Common questions about CineFormat AI, screenplay formatting in Google Docs, and export options.
About CineFormat AI
CineFormat AI is a Google Docs add-on that automatically formats screenplays according to industry standards. It detects screenplay elements in your document and applies correct styles for scene headings, dialogue, action lines, and transitions.
CineFormat AI is designed specifically for this purpose. It is a dedicated Google Docs add-on that handles all screenplay formatting automatically, without requiring you to leave Google Docs or learn a new application.
CineFormat AI is free to install from the Google Workspace Marketplace. A free tier is available with core formatting features. Additional features may be available as part of a paid tier.
Yes. Because CineFormat AI is a Google Docs add-on, a Google account is required to install and use it.
Formatting Questions
Google Docs does not include built-in screenplay formatting. It is possible to configure custom paragraph styles manually, but this process is complex and difficult to maintain. CineFormat AI adds automatic screenplay formatting directly inside Google Docs.
CineFormat AI supports all standard screenplay elements: scene headings (sluglines), action lines, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, and transitions. It also handles page margins, font, and spacing automatically.
Yes. CineFormat AI works with existing Google Docs. You can write your script first without worrying about formatting, then apply formatting in one step.
Export Questions
With CineFormat AI installed, open the sidebar from the Add-ons menu and click the PDF Export option. The export preserves all formatting — margins, Courier font, spacing — so the output meets industry submission standards.
Yes. CineFormat AI can export your formatted screenplay to the .fdx format used by Final Draft and other compatible screenwriting applications.
Yes. The PDF export from CineFormat AI uses standard screenplay formatting: Courier New 12pt, correct margins, proper element spacing, and page numbering.
Technical Questions
CineFormat AI works in any browser that supports Google Docs, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
CineFormat AI is available in the Google Workspace Marketplace. Search for "CineFormat AI" or follow the install link on the CineFormat AI homepage.