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Convert FDX to FDR

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Is it possible to convert FDX to FDR?
Yes - FDX converts to FDR.

Final Draft can save as FDR (legacy binary format) via File > Save As for compatibility with FD 1-7. Third-party tools can also export FDR.

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How to convert FDX to FDR

Converting a .FDX file to .FDR lets you open the content in software that prefers the .FDR format, though some details may change compared with the original. The programs listed below open .FDX files and can save or export them to .FDR (or a closely related format). One of them is Final Draft: Final Draft is a creative software designed to facilitate processes of writing screenplays for movies, theatrical plays and TV series. It is a perfect tool to….

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.FDX Final Draft XML Document

An FDX file is a screenplay or script document created by Final Draft 8 or later, stored as XML. Open it with Final Draft, or for free with WriterDuet (web) or Highland 2 (macOS). Any text…

Open .FDX details →
.FDR Final Draft document file

A .FDR file is associated with Final Draft document, a text file.

Open .FDR details →