DubScript Screenplay Writer is a robust and user-friendly screenplay editor designed specifically for writers of film, TV, and online scripted projects. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what the product does and its key features:
What it Does
DubScript allows writers to create and edit screenplays using a plain-text format, eliminating the need for manual formatting. The app supports industry-standard formats such as Final Draft (.fdx) and Fountain, a popular open-standard markup language for writing scripts in plain text. This makes it easy to write naturally without the distraction of formatting, and then automatically format the screenplay to industry standards.Key Features
Input and Output Formats
- Plain-text Input: Write your script in a free-flowing plain-text editor. Scenes start with INT. or EXT., character names are capitalized, and dialog is double-spaced.
- Output Formats: Export your screenplay to Final Draft (.fdx), PDF, HTML, or print directly. It also supports Markdown text-format files (.md).
Auto-Formatting
- With a single action, DubScript auto-formats your script, including indentation, page breaks, CONT’Ds, page numbering, margins, and text styling.
Compatibility and Sharing
- Fountain Markup: Supports Fountain markup, ensuring compatibility with any plain-text editor. You can copy and paste or share files via email or messaging apps.
- Cloud Storage: Save files to your device, cloud storage services like Google Drive, or share them with others.
Writing Tools and Features
- Auto-Suggestions: Character and slugline auto-suggestions to aid your writing flow.
- Formatting Options: Auto-bold sluglines and transitions, centered text, dual-dialogue, bold, underline, and italic text.
- Title Page and Notes: Easily add a title page, scene numbers, side-by-side dialogue, notes, and page breaks.
- Wellness Exam: Built-in scans for potential Fountain/format issues and screenplay errors.
User Experience
- Fonts and Display: Choose from over 900 writing fonts, with PDF output always in industry-standard 12 pt Courier Prime.
- Typewriter Sounds: Optional typewriter sounds for a traditional writing experience.
- Statistics and Reports: Access scene and character reports, dialogue browser, and compare drafts.
Additional Features
- Local Backups: Locally-saved recovery backups to ensure your work is safe.
- Text-to-Speech: Hear your script spoken out loud.
- Support for Devices: Compatible with Android 12, Chromebooks, and foldable devices.
Subscription and Support
- Ad-Free Option: A monthly or annual subscription to disable ads and the “DubScript” message on printed output/PDF. All features are fully enabled with unlimited scripts, and read mode is ad-free.