Fade In
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux
What is Fade In?
Fade In is desktop screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux, sold as a one-time purchase with free updates. It formats scripts automatically as you type and includes tools for outlining, revisions, page locking and production reports, and it imports and exports Final Draft files. Fade In Access, an optional subscription service, adds cloud storage, version history, collaboration and editing in a browser.
Fade In is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79.95 one-time. See every plan
Good for
- Screenwriters who would rather buy once than subscribe
- Writers who work on Linux as well as Windows or Mac
- Productions that need revision colors, locked pages and breakdown reports
Worth knowing
- Cloud saving and browser editing need Fade In Access, a separate subscription whose price is not shown on the purchase page.
- The Fade In Mobile apps for iOS and Android have been discontinued; phones and tablets use Fade In Access in a browser.
- The demo shows a registration reminder after 10 pages, watermarks printed scripts and leaves out online realtime collaboration.
- The price covers one individual user; site and multiuser licenses are arranged by email.
Key features
- Automatic script formatting
- Moves from scene heading to action to dialogue as you type, with standard screenplay styles that can be customized and autocomplete for character names and locations.
- Navigator and organization
- The Navigator reorders scenes and builds nested sequences. Scenes can be color-coded by plot point, theme or character, and bookmarks and links jump around the script.
- Revisions and production tools
- Manages revisions, page and scene locking and omitted scenes, shows changed pages in standard revision colors, and generates breakdowns and scene, cast and location reports.
- File format support
- Opens, edits and saves Final Draft .fdx files, imports and exports Word .docx and RTF, and works with Fountain, Scrivener, Celtx and StudioBinder files. Its own format is the XML-based Open Screenplay Format.
- Rewriting tools
- The Dialogue Tuner gathers one character's dialogue in one place for editing, and other tools check word-use frequency and compare versions of a script.
- Fade In Access
- An optional monthly or annual subscription for cloud storage, backup, version history, online editing in a browser, collaboration, sharing and publishing.
Fade In pricing
- Starts at
- $79.95 one-time
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free demo with no stated time limit: registration reminder after 10 pages and a watermark on printed and PDF output
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Fade In | $79.95one-time purchase, individual license | The full desktop version for Windows, Mac and Linux with free updates. Shown against a crossed-out regular price of $99.95. |
Read from fadeinpro.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Fade In before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- EducationStudent price of $59.95
Current students of accredited post-secondary institutions can buy the full desktop version for $59.95 after emailing proof of student status from a school address.
Stated on fadeinpro.com
Fade In alternatives
- Fade In vs Final Draft
Free trial · from $99.99/yr
- Fade In vs WriterDuet
Free plan · from $7.49/mo
- Fade In vs Highland Pro
Free trial · from $4.99/mo
- Fade In vs Arc Studio
Free plan · from $69/yr
Common questions
Is Fade In free?
No, Fade In is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free demo with no stated time limit: registration reminder after 10 pages and a watermark on printed and PDF output.
How much does Fade In cost?
Fade In lists one plan. Fade In: $79.95 one-time purchase, individual license. Prices were read from fadeinpro.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Fade In work on?
Fade In is available on Windows, macOS, Linux and Web.
Does Fade In offer any discounts?
Fade In publicly lists the following: Student price of $59.95.
Does Fade In have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Fade In is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux and Web.
Does Fade In have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Fade In is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux and Web.
Is Fade In open source?
Fade In is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does Fade In have a student discount?
Student price of $59.95. Current students of accredited post-secondary institutions can buy the full desktop version for $59.95 after emailing proof of student status from a school address.
Who makes Fade In?
Fade In is made by GCC Productions Inc.
What are the alternatives to Fade In?
The closest alternatives to Fade In in our directory are Final Draft, WriterDuet, Highland Pro, Arc Studio and Trelby. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fade In.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.