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Trelby

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Trelby

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Free and open source screenwriting software

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Downloads
The download page lists Trelby v2.4 for Windows, MacOS, and Linux installation methods including PyPI, Fedora, Debian/Ubuntu, Flatpak, and a generic tarball.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Export formats
It exports PDF, formatted text, HTML, RTF, Final Draft XML, and Fountain files.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Formatting
The editor enforces screenplay formatting and pagination, and includes auto-completion and spell checking.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Import formats
It imports screenplay-formatted text, Final Draft XML, Celtx, Fountain, Adobe Story, and Fade In Pro files.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
License
Trelby is free and open source software licensed under the GPL.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Maintainer
The listed maintainer is Gwyn Ciesla.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Name database
Its character name database contains over 200,000 names from various countries.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
PDF tools
Its configurable PDF generator supports embedding a chosen font and adding custom watermarks to generated PDFs.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Trelby is a screenwriting program for writing movie screenplays.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Reports and comparison
It can generate scene, location, character, and dialogue reports, and compare scripts to show changes between versions.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Security
The maker pages reviewed provide no security or compliance claims.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to check its FAQ and report issues through the GitHub issue tracker.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026
Views
It offers draft, WYSIWYG, and fullscreen views.trelby.org · read 8 Oct 2026

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