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For Mac & iPad

Write Comics.
Just Comics.

The comic script writing app for Mac and iPad.

ComicDraft is a focused script editor built specifically for comic authors. Never battle templates designed for other mediums again.

Download on the App Store See how it works

$19.99 one-time purchase. No subscription.

Structure

Elements as you type

PAGE, PANEL, CHARACTER, DIALOG, CAPTION, SFX — each element is recognized and formatted on the fly. No toolbars. No menus. Just writing. Keyboard shortcuts also format exactly what you need.

Numbering

Auto-numbered, always

Pages and panels renumber themselves as you add, remove, or reorder them. Your script stays consistent without any manual work. Never manually type a page or panel number again.

Splash pages

Spreads in one keystroke

Press ⌘8, or start two PAGEs in a row, and they collapse into a single PAGE-ONE & PAGE-TWO (SPLASH) heading. Numbering picks up correctly on the next page.

Library

Series, arcs, and issues

Organize long-running titles into series, story arcs, and issues, or keep standalone graphic novels on their own. Recurring characters set at the series level appear in every issue's cast.

Outline

Beats beside the script

A lightweight three-act beat tracker lives in the inspector. Give each beat a description, mark it Idea, Drafting, or Done, and drag to reorder as the story changes.

Preview & export

See the page, then send it

Format preview shows every page as it will export, with cover page, running headers, and page numbers. Export to PDF, Word, or plain text, ready for your artist, letterer, or publisher.

Built for comics

Why not Final Draft or Scrivener?

Final Draft is built for screenplays and Scrivener for novels. Both can be bent into a comic template, but underneath they still think in scenes and chapters. ComicDraft starts from pages and panels.

Nothing to set up

No template to install, no styles to define, no formatting rules to memorize. Open a new issue and start typing; the comic format is already there.

Nothing to work around

No scene headings, transitions, or manuscript settings competing for space. Every element in the app is one a comic script actually uses.

ComicDraft editor with the series library on the left, a formatted comic script in the centre, and the issue details inspector on the right
Series, arcs, and issues on the left. Your script in the middle. Issue details on the right.
ComicDraft format preview showing a script rendered in Courier with font, layout, and dialog controls in the side panel
Format preview — switch font, layout, and dialog casing and watch the page update live.
ComicDraft in dark mode with the outline inspector open, showing four story beats each marked with a draft status
Track your beats in the outline inspector. Dark mode included.
ComicDraft export dialog offering PDF, Word, and plain text formats alongside font, layout, and header options
Export to PDF, Word, or plain text — with the formatting your editor expects.

Questions

What devices does ComicDraft run on?

Mac and iPad. Your library syncs between them through iCloud, and the same documents and keyboard shortcuts work on both. Cross-platform notes →

Can I send scripts to my artist or letterer?

Yes. Export a PDF with a cover page, running headers, and page numbers on Mac or iPad. On Mac you can also export an editable Word (.docx) file, and plain text works on both. Preview & export →

Where are my scripts stored?

In your own iCloud Drive by default, in a ComicDraft folder that syncs between your Mac and iPad. You can keep them on the device instead. There's no account, and we never see your scripts. Where your Library lives →