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Arc Studio Pro

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What it 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, while automatic draft history lets them recover deleted text. 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; the free writing experience can begin without a credit card, and each account includes a free 7-day Pro trial. Free is free, 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 adds features including outlining, 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., headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Mobile apps
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Android Support
Android has Chrome access, but no long-term offline support.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Collaboration Plans
Inviting collaborators requires a subscription, while collaboration itself works on Free.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Collaborator Access
Users can grant and manage collaborators’ script access with one click.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Company Identity
The product is published by Arc Studio Labs, Inc.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Credit Card
Starting the free writing experience does not require a credit card.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Draft History
Automatic draft history lets users recover deleted text.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Export Formats
Arc Studio exports Fountain, Final Draft, and PDF files.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Free PDF Export
Free PDF export includes a watermark.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Free Plan
The free plan is available forever with no strings attached.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Free Script Limit
The Free plan includes 2 scripts.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Offline Mode
Users can write offline and sync changes when back online.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Pro Trial
Every account includes a free 7-day Pro trial.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Professional Usage
Arc Studio is used by Hollywood professionals for movies and Emmy-winning TV shows.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Publishing tools
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Real-time collaboration
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Real-Time Collaboration
Co-writers can write live together without glitching or lagging.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Security Backups
Data encryption and automatic backups protect work on devices and in the cloud.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Student Discount
Students can receive $70 off Pro with an .edu address.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Supported Platforms
It supports Mac, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, and browsers.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Version history
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Writing Features
Features include industry formatting, Focus mode, timed sprints, notes, and outlining.Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com

Plans and prices

Free Free billed annually Industry-standard formatting · Comments · Fountain and Final Draft export · PDF export with watermark · Up to 2 scripts Free forever; includes 2 scripts and PDF export with watermark. Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Essentials $69 a year billed annually Advanced formatting · Unlimited scripts · Desktop app · iPhone and iPad app · PDF export Includes advanced formatting, apps, and unlimited scripts. Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com
Pro $99 a year billed annually Inviting collaborators · Outlining tools · History · Revision management · Feedback links · The Stash Includes professional features and season outlines with 2 collaborators. Read 28 Sep 2026 · arcstudiopro.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Offline mode and automatic draft history.
  • Free plan includes two scripts.
  • Supports Mac, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, and browsers.
  • Essentials includes unlimited scripts.
  • Pro includes two collaborators.

Limits

  • Free PDF exports have a watermark.
  • Free plan is limited to two scripts.
  • Inviting collaborators requires a subscription.

Who it suits

Arc Studio Pro suits screenwriters who want script formatting and drafting tools across desktop, mobile, and browser platforms. Its tiers also address writers who need offline work, draft recovery, or paid collaboration features.

Verdict

The free tier offers a way to write with a two-script limit and marked PDF export. Paid tiers expand script capacity and features, with Pro required to invite collaborators.

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