Reference
Supported file formats
SceneItAll accepts three screenplay upload formats. This reference lists the accepted formats and file-size limit.
Accepted formats and size limit
The maximum file size is 20 MB per file. The script and revision upload screens accept only FDX, FADE IN, FOUNTAIN.
| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Final Draft | .fdx |
Full screenplay markup. The most reliable format to parse. |
| Fade In | .fadein |
Native Fade In archive using structured Open Screenplay Format XML. |
| Fountain | .fountain |
Open plain-text screenplay markup. Designed to be machine-readable, so it parses very well. |
How reliably each format parses
A script that carries explicit structure (scene headings, dialogue, action) parses far more accurately than one where SceneItAll has to infer the structure from formatting.
| Format | Structural data | Parsing reliability |
|---|---|---|
Final Draft (.fdx) |
Full | Excellent |
Fade In (.fadein) |
Full | Excellent |
Fountain (.fountain) |
Full | Excellent |
Tips for the best parse
- When you have a choice, use
.fdx; it carries explicit authored scene numbers and screenplay structure. - Export Fade In projects as native
.fadeinarchives, not loose XML renamed to.fadein. - Convert unsupported source files to FDX, Fade In, or Fountain before uploading.
Other parts of SceneItAll may accept additional file types, but only the formats listed above can be selected when uploading a script or revision.