Arc Studio Pro
Arc Studio Pro is screenwriting software for drafting and managing scripts on Mac, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, and browsers.
What Arc Studio Pro is
Arc Studio Pro is screenwriting software for drafting and managing scripts on Mac, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, and browsers. Its writing tools include industry formatting, Focus mode, timed sprints, notes, and outlining. Users can work offline, and automatic draft history can help recover deleted text. Data encryption and automatic backups protect work on devices and in the cloud. The free plan includes up to two scripts and PDF export with a watermark; beginning the free writing experience does not require a credit card, and each account includes a free 7-day Pro trial. Free costs nothing, billed annually. Essentials costs $69 a year and includes unlimited scripts, advanced formatting, desktop and mobile apps, and PDF export. Pro costs $99 a year and includes inviting collaborators, outlining tools, history, revision management, feedback links, and two collaborators. Collaboration works on Free, but inviting collaborators requires a subscription. The product is published by Arc Studio Labs, Inc., based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Good
- Offline mode is supported.
- Automatic history can recover deleted text.
- Free plan allows two scripts.
- Includes industry formatting and outlining tools.
- A seven-day Pro trial is included.
Watch out
- Free PDF exports have a watermark.
- Free plan is limited to two scripts.
- Inviting collaborators requires a subscription.
- Android has no long-term offline support.
Who it suits
It suits screenwriters who want script formatting, outlining, revision history, and offline work across supported Apple and Windows devices or browsers. Writers can start free, while teams needing collaborator invitations must choose a subscription.
Verdict
Arc Studio Pro offers a free starting point with core script writing and a two-script limit, alongside paid tiers with more scripts or collaboration features. Check the watermark on free PDF exports and the subscription requirement for inviting collaborators.
Plans and prices
From Arc Studio Pro's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free forever; includes 2 scripts and PDF export with watermark. · Industry-standard formatting · Comments · Fountain and Final Draft export · PDF export with watermark · Up to 2 scripts · billed annually |
| Essentials | $69 a year | Includes advanced formatting, apps, and unlimited scripts. · Advanced formatting · Unlimited scripts · Desktop app · iPhone and iPad app · PDF export · billed annually |
| Pro | $99 a year | Includes professional features and season outlines with 2 collaborators. · Inviting collaborators · Outlining tools · History · Revision management · Feedback links · The Stash · billed annually |
The facts
Each one read from Arc Studio Pro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android Support
- Android has Chrome access, but no long-term offline support.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Mobile apps
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Supported Platforms
- It supports Mac, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, and browsers.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Collaboration Plans
- Inviting collaborators requires a subscription, while collaboration itself works on Free.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free PDF Export
- Free PDF export includes a watermark.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Free Plan
- The free plan is available forever with no strings attached.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free Script Limit
- The Free plan includes 2 scripts.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Pro Trial
- Every account includes a free 7-day Pro trial.checked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Collaborator Access
- Users can grant and manage collaborators’ script access with one click.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Credit Card
- Starting the free writing experience does not require a credit card.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Draft History
- Automatic draft history lets users recover deleted text.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Export formats
- standardchecked 19 Sep 2026
- Export Formats
- Arc Studio exports Fountain, Final Draft, and PDF files.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Offline mode
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Offline Mode
- Users can write offline and sync changes when back online.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Professional Usage
- Arc Studio is used by Hollywood professionals for movies and Emmy-winning TV shows.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Publishing tools
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- Yeschecked 19 Sep 2026
- Real-Time Collaboration
- Co-writers can write live together without glitching or lagging.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Security Backups
- Data encryption and automatic backups protect work on devices and in the cloud.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Student Discount
- Students can receive $70 off Pro with an .edu address.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Company Identity
- The product is published by Arc Studio Labs, Inc.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, Delaware, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
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