Scrivener is the go-to writing application for serious authors, screenwriters, and researchers who need more than a basic word processor. Organize massive writing projects with folders, subdocuments, notes, and research files all in one place.
Manage novels, scripts, theses, or screenplays with powerful outline tools, corkboard planning, full-text search across your entire project, and one-click export to Word, PDF, ePub, Final Draft, or any format you need.
Perfect for Windows 10/11, Scrivener handles projects of any size without crashing, with lightning-fast navigation between chapters and seamless compile to professional formats.
Project Management
Organize chapters, scenes, research, and notes in a single binder with drag-and-drop reorganization.
Corkboard & Outliner
Visual index cards and hierarchical outlines to restructure your entire manuscript instantly.
Full-Text Search
Find any word, phrase, or character name across your entire project in seconds.
Compile Anywhere
Export to Word, PDF, ePub, MOBI, Final Draft, or custom formats with full control.
Progress Tracking
Session targets, word count goals, and project statistics keep you motivated and organized.
Split-Screen Writing
Reference notes, research, or outlines while writing without losing your place.
- Operating System
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 / AMD equivalent, 1.5 GHz+
- RAM
- 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)
- Storage
- 1 GB free disk space
- Graphics
- DirectX 10 compatible
- Screen Resolution
- 1024x768 minimum
- Internet
- Required for activation only
- Handles massive writing projects without performance issues
- Best organization system for complex manuscripts
- Corkboard and outliner change how you plan stories
- Compile feature creates professional documents instantly
- Full-text search finds anything across entire projects
- Split-screen lets you reference while writing seamlessly
- Steep learning curve for first-time users
- Interface looks dated compared to modern apps
- No real-time collaboration features
- Syncing between devices requires Dropbox/iCloud
Download installer
Click Download Free above and save the Scrivener setup file.
Run setup wizard
Double-click installer.exe and follow simple installation steps.
Launch Scrivener
Start the app, activate with license key (internet required once).
Create project
New novel, screenplay, or research project — start writing immediately!
Scrivener transforms how serious writers work with massive projects. No more scattered Word docs — everything stays organized with research, notes, outlines, and full manuscripts in one app. Download now and write your novel, script, or thesis like a professional.