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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The '''Export Script''' feature lets you take the screenplay you’ve built or edited in ACT 3 AI and save it as industry‑standard files. Use it to share drafts with collaborators, import into other tools, or prepare for production.
The '''Export Script''' feature in [[ACT3AI|ACT 3 AI]] allows you to take your written or AI-assisted scripts and export them into industry-standard formats.
This makes it easy to continue work in professional screenwriting tools, share drafts with collaborators, or archive project scripts outside the platform.


== Supported Formats ==
== Supported Formats ==
* **Final Draft (.fdx)** – Fully formatted for professional screenwriting software.   
* '''Final Draft (.fdx):''' Industry standard for professional screenwriters.   
* **Celtx (.ctsx)** – Compatible with the Celtx pre‑production suite.   
* '''PDF (.pdf):''' Shareable read-only version for pitches, reviews, or archival.   
* **Fade In (.fpi)** – Ready for use in Fade In script editor.   
* '''Text (.txt):''' Lightweight text export for quick notes or external editing.   
* **Fountain (.fountain)** – Plain‑text screenplay format for easy version control. 
* '''Markdown (.md):''' Flexible format for technical pipelines or developer integration.   
* **PDF (.pdf)** – Paginated, print‑ready version with scene numbering.   
* **Plain Text (.txt)** – Unformatted text dump, suitable for quick notes or analysis.


== How to Export ==
== How to Export ==
# Open your script in the Editor and confirm you’re viewing the desired version.   
# Open your project in the [[Editor|Editor]].   
# Click the **Export** icon in the toolbar (or choose **File → Export Script**).   
# Navigate to **File → Export Script**.   
# In the dialog, select your desired output format from the dropdown list.   
# Select your preferred export format (FDX, PDF, TXT, MD).   
# Adjust export options (e.g., include version watermark, choose page size for PDF).   
# Choose whether to export the full script, selected scenes, or [[Story Structure|Acts → Scenes → Shots]] only.   
# Click **Download** to save the file to your computer, or **Send to** to share via integrated cloud or email services.
# Click **Export**, and your file will be generated.


== Export Options ==
== Integration ==
* **Watermark & Draft Stamp** – Toggle on/off a “Draft” or date watermark.   
* Exports can be re-imported into [[Final_Draft|Final Draft]] or other editing software.   
* **Page Setup** – Choose page size (US Letter, A4) and margins when exporting PDF.   
* Supports linking with [[Import_Script|Import Script]] to round-trip content between ACT 3 and third-party tools.   
* **Metadata Inclusion** – Optionally embed project title, author name, and version number.   
* Works seamlessly with [[Characters|Characters]], [[Digital_Actors|Digital Actors]], and [[Cinematography|Cinematography]] metadata.   
* **Character Breakdown** – Include a character appearance report at the end of the document.


== Integration with Workflow ==
== Best Practices ==
* **Version Control** – Each export can be tagged as a new version in the project history for comparison.   
* Use **FDX export** if you need to collaborate with external writers or production teams.   
* **Collaboration** – Share exported files with writers, producers, or talent using the built‑in email or cloud links.   
* Export to **PDF** when sending drafts for review to investors or stakeholders.   
* **Production Prep** – Use exported PDFs to send to production teams, storyboard artists, and vendors.
* For simple idea sharing, **TXT/MD export** is often fastest. 
* Always keep a local copy of exported scripts for backup.


== Tips & Troubleshooting ==
== Example Workflow ==
* For best compatibility, export to .fdx when sharing with other screenwriting applications. 
{| class="wikitable"
* Use Fountain or plain text for script diffing and version control in Git.   
! Step
* If PDF pagination doesn’t match expectations, adjust margins in the Page Setup before exporting.   
! Action
* Re-export anytime you make script edits—exports do not update automatically after the initial download.
! Tool
|-
| 1
| Write or import your script
| [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]], [[Import_Script|Import Script]]
|-
| 2
| Refine scenes with visuals and assets
| [[Editor|Editor]], [[Timeline_&_Storyboard|Timeline & Storyboard]]
|-
| 3
| Generate a production draft
| [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]], [[AI_Task_Assembly|AI Task Assembly]]
|-
| 4
| Export to Final Draft or PDF
| '''Export Script'''
|}
 
== Troubleshooting ==
* If formatting appears broken, use the **FDX export** instead of TXT.   
* Ensure you have [[Credit_System|enough credits]] if exporting directly from AI-expanded scripts.   
* Some metadata (camera directions, B-roll notes) may not carry over into non-FDX formats.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Import Script]]   
* [[Import_Script|Import Script]]   
* [[Editor]]   
* [[Final_Draft|Final Draft Integration]] 
* [[Version History]]   
* [[Script_Editor|Script Editor]]   
* [[AI_Wizard|AI Wizard]]   
* [[Documentation|Documentation]] 
 


[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems using our product, or if you have questions.
[https://act3ai.com/contact Contact Us] if you have any problems exporting scripts.

Latest revision as of 16:31, 27 August 2025

Overview

The Export Script feature in ACT 3 AI allows you to take your written or AI-assisted scripts and export them into industry-standard formats. This makes it easy to continue work in professional screenwriting tools, share drafts with collaborators, or archive project scripts outside the platform.

Supported Formats

  • Final Draft (.fdx): Industry standard for professional screenwriters.
  • PDF (.pdf): Shareable read-only version for pitches, reviews, or archival.
  • Text (.txt): Lightweight text export for quick notes or external editing.
  • Markdown (.md): Flexible format for technical pipelines or developer integration.

How to Export

  1. Open your project in the Editor.
  2. Navigate to **File → Export Script**.
  3. Select your preferred export format (FDX, PDF, TXT, MD).
  4. Choose whether to export the full script, selected scenes, or Acts → Scenes → Shots only.
  5. Click **Export**, and your file will be generated.

Integration

Best Practices

  • Use **FDX export** if you need to collaborate with external writers or production teams.
  • Export to **PDF** when sending drafts for review to investors or stakeholders.
  • For simple idea sharing, **TXT/MD export** is often fastest.
  • Always keep a local copy of exported scripts for backup.

Example Workflow

Step Action Tool
1 Write or import your script Script Editor, Import Script
2 Refine scenes with visuals and assets Editor, Timeline & Storyboard
3 Generate a production draft AI Wizard, AI Task Assembly
4 Export to Final Draft or PDF Export Script

Troubleshooting

  • If formatting appears broken, use the **FDX export** instead of TXT.
  • Ensure you have enough credits if exporting directly from AI-expanded scripts.
  • Some metadata (camera directions, B-roll notes) may not carry over into non-FDX formats.

See Also


Contact Us if you have any problems exporting scripts.

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