Convert Fountain to Final Draft (FDX)

Drop in a .fountain file and download it as a Final Draft .fdx.

Drop a .fountain file here

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

Can Final Draft open a Fountain file?

Not directly. Final Draft’s own help page says it can’t open .fountain files. Drop yours here and download a Final Draft .fdx instead. Use it when a producer, a contest or a co-writer asks for Final Draft and you write in plain text.

Do forced Fountain elements carry over to Final Draft?

Yes, for scene headings, cues and transitions. A line you forced with ., @ or > comes across as you marked it.

What should I check after converting?

Read the first few pages once. Fountain decides most lines by how they look, so if one comes out wrong, force it in your Fountain file and convert again. If you can, open the .fdx in Final Draft before you send it.

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.

What can I drop in?

A .fountain file, or a .txt file written in Fountain.