FCPXML → JSON
Convert FCPXML to JSON
Free online FCPXML to JSON subtitle converter. Transform Final Cut Pro XML (.fcpxml) files to JSON (.json) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| FCPXML | JSON | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Final Cut Pro XML | JSON |
| Extension | .fcpxml | .json |
| Category | xml | data |
| Key Features | Frame-accurate timing, NLE integration, Project metadata, Timeline-native | Structured data, Multiple timing formats, API-ready, Machine-readable |
| Common Uses | Final Cut Pro workflows, NLE interchange, Post-production captioning | API integration, Custom pipelines, Programmatic processing, Data interchange |
| Limitations | Apple ecosystem only, Complex XML structure, Tied to FCP project settings | Not a playback format, No standard schema, Requires custom import |
How to Convert FCPXML to JSON
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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.
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Select JSON as output format
Choose JSON (.json) from the output format dropdown.
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Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted JSON file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert FCPXML to JSON?
Upload or paste your Final Cut Pro XML (.fcpxml) file into the converter, select JSON 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 JSON?
FCPXML is fcpxml is the xml interchange format for final cut pro. JSON is json export provides subtitle data as structured objects with all timing formats (frames, milliseconds, timecodes) — ideal for programmatic processing and api integration. They differ in features like frame-accurate timing (FCPXML) versus structured data (JSON).
Is the FCPXML to JSON 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 JSON?
JSON 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.