Install Scriptorium

Scriptorium is a desktop application for macOS, Windows, and Linux. One purchase covers all three platforms.

Download and install

1. Go to the download page and grab the installer for your operating system.
2. Open the installer and follow the standard steps for your platform:
   • macOS — open the .dmg and drag Scriptorium into your Applications folder.
   • Windows — run the installer and follow the prompts.
   • Linux — use the provided package for your distribution.
3. Launch Scriptorium.

Create your account

The first time you open Scriptorium you’ll be asked to sign in or create an account.

1. Choose Sign up and enter your email address and a password.
2. Sign in with those credentials.

Your account exists only to manage your license and (optionally) send feedback. Your manuscripts, notes, and everything you write are stored on your computer, never on our servers — see Where your data lives.

Your free trial

Signing up starts a 14-day free trial with full access to every feature. No credit card is required.

When the trial ends:

• Your projects stay on your device — nothing is deleted.
• The app switches to read-only mode: you can open and read everything, but editing is disabled until you purchase a license.
• Buying Scriptorium is a one-time purchase — lifetime access, free updates, no subscription. See the pricing page.

Purchasing a license

1. Click the upgrade prompt in the app (or go to the pricing page).
2. Checkout opens in your default web browser.
3. Complete the payment. Scriptorium detects the confirmation automatically and unlocks within a few seconds — no restart needed.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only for three things:

• Signing in to your account
• Downloading app updates
• Installing optional AI models

Once you’re set up, Scriptorium works entirely offline.

Next steps

Head to Your first project to learn your way around the workspace.