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Screenplay Format Converter (Fountain, FDX, text)
Move a script between Fountain, Final Draft (FDX) and plain “Name: line” text. Paste it, pick the target format and download.
What you can do next
Save to a private draft in the Studio (login needed; first-timers get a 7-day free trial).
In a saved work you can run Story Tests (foreshadowing, timeline, voice and continuity checks) and Story Refactoring.
How to use it
- Paste your script. The source format is detected (you can choose it yourself).
- Pick the target: Fountain, FDX or “Name: line” text.
- Press “Convert”, then copy or download.
FAQ
What is Fountain?
A plain-text screenplay syntax (fountain.io). Scene headings start with INT./EXT., speaker names are in capitals (or start with @).
Will the FDX open in Final Draft?
It writes a basic FDX with paragraph types (scene heading, action, character, dialogue, parenthetical, transition). Detailed formatting is not included.
Can it read prose?
It reads “Name: line” dialogue. Narrative prose stays as action lines.
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