Final Draft

Overview

The Final Draft Integration in ACT 3 AI allows you to seamlessly import and export scripts in the industry-standard Final Draft (FDX) format. It’s designed for professional screenwriters, directors, and production teams who work within the Final Draft ecosystem but want to leverage AI-powered writing, casting, and video generation inside ACT 3 AI.

With this integration, you can:

• Import existing Final Draft scripts directly into the Script Editor.
• Maintain formatting, character names, and story structure.
• Export your ACT 3 AI project as a fully compliant FDX file for production use.

Key Capabilities

• Full Format Retention: Preserves scene headings, dialogue, parentheticals, and beats.
• Two-Way Workflow: Import from Final Draft to ACT 3 AI, make edits with AI tools, and export back to FDX.
• Character Mapping: Automatically syncs characters to digital actor profiles.
• Act & Scene Organization: Keeps acts and scenes intact for accurate shooting scripts.
• Annotation Transfer: Imports and exports notes, and collaborator comments.

Importing a Final Draft File

1. Open Import Script from the dashboard or Editor menu.
2. Select your **.fdx** file.
3. Map imported characters to existing characters or create new ones.
4. Review and confirm act and scene alignment.
5. Start editing your script in ACT 3 AI’s script editor.

Exporting to Final Draft

1. Open your project in the Editor.
2. Go to **File → Export → Script**.
3. Select **Final Draft (.fdx)** as the format.
4. Choose export options (include beats, , shot prompts).
5. Download the file or send it directly to your linked Final Draft workspace.

Best Practices

• Before export, lock scenes in Timeline to prevent accidental edits.
• Keep character names consistent and uppercase to ensure smooth mapping.
• Use beats and act headings for clearer story structure in Final Draft.
• When collaborating, share FDX files through a version control system to track changes.

Troubleshooting

• Formatting issues → Ensure your ACT 3 AI script follows standard screenplay structure before export.
• Missing beats → Enable “Include Beats” during FDX export.
• Character mapping errors → Re-map during import or adjust names in Script Editor.

Credits & Storage

• Importing and exporting FDX files is free.
• Optional AI formatting cleanup may use a small number of credits.

See Also

• Import Script
• Export Script
• Script Editor
• AI Wizard
• Characters / Digital Actors
• Timeline / Storyboard & Panels
• Build Video
• Credit System / Billing Model

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