Final Draft 13
Universal version latest seen at v13.3.3 · Reported by 12 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (4):
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Final Draft is the industry-standard screenwriting application for professional writers, filmmakers and content creators. It automates script formatting to strict entertainment standards (for film, television, stage plays and new media), eliminating manual formatting overhead. Key features include scene outlining, character and location tracking via the Navigator, colour-coded production notes, revision tracking for multi-draft workflows, customisable templates, and comprehensive reporting tools for production coordination. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of Final Draft 13 is now available, so you can update from the Intel version currently running under Rosetta to get noticeably faster performance and better battery life on M-series Macs. According to the vendor's official documentation, Final Draft 13 (from version 12.0.5 onward) ships as a native Apple Silicon application. The simplest path is to visit the official Final Draft website, download the latest installer, and replace your current copy. The downloaded build will automatically detect your Mac architecture and install the native version. Your existing scripts, templates, preferences and licence will carry over without any manual migration. If you prefer to use the Mac App Store version, check for updates through the App Store and it will pull the native build automatically.
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