports to begin. Pro unlocks unlimited screenplays, clean exports, dark theme, typewriter mode, and full edit history.
Everything you need for the first draft.
- 1 screenplay
- Automatic formatting
- Watermarked exports
About $2.50 a month — less than one weekly cycle.
- Unlimited screenplays
- Watermark-free PDF, FDX, Fountain
- Dark theme & typewriter mode
- Full edit history
Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.
Good to know
Do I need an account?
No. Zen Writer works without an account. Your screenplays stay on your device.
Does Zen Writer work offline?
Yes. Writing, formatting, scenes, characters, and autosave all work fully offline.
What formats can I import and export?
Export PDF, Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain, and plain text. Import .fdx, .fountain, .txt, and PDF screenplays.
What does Pro unlock?
Unlimited screenplays, watermark-free PDF, FDX and Fountain exports, dark theme, typewriter mode, and full edit history.
How do I manage or cancel my subscription?
Open Settings on your iPhone, tap your name, then Subscriptions. You can change plans or cancel there — access continues until the end of the current period.
Which devices are supported?
iPhone and iPad on iOS 15.1 or later, Android via Google Play, and Mac on macOS 14 or later.
The next scene is waiting.
Download Zen Writer free and write a properly formatted screenplay wherever you are.