FDS File Extension

FDS file extension is created by Final Draft, also known as Final Draft Secure Copy. FDS has been classified as Text Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open FDS files in Final Draft program.

Final Draft Secure Copy File Type

What is a FDS File Type?

FDS can be opened by Final Draft 5 or higher and by Final Draft Viewer 5.03 or higher.

Free online FDS Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .FDS (Final Draft Secure Copy) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to FDS, merge, split and compare the FDS files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

FDS Converter

Open FDS

Edit FDS

Compare FDS Files

Merge FDS Files

Split FDS Files

FDS Metadata Viewer

FDS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Final Draft Secure Copy .FDS File Extensions while opening the .FDS files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open FDS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Final Draft Secure Copy on your system such as Final Draft.
2. Associate default Final Draft Final Draft program for *.fds (Final Draft Secure Copy) files.
   
   

   Associate FDS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.FDS (e.g example.fds) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Final Draft Final Draft program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .fds files.
   
   

   Associate FDS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.FDS (e.g example.fds) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Final Draft Final Draft program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Final Draft extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related FDS File Extensions

FDS default file extension is .FDS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for FDS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the FDS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open FDS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Final Draft 9 for Windows	Commercial	Final Draft
	Safe Software FME Desktop 2014 for Windows	Commercial	Safe Software
	FormDocs 000 for Windows	Free Trial	FormDocs
	Nestopia 1 for Windows	Open Source	Nestopia

Open FDS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Final Draft 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Final Draft
	Nestopia 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Nestopia

Open FDS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Nestopia 1 for Linux	Open Source	Nestopia

Open FDS file on Web

Open FDS file on iOS

Open FDS file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About FDS - Final Draft Secure Copy

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