ADRWriter is a word processor with a built-in video player – specifically built for dialogue spotting and dubbing. You write. The video follows you.
Start for FreeForget complicated setups and manual program updates. ADRWriter provides full functionality directly in a modern browser – including instant availability of new features, without you ever having to download a file.
Optimized for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. Safari is supported but requires H.264 video files.
ADRWriter is the specialized writing tool that knows what lip-sync means. ADRWriter doesn't write for you – it makes you faster. Video and dialogue script on one screen, precise spotting via keyboard, ready export files for studio and DAW.
Before: Video in program A, script in program B, spreadsheet in program C, constantly switching. Now: Everything in ADRWriter – video, spotting, and dialogue script in a single interface.
In an industry where confidentiality (NDA) is the top priority, ADRWriter offers a decisive advantage: all data remains on the local machine. Although it runs in the browser, the tool works entirely locally. Neither video files nor scripts are uploaded to a cloud or stored on external servers. This guarantees full data sovereignty with maximum convenience.
Your focus belongs to the language. ADRWriter is your smart workstation, combining creative writing and technical precision. Write your dialogue directly to picture, without juggling between programs. Since ADRWriter works 100% locally in your browser, your scripts and videos stay exactly where they belong: safely on your machine.
Full control & maximum flexibility. ADRWriter is the tool for flawless technical preparation and execution. Maintain full sovereignty over your projects and benefit from a workflow that adapts to your needs – not the other way around. Thanks to 100% local processing in the browser, you meet the highest security standards (NDAs), as no sensitive video data or scripts ever touch a cloud.
Frame-accurate spotting with a fully integrated video player and a waveform visualizer for perfect synchronization.
Seamless navigation: The script automatically follows video playback, and clicking the text jumps the video to the start of the take.
Work efficiently: The editor saves your character names and auto-suggests them when creating new takes.
Stay organized: When adding or removing takes, all numbers are automatically recalculated to keep your list error-free.
Generate industry-standard PDF scripts that are ready for immediate use in the recording studio.
Export the dialogue script as an editable Word document (.docx) – ideal for editorial reviews or adapting to in-house formatting standards.
Import existing texts and automatically convert them to the ADRWriter format – for a quick start without manual re-entry.
Export production-ready CSV files for major DAWs to streamline your post-production workflow.
Professional playback simulation with pre-roll, visual streamers, and cues – ready for the recording booth.
Built for speed. Control spotting, playback, and editing entirely via keyboard shortcuts.
Add context where it matters. Insert director comments directly between dialogue lines.
Adapt to your environment. Switch instantly between a clear light interface or a dark mode optimized for studios.
Read comfortably. Choose from Google Fonts and dynamically adjust text size to suit your preference.
All features explained in detail: The integrated online help provides quick answers directly in the app – no lengthy web searches needed.
Your media stays yours. All files are stored locally on your device – no cloud uploads, 100% secure.
Try ADRWriter for free – no installation, no credit card required.
Start for FreeInterface available in: German and English
From finished dialogue script to recording-ready take list – ADRWriter delivers data in exactly the format you need.
Industry-standard dialogue script layout with take number, role, timecode, and text – print-ready and immediately usable in the recording studio.
Fully editable Word document (.docx) – ideal for editorial reviews, proofreading passes, or adapting to in-house formatting standards.
Frame-accurate take data in CSV format for direct import into Nuendo, Pro Tools, and other DAWs – for a smooth transition from preparation to recording.