CoffeeDraft

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A modern, distraction-free screenplay editor powered by Fountain format. Write, preview, and export your scripts — all in one place.

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Everything you need to write

Professional tools, zero complexity

Fountain Format

Write in plain text with Fountain markup. It's simple, portable, and industry-standard.

Live Preview

See your screenplay formatted in real-time. Toggle between edit and preview modes instantly.

Auto-Save

Your work saves automatically. Never lose your progress, even if you close the browser.

Scene Numbering

Automatic scene tracking and numbering. Perfect for production drafts and revisions.

Character Tracking

See all your characters and their line counts. Keep track of who's in your story.

Raw Syntax View

Toggle to see the raw Fountain markup. Learn the format as you write.

Export to .fountain

Download your screenplay as a .fountain file. Compatible with all major screenwriting software.

Import Scripts

Upload existing .fountain files to continue editing. Seamless workflow with other tools.

Fountain Syntax in 30 Seconds

It's just plain text with a few simple rules

INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

Scene headings

MAYA

Character names (ALL CAPS)

*italic* **bold** ***both***

Text emphasis

(whispering)

Parentheticals

> CENTER THIS <

Centered text

The editor includes quick-insert buttons for all formatting

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