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Free Fountain to FDX & FDX to Fountain converter

Convert Fountain to FDX or FDX to Fountain online for free — paste or upload your screenplay, pick a direction, and get the converted file instantly. No signup, nothing uploaded.

  • No signup required
  • Nothing uploaded — 100% local
  • Convert both directions

Fountain and FDX are the two formats every working screenwriter eventually has to move between: Fountain for writing in plain text, FDX for submitting to Final Draft–based productions, agencies, and competitions. This tool parses one and regenerates the other using the same element mapping SceneCraft's own screenplay importer uses — scene headings, action, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions, and shots.

How it works

Convert online in three steps

  1. 1

    Paste or upload

    Drop in a .fountain script or a Final Draft .fdx file — or paste the text directly.

  2. 2

    Pick a direction

    Fountain to FDX, or FDX to Fountain — convert either way, instantly, right in this page.

  3. 3

    Copy or download

    Grab the converted file free, with nothing ever uploaded to a server.

Reference

How elements map between formats

Screenplay elementFountainFDX
Scene headingINT./EXT. LOCATION - TIME (or a forced "." prefix)<Paragraph Type="Scene Heading">
Character cueALL CAPS line after a blank line (or forced "@")<Paragraph Type="Character">
DialogueLine(s) directly under a character cue<Paragraph Type="Dialogue">
Parenthetical(wrapped in parentheses, under a cue)<Paragraph Type="Parenthetical">
TransitionALL CAPS ending "TO:" (or forced ">")<Paragraph Type="Transition">
ActionEverything else<Paragraph Type="Action">
Next step

Write and export in either format

AI Script Generator

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FAQ

Fountain ↔ FDX converter, answered

How do I convert Fountain to FDX online for free?
Paste your Fountain text (or upload a .fountain file) into the Fountain input above, make sure "Fountain → FDX" is selected, and click Convert. The FDX comes back instantly — copy it or download it as a .fdx file. No signup, and nothing is uploaded anywhere.
How do I convert FDX to Fountain online for free?
Switch the toggle to "FDX → Fountain", paste your FDX (XML) text or upload the .fdx file, and click Convert. You'll get back clean Fountain text — copy it or download it as a .fountain file, free and unlimited.
Is this Fountain ↔ FDX converter really free?
Yes — no signup, no watermark, no limit on how many times you convert. Convert both directions, as many files as you like, for free.
Do you upload or store my screenplay?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — your script text never leaves your device or touches SceneCraft's servers.
What is Fountain?
Fountain is a plain-text screenplay format — you write in a normal text editor using simple conventions (ALL CAPS for scene headings and character names), and it renders as correctly formatted script. It's the format behind most modern screenwriting apps, including SceneCraft.
What is FDX?
FDX is Final Draft's native XML file format — the industry-standard screenwriting application used by most professional productions. Studios, agencies, and competitions frequently require scripts in FDX.
Will the conversion be perfectly accurate?
For standard screenplay elements — scene headings, action, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions — yes. Unusual formatting (dual dialogue, inline notes, heavy custom styling) may need a quick manual check; the tool flags low-confidence conversions so you know what to double check.
Can I use the converted file in Final Draft or SceneCraft?
Yes. The FDX output follows Final Draft's standard paragraph-type schema, and the Fountain output follows the open Fountain spec — both import cleanly into SceneCraft's own script importer, Final Draft, and most other screenwriting software.

Write your next draft in SceneCraft

Import an existing Fountain or FDX script, or start fresh — export back to either format anytime.

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