Format professional screenplays automatically inside Google Docs. No new software. No manual styling.
Free to install • Works in any browser • No account required
CineFormat AI is available as a Google Docs add-on and as a standalone web app — use whichever fits your workflow, or both.
Install the add-on and format screenplays directly inside Google Docs. No switching apps. Works with your existing Drive workflow.
A dedicated online screenplay editor with intelligent auto-formatting built in from the first keystroke — no add-ons needed.
Google Docs is a powerful writing tool, but it was not designed for screenplays. Writers who try to format scripts manually encounter these common frustrations:
Industry-standard screenplay margins are precise. Setting them manually in Google Docs is tedious and error-prone.
Character cues, dialogue blocks, and parentheticals each require specific indentation. Maintaining these by hand is impractical.
Sluglines must be uppercase and follow a specific syntax. There is no native Google Docs style for them.
Writers spend hours adjusting styles instead of writing. Every edit can break the formatting throughout the document.
CineFormat AI is a Google Docs add-on that handles all screenplay formatting automatically, so you can focus on writing.
CineFormat AI is a native Google Docs add-on. There is no separate application to learn or manage.
Scene headings, action lines, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, and transitions — all formatted to WGA and industry specs.
Export your finished screenplay as a properly structured PDF ready for submission or production.
Export to the industry-standard .fdx format for use in Final Draft or other compatible software.
The CineFormat AI web app is a dedicated screenplay editor that runs entirely in your browser. Open it, start writing, and formatting happens automatically as you go.
No need to run a formatter after the fact. The web app recognizes scene headings, dialogue, and action lines in real time and applies the correct style instantly.
Every element of the interface — keyboard shortcuts, tab behavior, element cycling — is designed specifically for screenwriting, not adapted from a general word processor.
Write from your laptop, desktop, or tablet. No installation, no OS restrictions. If your browser opens, CineFormat AI opens.
The same powerful export options available in the Google Docs add-on are built into the web app — export a submission-ready PDF or a .fdx file at any time.
No account required to start writing.
Open the Web App →Getting from a rough draft to a properly formatted screenplay takes four steps.
Find CineFormat AI in the Google Workspace Marketplace and install it to your account in one click.
Open any Google Doc containing your screenplay draft. CineFormat AI reads your existing content.
Launch the sidebar from the Add-ons menu and click Format. All elements are styled automatically.
Export your screenplay as a PDF or Final Draft .fdx file from the same sidebar.
CineFormat AI is built for anyone who writes scripts and prefers to work inside Google Docs.
Dedicated screenwriting applications offer power, but they come with costs and a learning curve.
| Feature | CineFormat AI (Add-on) | CineFormat AI (Web App) | Final Draft | Fade In | Manual Google Docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works inside Google Docs | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Dedicated screenplay editor | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Automatic formatting | ✓ Yes | ✓ Live | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| No installation required | ~ Add-on only | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| No subscription required | ✓ Free tier | ✓ Free tier | ✗ Paid | ~ One-time fee | ✓ Yes |
| PDF export | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ~ Basic only |
| .fdx export | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Native | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ Via Google Drive | ~ Limited | ~ Limited | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
Information based on publicly available feature lists. Verify current pricing on each product's website.
Use the Google Docs add-on or open the web app — both are free to start.