Convert a Final Draft file to PDF

Open an .fdx without Final Draft. Drop it here and download a PDF.

Drop an .fdx file here

Your file is converted in your browser. We don’t keep it.

How do I open an FDX file without Final Draft?

Drop it here and download a PDF. The converter reads the .fdx itself and lays it out as a screenplay PDF that you can open, print or pass on. You don’t need Final Draft or an account.

What is an FDX file?

The file Final Draft saves a script in. Inside, it’s structured text (XML), so other apps can read it, but it won’t look like a script until something lays it out.

Will the PDF match the one Final Draft makes?

The words and their order will. Page breaks may differ, so the page count can too. If the page count matters, for a contest or a coverage service, ask the writer for their own PDF.

What doesn’t come across from an FDX?

Scene numbers, revision colors and script notes are left out. The title page keeps the title, the credits and the author. Its other lines, such as contact details, are left out, and the result says which.

What should I check after converting?

Check the marked lines. The converter wasn’t sure what kind of line those are.

Questions

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Yes, it’s free, and no, you don’t need an account. Drop the file and download the result.

Do you keep my script?

No. Your file is converted in your browser, and we don’t keep it. If you choose Hear it read aloud, the script is saved to your account so you can play it.