FINAL DRAFT v8 WRITING SOFTWARE - THE INDUSTRY'S CHOICE
Final Draft is the number-one selling application specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics, and stageplays. There's no need to learn about script formatting rules because Final Draft automatically formats your script to industry standards.
Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. It combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. Don't waste valuable writing time on stringent formatting rules – Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write. The industry's leading figures swear by Final Draft:

Just some of the advantages of purchasing Final Draft v8.
- SmartType for easy entry of characters, locations, etc.
- Formats your script to industry standards
- Panels for quick views of your scenes
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New Index Cards for scene summaries and notes
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Full production features such as scene numbering, A and B pages, revisions, character sides and specialized reports.
- Fully compatible with Movie Magic Screenwriter 5.
- Tagger for breaking down scripts and importing into any scheduling software
- Over 50 television show, movie, and stage play templates including French, German and Spanish Template
- ScriptCompare lets you compare different versions of your script.
- Spell-Checking and Thesaurus. It comes with English (US) and a built-in thesaurus plus the option to install one of 15 additional language spell-checkers.
- The “Ask the Expert” feature with screenwriting guru Syd Field has been expanded to include expertise from television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGAw’s The Creative Rights Handbook.
| “You can't win a race without a champion car. Final Draft is my Ferrari". James Cameron — Writer / Director / Producer AVATAR, TITANIC, TERMINATOR 2, ALIENS, THE TERMINATOR |
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| “Fast, fluid, intuitive and always state-of-the-art Final Draft makes me look good and feel old all at the same time. ” Christopher McQuarrie — Writer / Director VALKYRIE, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, THE WAY OF THE GUN |
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| “If one could marry a program-or even elope with one- I would choose Final Draft. After all it has been a wise, patient and loyal writing partner that has been by my side for almost fifteen years. ” Guillermo del Toro — Writer / Director / Producer HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY, HELLBOY, PAN'S LABYRINTH, BLADE 2, THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE |
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HOW TO PURCHASE - 4 Easy Steps!
1: Click ADD TO CART, below, to purchase Final Draft v8 for PC or Mac (please note you choose which version to download, Mac or PC, at the Download page - you do not need to choose at this point).
2: Click CHECKOUT on the SHOPPING CART and once your purchase is completed, wait a few minutes before checking your email inbox (& junk mail folder) for confirmation containing your unique new Final Draft 8 Customer Number (eg. 8FD-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx) & a link to download the Final Draft v8 Installation files.
3: Follow the instructions to Download, Install, Register and Activate your software.
4. Start writing using Final Draft v8 for Mac or PC!
This is the DOWNLOAD version of Final Draft v8 & your purchase will allow 2 activations - so you can use the software on 2 computers should you wish. For obvious reasons, once you have been sent your Final Draft activation code, no refunds are possible. Please note customers choose which version - PC or Mac - at the Download stage.
System requirements are:
Windows: XP; Vista, Pentium III or faster microprocessor, 512 MB RAM, 50 MB hard drive space, CD-ROM
Mac OS: 10.4.11 or later, 512MB RAM, 50 MB hard drive space, CD-ROM
**IMPORTANT NOTE: we are able to help you in the highly unlikely scenario that you have been issued with a faulty activation code which is not being recognised at the Final Draft website. However if you are experiencing IT difficulties, download issues, or any kind of technical problem which may or may not be particular to your personal computer, you will need to contact Final Draft's Technical Support team directly. Thanks.
















