File Formats

Overview

In ACT 3 AI, File Formats determine how your media, scripts, and project assets are imported, edited, and exported. Choosing the correct file format ensures compatibility with editing software, smooth playback, and optimal quality for your target platform.

ACT 3 AI supports a wide range of formats for **video, audio, images, 3D assets, and scripts**, allowing flexible integration with industry-standard tools like Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, and Final Draft.

Supported Video Formats

Format	Common Use	Notes
MP4 (H.264)	Standard delivery format	Widely supported, ideal for web publishing (YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
MOV (ProRes)	High-quality production	Larger file sizes; used for professional editing workflows
AVI	Legacy format	Rarely used; consider MP4 or MOV instead
WebM	Web delivery	Open format, efficient for browsers

Supported Audio Formats

Format	Common Use	Notes
WAV	High-quality audio	Uncompressed; ideal for mastering and editing
MP3	Compressed audio	Small file sizes; good for previews or quick sharing
AAC	Standard for MP4 videos	Good balance between quality and size

Supported Image Formats

Format	Common Use	Notes
PNG	Transparent backgrounds	Ideal for overlays, props, and visual assets
JPG/JPEG	Photographic content	Compressed; smaller file sizes
WebP	Modern web image format	Efficient compression with high quality

Supported Script Formats

Format	Common Use	Notes
FDX	Final Draft scripts	Preserves professional formatting
TXT	Plain text	Simple scripts or outlines
MD (Markdown)	Structured notes	Allows basic formatting for scene breakdowns

Supported 3D Asset Formats

Format	Common Use	Notes
FBX	Digital Actors, 3D models	Widely used in animation pipelines
USD/USDZ	Set design, AR assets	Supports complex scene hierarchies
OBJ	Simple 3D objects	Lightweight and widely supported

Importing Formats

• Use Import Script for screenplay files (FDX, TXT, MD).
• Use Import B-Roll for supplemental footage.
• Drag and drop supported media into the Editor workspace.

Exporting Formats

• Export in MP4, MOV, or ProRes for final delivery.
• Use Export Script to share scripts with collaborators.
• Export scenes or shots individually or as a full Build Video package.

Best Practices

• Match your file format to the final destination platform.
• Use high-quality master files (ProRes, WAV) for archiving.
• Compress for web with MP4 (H.264) or WebM for faster streaming.

See Also

• Import Script
• Export Script
• Final Draft
• Import B-Roll
• Build Video
• Digital Actors

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