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ScriptApr 7, 2026· 8 min· By Mitchell Hughes

Fountain Format Explained - Plain-Text Screenwriting in 2026

The open-source plain-text screenplay format, why it survives every editor update, and how to migrate between Highland, Fade In, WriterDuet, and Final Draft without losing a beat.

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Storyboard Canvas · the complete production suite

The complete script-to-screen suite - start free

Twenty synchronised apps, one project file. Every app on every plan - pick a tier by team size, not features.

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