Common questions about CineFormat AI, screenplay formatting in Google Docs, the standalone web app, and export options.
About CineFormat AI
CineFormat AI is a screenplay formatting tool available in two forms: a Google Docs add-on and a standalone web app at app.cineformat.net. Both automatically format screenplays according to industry standards — scene headings, dialogue, action lines, transitions, margins, and spacing.
Google Docs add-on: Installs inside Google Docs. Formats your existing draft via a sidebar. Ideal if you already write in Google Docs and collaborate in Google Drive.
Web app (app.cineformat.net): A dedicated browser-based screenplay editor. Formats your script live as you type — no installation, no Google account required. Works on any device in any modern browser.
CineFormat AI is designed specifically for this purpose. It is a dedicated Google Docs add-on that handles all screenplay formatting automatically, without requiring you to leave Google Docs or learn a new application.
Yes. Both the Google Docs add-on and the web app have a free tier with core formatting features. The add-on is free to install from the Google Workspace Marketplace. The web app is free to open at app.cineformat.net/write — no account required. Additional features may be available as part of a paid tier.
The Google Docs add-on requires a Google account, as it installs inside Google Docs. The standalone web app does not require a Google account — or any account at all. You can start writing at app.cineformat.net/write immediately.
Web App Questions
No. Open app.cineformat.net/write in any browser and start writing immediately. No account, no installation, no sign-up required.
The web app formats your screenplay live as you type. It recognizes scene headings, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, action lines, and transitions, and applies the correct industry-standard style to each element automatically — no manual formatting step required.
The web app runs in any modern browser on any device — laptop, desktop, or tablet. No installation or operating system restrictions apply. If your browser opens, the web app opens.
Yes. The web app supports the same export options as the Google Docs add-on: PDF export with proper screenplay formatting (Courier New 12pt, correct margins, page numbers) and Final Draft .fdx export for use in Final Draft or compatible software.
Use the Google Docs add-on if you already write in Google Docs, work collaboratively in Google Drive, or have existing drafts you want to format. Use the web app if you want a purpose-built screenplay editor with live formatting, prefer not to use Google Docs, or need to start writing immediately without any setup.
Formatting Questions
Google Docs does not include built-in screenplay formatting. It is possible to configure custom paragraph styles manually, but this process is complex and difficult to maintain. CineFormat AI adds automatic screenplay formatting directly inside Google Docs. Alternatively, the CineFormat AI web app provides a dedicated editor with no manual formatting required.
CineFormat AI supports all standard screenplay elements: scene headings (sluglines), action lines, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, and transitions. It also handles page margins, font, and spacing automatically. Both the add-on and the web app support the same set of elements.
Yes. The Google Docs add-on works with existing Google Docs — write your script first, then apply formatting in one step. If you prefer the web app, you can paste your existing draft in and format from there.
Export Questions
With CineFormat AI installed, open the sidebar from the Add-ons menu and click the PDF Export option. The export preserves all formatting — margins, Courier font, spacing — so the output meets industry submission standards.
Yes. Both the Google Docs add-on and the web app can export your formatted screenplay to the .fdx format used by Final Draft and other compatible screenwriting applications.
Yes. The PDF export from CineFormat AI uses standard screenplay formatting: Courier New 12pt, correct margins, proper element spacing, and page numbering.
Technical Questions
Both the Google Docs add-on and the web app work in any modern browser, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
The add-on is available in the Google Workspace Marketplace. Search for "CineFormat AI" or follow the install link on the CineFormat AI homepage.
The web app is available at app.cineformat.net/write. No installation or account is required — open it in any browser and start writing.