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Convert FDS to AV

File Extension	FDS
Full Name	FME Desktop Custom Format

FDS is a file extensions used by FME Desktop, a GIS software application. FDS is a custom file format used for storing processed spatial data.

File Extension	AV
Full Name	Final Draft AV Document

AV is a file format associated with Final Draft AV software tool. Final Draft AV is typically used by screenwriters. It allows users to create screenplays and other text projects. It ships with a rich library of various project templates and modules.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "FDS") to another (referred to as "AV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, FDS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format FDS to format AV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform FDS to AV file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format FDS and transforming it into format AV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of FDS to AV converters.

Conversion from FDS to AV

FDS to AV

Final Draft

How to convert the FDS file to AV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of FDS to AV. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the FDS file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file FDS, the format of which you are going to change
Load the FDS file to the application
Select the output format of the AV file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file AV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted AV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
to the AV format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.