Google Docs Add-on

Screenplay Formatter
for Google Docs

Format professional screenplays automatically inside Google Docs. No new software. No manual styling.

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The Problem

Why Formatting a Screenplay in Google Docs Is Difficult

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:

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Incorrect Margins

Industry-standard screenplay margins are precise. Setting them manually in Google Docs is tedious and error-prone.

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Dialogue Indentation Issues

Character cues, dialogue blocks, and parentheticals each require specific indentation. Maintaining these by hand is impractical.

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Scene Heading Formatting

Sluglines must be uppercase and follow a specific syntax. There is no native Google Docs style for them.

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Time Wasted on Manual Formatting

Writers spend hours adjusting styles instead of writing. Every edit can break the formatting throughout the document.

The Solution

The Easiest Way to Format a Screenplay in Google Docs

CineFormat AI is a Google Docs add-on that handles all screenplay formatting automatically, so you can focus on writing.

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Works Inside Google Docs

CineFormat AI is a native Google Docs add-on. There is no separate application to learn or manage.

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Automatic Industry-Standard Formatting

Scene headings, action lines, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, and transitions — all formatted to WGA and industry specs.

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PDF Export

Export your finished screenplay as a properly structured PDF ready for submission or production.

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Final Draft (.fdx) Export

Export to the industry-standard .fdx format for use in Final Draft or other compatible software.

"CineFormat AI is a Google Docs add-on designed to automatically format screenplays according to industry standards."
Step-by-Step

How to Format a Screenplay in Google Docs

Getting from a rough draft to a properly formatted screenplay takes four steps.

Install the Add-on

Find CineFormat AI in the Google Workspace Marketplace and install it to your account in one click.

Open Your Script

Open any Google Doc containing your screenplay draft. CineFormat AI reads your existing content.

Click Format

Launch the sidebar from the Add-ons menu and click Format. All elements are styled automatically.

Export

Export your screenplay as a PDF or Final Draft .fdx file from the same sidebar.

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Who It's For

Who Is CineFormat AI For?

CineFormat AI is built for anyone who writes scripts and prefers to work inside Google Docs.

Screenwriters who prefer Google Docs over desktop software
Film students learning screenplay structure
Indie filmmakers working on low budgets
TV writers formatting pilots and spec scripts
Collaborative teams sharing scripts in Drive
Writers transitioning from Word to Google Docs
Comparison

CineFormat AI vs Traditional Screenwriting Software

Dedicated screenwriting applications offer power, but they come with costs and a learning curve.

FeatureCineFormat AIFinal DraftFade InManual Google Docs
Works inside Google Docs✓ Yes✗ No✗ No✓ Yes
Automatic formatting✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✗ No
No subscription required✓ Free tier✗ Paid~ One-time fee✓ Yes
PDF export✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes~ Basic only
.fdx export✓ Yes✓ Native✓ Yes✗ No
Beginner-friendly✓ Yes~ Moderate~ Moderate✗ No
Real-time collaboration✓ Via Google Drive~ Limited✗ No✓ Yes

Information based on publicly available feature lists. Verify current pricing on each product's website.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

CineFormat AI is a dedicated Google Docs add-on that automatically formats screenplays to industry standards — scene headings, dialogue, action lines, and transitions — without leaving Google Docs.
Google Docs does not have built-in screenplay formatting. CineFormat AI adds automatic screenplay formatting directly inside Google Docs, handling all standard elements including sluglines, dialogue blocks, and character cues.
With CineFormat AI installed, export your formatted screenplay as a properly structured PDF directly from the Google Docs sidebar. The export preserves all formatting — margins, font, spacing.
Yes. CineFormat AI supports export to the Final Draft .fdx format, allowing you to transfer your screenplay to Final Draft or other compatible software after formatting in Google Docs.
CineFormat AI is free to install from the Google Workspace Marketplace. A free tier is available with core formatting features.

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