Why You Should Convert Your Screenplay to Multiple Formats
Want to convert your screenplay into Final Draft or other formats?
But why?
When writing a screenplay, you often need different export formats like .FDX (Final Draft), PDF, Fountain, or plain text. Each format serves a purpose:
- FDX (Final Draft): Industry‑standard, essential for shared production workflows.
- PDF: Universally shareable with preserved layout.
- Fountain: Plain‑text markup built for screenwriting flexibility.
- TXT: Raw format ideal for backups or imports into other software.
Using the right format saves time during script breakdown, film festival submissions, or collaboration in film scheduling.
Spotlight on Studiovity AI Converter (Free & Easy)
Studiovity Converter allows seamless, free conversion of your screenplay into all major formats—FDX, PDF, Fountain, and TXT—without losing the original formatting or layout .
Key Benefits:
- Maintains formatting integrity even across imports and exports
- Supports more than 350 languages for inclusive accessibility
- Designed to match output format with input format, ensuring minimal cleanup needed
Step-by‑Step: How to Convert Your Screenplay for Free with Studiovity AI
1. Import Your Script
Log into Studiovity (web or mobile), go to Documents → Add New → Import, and upload your script (PDF, .FDX, or TXT) via drag-and-drop or file selector .
2. Choose Export Format
Once inside your project:
- Click Download or More Options → Download
- Select FDX, PDF, Fountain, or TXT from the format dropdown
- Customize options like title page, watermark, headers/footers if desired
3. Download Your File
Hit Download; file gets saved to your device in the selected format. It’s ready for distribution, editing, or presentation .
4. Edit or Export from Alternate Formats
For Fountain or TXT formats, Studiovity offers editing tools with automatic script formatting, scene tagging, and index card support for planning and breakdowns.
Why Fountain Format Matters
Fountain is a plain-text markup language designed specifically for screenwriting. It allows writers to stay in any text editor, yet export to structured formats . Many tools support Fountain (including Trelby, Highland, WriterDuet), making it versatile and future‑proof .
Alternative Tools Worth Considering
If you need complementary or backup methods beyond Studiovity:
- Trelby: Free, open-source desktop tool exporting to FDX, PDF, and TXT
- Highland (Mac): Converts PDF scripts into editable FDX or Fountain files quickly
When to Use Each Format
- FDX – Required for official submissions, collaborative drafts, or industry-standard exchange
- PDF – Ideal for call sheet notes, director or producer feedback, or general sharing
- Fountain – Best for writing drafts in plain text and migrating between applications
- TXT – Quick backup option or pre-import into other software
Final Thoughts
You don’t need expensive software to make your screenplay production-ready. With Studiovity AI Converter, you can easily convert screenplay to Final Draft and other formats—for free—without sacrificing formatting or accessibility.
Studiovity makes screenwriting inclusive (350+ languages) and collaborative, while offering multiple export options tailored to the scriptwriting ecosystem. Combine this with Fountain support and Fountain-compatible tools, and your creative workflow becomes significantly more streamlined.
