Final Draft 13.5.0 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesFinal Draft is screenwriting software used across film and television to write scripts that follow industry formatting rules automatically. As you type, it knows whether a line is a scene heading, dialogue or action, so you can think about the story instead of margins. Version 13 suits working and aspiring writers of films, episodes and stage plays who need production ready pages and planning tools in one place.
Key Features
- Automatic formatting for screenplays, television scripts and stage plays
- Beat Board gives you a visual board for outlining scenes and story beats
- Index Cards and Navigator help you rearrange and survey the whole script
- Collaboration lets writing partners work on the same script in real time
- Production tools include revisions, tagging and a range of reports
How to Download
- Use the download button on this page and save the Final Draft installer archive.
- Unzip it, open the disk image and drag the app into your Applications folder.
- The vendor install guide walks through setup when you Download from the official site.
System Requirements
Final Draft states that version 13 for Mac requires macOS 12 or later, plus an internet connection to download the installer and sign in. Confirm your system version in About This Mac first.
FAQs
Does it format the script for me?
Yes. Formatting is the core of the program. Elements switch as you write, and pagination follows the conventions productions expect.
Can two writers work on one script together?
Yes. Collaboration in version 13 lets partners edit the same script and Beat Board at the same time, seeing changes live.
Can I open scripts from older versions?
Yes. Final Draft opens files from its earlier versions, so older projects can be continued in version 13 without starting again.
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