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What ActOne Screenplay is

ActOne Screenplay is a free desktop workspace for writers and filmmakers on Windows and Linux. It uses Fountain plain text and renders scripts in Courier Prime on US Letter or A4 pages, with real-time syntax coloring. A collapsible outline organizes acts, scene headings, beat synopses, tags, estimated page length and character counts. Projects can contain multiple screenplays, character bibles, treatments, draft revisions and Markdown notes, with timed local snapshots. X-Ray visualizes dialogue and action density, character dialogue presence and estimated runtime. Muse can connect to local Ollama or LM Studio instances, or custom API keys, to help brainstorm or analyze story material using scene context. The software exports PDFs and supports two-way Final Draft FDX compatibility, plus production tags for props, wardrobe, stunts and VFX. The maker says writing stays on local disk without required sign-ins or online sync. Local AI can run offline, and custom API keys are encrypted on-device. The listed plan is free.

Who it suits

ActOne suits screenwriters and filmmakers who want a local project workspace with outlining, production tags and PDF or FDX export. Its Linux and Windows availability and local AI options may fit writers who prefer offline tools.

What it does well

  • Free and open-source.
  • Timed snapshots are saved locally.
  • Supports PDF export and two-way FDX compatibility.
  • Local AI can run offline.

What to know first

  • Listed for Windows and Linux only.
  • Custom API keys are encrypted on-device, not described as local-only.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
ActOne ScreenplayWindows 10/11 (64-bit) · Linux (x86_64) · free and open-sourceFree

As iyal.ink lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Download the Microsoft Store package for Windows 10/11 64-bit, or a Flatpak or AppImage package for Linux x86_64.
  2. Open ActOne and start a screenplay in Fountain plain text.
  3. Create a project to organize scripts and related materials.
  4. Connect Ollama, LM Studio, or a custom API key if you want Muse assistance.

Verdict

ActOne brings screenplay drafting, project organization and production tagging into a free desktop app. Its local storage and offline AI options may appeal to writers seeking a locally oriented workflow.

Questions

Is ActOne Screenplay free?

Yes. Its listed plan costs nothing, and the software is open-source.

Which platforms are supported?

ActOne is available for Windows and Linux. Windows downloads are for Windows 10/11 64-bit; Linux packages are for x86_64.

Can it work offline?

Yes. The maker says writing is stored locally without mandatory sign-ins or online sync, and local AI models can run offline.

What can it export?

ActOne exports PDF and supports two-way Final Draft FDX compatibility.

Does it include AI features?

Muse can connect to local Ollama or LM Studio instances, or use custom API keys, to help brainstorm or analyze story material with scene context.

Does the bug reporter send screenplay content?

The release notes say the built-in bug reporter sends diagnostics but does not send screenplay content.

Facts from ActOne Screenplay's own pages

AI integrations
Muse can connect to local Ollama or LM Studio instances and custom API keys, using scene context to help brainstorm or analyze story material. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
AI privacy
The maker says local AI models can run offline with no data leaving the machine; custom API keys are stored encrypted on-device. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Analytics
X-Ray visualizes dialogue and action density, character dialogue presence, and estimated screen runtime. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Availability
The opened download page offers a Microsoft Store package for Windows 10/11 64-bit and Flatpak or AppImage packages for Linux x86_64. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Bug reporting
The built-in bug reporter sends diagnostics to the team and the release notes say it does not send screenplay content. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Exports
ActOne exports PDFs and supports two-way Final Draft FDX compatibility, plus tagging for props, wardrobe, stunts, and VFX. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Fountain editor
It writes in Fountain plain text and renders scripts in Courier Prime on US Letter or A4 pages with real-time syntax coloring. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Outline
Its collapsible outline shows acts, scene headings, beat synopses, scene tags, estimated page length, and character counts. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says ActOne runs locally without mandatory sign-ins or online sync, stores writing on local disk, and has zero cloud tracking or AI model harvesting. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Project workspace
A project can bundle multiple screenplays, character bibles, treatments, draft revisions, and Markdown notes, with timed local snapshots. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Purpose
ActOne is a desktop-native screenplay workspace for writers and filmmakers. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users to a Discord community for questions, feature suggestions, and discussion with other screenwriters and developers. · iyal.ink, 5 Oct 2026

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