Welcome to Scrite

Scrite is an open‑source desktop screenwriting app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can write in multiple languages, export industry‑standard PDFs, and generate reports and more. Watch this video to get a quick visual overview of the product.

Quick Links

• Official Scrite Website
• Downloads Page
• Pricing

Scene‑Centric Approach

Most screenwriting apps treat a screenplay like a series of pages, but Scrite treats it like a series of scenes—because that’s how movies are made. Instead of focusing on page counts, Scrite helps you structure and visualize your story through its structure-first-scene-centric UI.

Why Scenes First?

Screenwriting apps have traditionally mirrored typewriters, where each page roughly translates to one minute of screen time, a format deeply rooted in the industry. While page count remains important, Scrite shifts the focus to scenes because that’s how filmmakers think.

In Scrite, you don’t write with pages in mind—you build your screenplay scene by scene. This approach makes it easier to structure your narrative, see relationships between different scenes, and navigate your story organically. Scrite incorporates familiar elements from traditional apps, but presents them in a way that prioritizes scene flow rather than rigid page formatting.

By embracing this scene-first mindset, Scrite offers a unique writing experience that better aligns with the way stories are conceived, developed, and brought to life.

Scrite still supports industry standards but helps writers think in scenes first.

Page‑Centric Apps	Scrite’s Scene‑Centric Approach
Think in pages	Think in scenes
Screenplay length = page count	Screenplay length = scene flow
Mimics typewriters	Mimics filmmaking structure
Formatting = aligned with industry standard	Formatting = aligned with industry standard
Navigation = scroll through pages	Navigation = jump between scenes

What Scrite Is Not

To set expectations clearly, here’s what Scrite does not aim to be.

Page‑Centric ✗

Scrite is not a direct replacement for traditional screenwriting apps like Final Draft, Celtx, or Arc Studio. It doesn’t mimic the typewriter-based, page-centric approach these apps follow. Instead, it reimagines screenplay writing by focusing on scenes as the fundamental unit of storytelling.

NOTE: Scrite does calculate page count, estimates screentime, and displays approxmate page boundaries. However, it is not designed to be a page-centric editor.

Cloud Storage ✗

Scrite saves files locally on your computer. We don’t store your work on our server, and therefore cannot offer file sync across different devices, nor can we offer to recover your lost files.

While Scrite does offer to auto save changes frequently, helps restore from a backup and also store unsaved ones in a private vault, these still rely on your local computer storage.

In the future, we plan to add built-in integrations for popular cloud storage services like Google Drive and OneDrive. Until then, you can use the folder-sync features provided by these platforms for file sync and backup.

Real‑Time Collaboration ✗

Scrite doesn’t support multiple writers editing the same document simultaneously. The app warns when a file is opened on more than one device, but safeguards aren’t foolproof. Concurrent editing may cause conflicts or data loss. We recommend using Shield to limit write access to one or more users identified by their email.

Real-time collaboration is planned for a future update.

Dark Mode ✗

Dark mode is one of our most‑requested features. We appreciate how helpful it is and plan to add it. For now, Scrite doesn’t include a dark theme, and we apologise if this is a deal breaker for you.

AI Copilot ✗

Scrite doesn’t include built‑in AI features today. If you prefer an AI copilot, you can use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, or Gemini alongside Scrite.

We’re exploring AI‑enabled workflows that respect your creative voice. When they’re ready, we’ll announce them on our website and in this guide.

Production Planning ✗

Right now, Scrite focuses on offering a smooth writing experience. In the near future we plan to build product planning tools like,

• Shot division
• Storyboarding
• Scheduling
• Call sheets
• Budgeting
• Customizable reports
• Production tracking
• Companion apps for mobile and tablets

We also intend to offer AI assists that support these workflows—without getting in the way of your creative process.

Supported Platforms

Scrite is a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

As of writing Scrite is not available for tablets and mobile phones, though we would like to support them at some point in the future.

Minimum Requirements

• Operating System
  • Windows 10 or later
    • Scrite may run on Windows 7/8.1, but it’s not actively tested.
    • If installation fails or the app won’t start (DLL errors), install Windows Updates and then reinstall Scrite.
  • macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later
    • Universal builds with native support for both x86_64 and Apple Silicon
  • GNU/Linux
    • Ubuntu 22.04 or later
    • X11 or Wayland
• Hardware
  • Display Resolution: 1366x768 or higher recommended
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Any Intel processor with 2 cores or more
  • Graphics Card with 16MB or more VRAM is recommended, although not absolutely required

The best way to check if Scrite works for you is to install it and use the free trial for a couple of weeks.

Installing Scrite

Download the installer for your OS from the Downloads page.

Note: Review installation instructions on the Downloads page for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Subscription Options

On first launch, create a Scrite account and activate the 30‑day free trial—or sign up for a paid plan.

Note: Without an active subscription (trial or paid), the app is locked.

Scrite Account

On first launch, set up your login using your email address.

Note: Your Scrite account manages trials and subscriptions. It doesn’t sync documents or settings across devices.

Click "Continue" and you’ll receive an activation code by email.

Copy the code and paste it into Scrite.

Once verified, Scrite issues license tokens and unlocks the app.

License tokens renew automatically as long as you’re online and use Scrite at least once every 28 days. If the app can’t connect within that window, it locks and prompts you to reactivate.

30‑Day Free Trial

Try all features and ensure Scrite works on your devices. Click "Start" next to Free Trial—no credit card required. You can import from other formats and export Scrite documents to third‑party formats.

The following features are restricted during the free trial:

• PDF watermarks can’t be configured or removed.
• Two‑Column Report can’t be saved to PDF.
• No email support.
• Use of the app is limited to one device at a time (details later).

At any time during your trial, you can purchase a plan. Paid features unlock immediately for the rest of your trial and for the duration of your plan.

Plans, prices, and currency vary by location. Film‑school students can email support@scrite.io for discounted options.

Purchase a Plan

After starting your trial, you can explore available plans or close the profile window and start writing.

At any time, click the User Account icon (top‑right) to open the User Profile dialog. Switch to the Subscriptions tab to view available plans.

Click Compare Plans (bottom‑right) to open a feature comparison table.

Review features carefully before purchasing. Cancellation or upgrade isn’t currently offered.

When ready, click Buy on your chosen plan. Complete payment in the browser, then return to Scrite—the plan activates immediately. If trial days remain, the app may still show "TRIAL", but paid features are available.

If you run into payment or activation issues, check the FAQ. For help, email support@scrite.io.

NOTE: Latest plans and pricing can be looked up on our website.

Referral Code

Sometimes you may get hold of a referral code from one of our partners, or existing subscribers. You may enter the referral code by clicking on the Enter Referral Code link. This will open a dialog box into which you can enter the referral code to unlock special discounted plans, provided the codes are valid and active.