Idea
Capture a thought. Turn it into a project.
Playtor
Mac app for storytellers
Write, plan, and play your story. A local-first Mac workspace, without subscriptions.
Version 1.5.0 · macOS 14+
Two places to begin.
Playtor starts simple: write an Idea, or open a Project.
Project
Keep your screenplay, characters, locations, and notes together.
Your story, in four places.
Screenplay
Plan the story shot by shot.
- Shots, location changes, and inline notes.
- Timing, colored status lights, and playback.
- Quick location autocomplete.
- Images, videos, and sound.
Total Shots3
Duration21s
Play▶
Shot 17s
imagemusic link
Shot 29s
videosound cue
Characters
Keep identity beside the story.
- Name, color, notes, and a chosen image.
- @ mentions in notes and screenplay scenes.
Maya
@Mayanotesimage
Location
Keep visual references close.
- Stack images and videos.
- Browse with arrow keys.
- Add names and reference notes.
Rain window reference
imagecomment
Notes
Write freely before the structure appears.
- Highlights, bold text, and @ mentions.
- Turn numbered notes into a screenplay.
Opening note
@Mayahighlightbold
Detected Scenes
Scene 1premise beat
Scene 2visual beat
Convert to Screenplay →
Current release: 1.5.0.
Cleaner writing. Richer locations. Smoother editing.
What’s new in 1.5.0
- Centered Screenplay writing and compact hover controls.
- + menus for shots, location changes, and inline notes.
- Colored shot indicators; optional shot numbers and timing.
- Location autocomplete and image/video stacks.
- Drafts are now Notes; a clearer sidebar and steadier editing.
More tools for your workflow
- Folders, search, duplication, and archiving.
- Create screenplays from Finder images.
- Export PDFs, save linked media, and transfer .playtor projects.
- Timed playback and keyboard shortcuts.
Available now on the Mac App Store. Built for focused story work.