Where Does Final Draft Store Scripts and Settings?
Where Final Draft keeps scripts, templates and settings on desktop for backup and full moves.
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Final Draft splits desktop state two ways: screenplays as files wherever you saved them, and templates with settings in per OS app data. Collaboration files reference the same formats.
Copy scripts plus the data folder with Final Draft closed for migration. Template names can shift between major versions, so confirm live paths first. Cloud drives sync scripts fine while settings need the folder copy.
Where Final Draft stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Final Draft
Screenplays as files wherever saved with templates in app data. Copy both with the app closed. Confirm template paths in the templates menu.
~/Library/Application Support/Final Draft
Same split with support under Application Support on Mac. Use Finder Go to Folder to reach it. Scripts sync through any cloud drive.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Final Draft to a new computer?
Keep scripts where you saved them and copy the app data folder with Final Draft closed. Screenplays travel as files, templates and settings with the folder. Reinstalls need both halves.
Where are Final Draft templates stored?
Open Final Draft templates menu and read the custom paths. Templates save as files in support or Documents. The menu always shows the live locations after changes.
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