Convolution of two distribution functions

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The convolution of two distribution functions $F_1$ and $F_2$ is

$F(t) = \int_{0}^{t} F_2(t-x) dF_1(x)$.

This can also be expressed as

$F(t) = \int_{0}^{t} F_1(t-x) dF_2(x)$.

The similar expression holds for survival function also. Now, I am reading a book which mentions that

$\bar F(t-u) = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \bar F_1(t-s) f_2(s-u) ds$,

where $f_2$ is the density of $F_2$. I am unable to understand how are we getting the above step, esp. how is the upper limit changing to $\infty$. Can anybody please explain it?