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Final Draft FDX to PDF Converter

Open a Final Draft XML screenplay and download a clean, printable screenplay PDF.

Conversion runs in this browser. The original file is stored when you choose it.

Your screenplay preview will appear here.

Make a shareable PDF from a Final Draft screenplay

Open a Final Draft XML (.fdx) file to generate a letter-size screenplay PDF with Courier type, screenplay margins, dialogue indents, title-page details, and page numbers. Conversion happens on your device, and the original upload is stored by Zen Writer.

How to convert FDX to PDF

  1. Choose the .fdx file exported by Final Draft or another compatible screenwriting app.
  2. Check the recovered screenplay preview.
  3. Select Download PDF to save a printable copy.

Frequently asked questions

Is an FDX file the same as a PDF?

No. FDX is editable screenplay XML; PDF is a fixed-layout document for reading, printing, or sharing.

Does the converter store my screenplay?

Yes. When you choose an FDX file, Zen Writer stores the original upload in the website's tool-upload records. The FDX parser and PDF generator still run in your browser.

Can I recover a Fountain copy too?

Yes. Use the secondary Fountain download to keep a portable plain-text version of the screenplay.