Celtx is a free screenwriting software package which helps users to create and organize media projects such as film, video, comics, games, podcasts and more. The software has been designed in a manner which helps the entire production team to work together on a single and easy to share project file.

On your PC, Celtx gives you a great writing experience and the software is used in nearly 170 countries by over 15 lakh media creators. People associated with the entertainment industry find an integrated and non-linear approach to pre-production work phase using Celtx. The software is licensed under Celtx Public License and stands for Crew, Equipment, Location, Talent and XML.

Celtx Features

There are several features of Celtx. Some of its important features are:

Screenwriting and Scriptwriting

It uses standard screenwriting editor required for screenplays, stage plays, AV scripts etc. For outlines there is a rich text editor.

Storyboard

Celtx allows users to create storyboard series which can be run or printed using the in-built images viewer of the application.

Type Set

Typeset feature helps to create PDF files. Once users are in this feature they can see “Save as PDF” option in the toolbar of Typeset which helps them to save files in PDF format.

Publishing

Users can upload their scripts in the Celtx forum so that people can view them and give their opinion about it.

Text Lock

The text lock feature of Celtx allows a writer to lock a script from further editing while others with whom it is shared can continue their work on the project. One can lock and unlock the script as many times as they want.

Celtx Art Pack

With the creativity and productivity tools available in Celtx Art Packs, one can customize it as per their requirements.

Celtx Software Tutorial

Using this application can be a bit problematic for beginners. We are providing one of these mini- Celtx tutorials which one might find useful.

Guide to Adding Character Description

• Open your Celtx script project and look in the project library which is located in the upper left corner
• Select Master Catalog
• The Master Catalog Select one of the characters and bring its character description into its own tab.

More Celtx tutorials can be found in the online manual on the official site.

Celtx Studios

Celtx studios are a web service from Celtx for online file storage, management and a collaboration of your Celtx projects. It offers several features for simplifying and improving the work such as:

• Easy sharing of projects
• Syncing scripts with iPad/iPhone
• Access of projects from any other computer
• Online chat with other studio members

To access the Celtx Studios, users need to buy subscription packages starting from $4.99 per month.

Celtx Free Download For Windows and Mac

Celtx is available in 2 versions, Celtx (free) and Celtx Plus which comes with a price tag of $14.99. The paid version comes with some extra preloaded add-ons like Full Screen Mode, Performance Tracker, Plot View and 60s0+ custom design images.

One can download Celtx from the official site.

Download Celtx for Windows

Download Celtx for Mac

Portable Celtx

Portable Celtx is a version of this software which uses Portable Firefox as it’s codebase and it is highly useful for people who use Celtx on different computers without installing it. This version of the software can run from the USB device or other portable storage device.

One can download the portable version here.

Celtx On Android,iPhone and iPad

Celtx is compatible with iPhone/iPad which runs on Apple’s iOS operating system. But as of now the software does not run on devices running on the Android platform.

Celtx is a great software package for people associated with the entertainment industry. If you are an independent film maker or studio professional, you will definitely find Celtx highly useful.