FCPXML → CSV
Convert FCPXML to CSV
Free online FCPXML to CSV subtitle converter. Transform Final Cut Pro XML (.fcpxml) files to CSV (.csv) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| FCPXML | CSV | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Final Cut Pro XML | CSV |
| Extension | .fcpxml | .csv |
| Category | xml | data |
| Key Features | Frame-accurate timing, NLE integration, Project metadata, Timeline-native | Tabular data, Frame numbers included, Duration calculation, Spreadsheet compatible |
| Common Uses | Final Cut Pro workflows, NLE interchange, Post-production captioning | Data analysis, QC spreadsheets, Batch processing, Reporting |
| Limitations | Apple ecosystem only, Complex XML structure, Tied to FCP project settings | Not a playback format, No formatting support, Requires reimport for use |
How to Convert FCPXML to CSV
- 1
Open the subtitle converter
Go to the Subtitle Tool and select your source FCPXML file by pasting the text or uploading the .fcpxml file.
- 2
Set your framerate
Choose the framerate that matches your video (e.g., 23.976, 25, 29.97). This ensures frame-accurate timestamp conversion.
- 3
Select CSV as output format
Choose CSV (.csv) from the output format dropdown.
- 4
Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted CSV file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert FCPXML to CSV?
Upload or paste your Final Cut Pro XML (.fcpxml) file into the converter, select CSV as the output format, and click Convert. The tool processes everything in your browser — no file uploads to a server.
What is the difference between FCPXML and CSV?
FCPXML is fcpxml is the xml interchange format for final cut pro. CSV is csv (comma-separated values) export provides subtitle data in a tabular format including frame numbers, millisecond timestamps, and duration — ideal for spreadsheet analysis and data processing. They differ in features like frame-accurate timing (FCPXML) versus tabular data (CSV).
Is the FCPXML to CSV converter free?
Yes, completely free with no limits. The converter runs entirely in your browser using the timecodes library — no server processing, no sign-up, no watermarks.
Will I lose formatting when converting from FCPXML to CSV?
CSV has some limitations: not a playback format. Timing accuracy is preserved using frame-based conversion through the timecodes library, but format-specific features like frame-accurate timing and nle integration may not carry over.