File Extension Database

Open FDR File

FDR is a file extension commonly associated with Final Draft Document files. Final Draft defined the Final Draft Document format standard. This file format is compatible with both Mac OS and Windows platforms, as long as they have Final Draft Document software installed. Files with the FDR extension are text files.

Final Draft is script writing and formatting Award Winning Software, primarily for film, theater, and television. It can also be used to write basic books, novels, plays, and text documents.

The FDR file extension is also used as an error log file generated by Microsoft in the Windows operating system. In this case, the FDR file is not designed to be opened as it is used for debugging purposes.

How Can I Open FDR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FDR file is to find a FDR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FDR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open FDR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as FDR file opener then try to search online for "FDR viewer", "application to open FDR file" or "open FDR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FDR file

How Can I Open FDR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FDR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FDR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with FDR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FDR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FDR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FDR file then try to search for "FDR viewer", "application to open FDR file" or "read FDR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FDR file

How Can I Open FDR File on Android

If you downloaded a FDR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded FDR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "FDR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "FDR viewer", "FDR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open FDR File on iPhone or iPad

To open FDR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the FDR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "FDR". This way you can find apps which can open FDR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "FDR viewer" or "FDR file" online in your favorite search engine.