FCPXML → SCC
Convert FCPXML to SCC
Free online FCPXML to SCC subtitle converter. Transform Final Cut Pro XML (.fcpxml) files to Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| FCPXML | SCC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Final Cut Pro XML | Scenarist Closed Captions |
| Extension | .fcpxml | .scc |
| Category | xml | broadcast |
| Key Features | Frame-accurate timing, NLE integration, Project metadata, Timeline-native | CEA-608 encoding, SMPTE timecodes, Broadcast standard, Frame-accurate |
| Common Uses | Final Cut Pro workflows, NLE interchange, Post-production captioning | US broadcast television, FCC compliance, Cable and satellite delivery, Closed captioning |
| Limitations | Apple ecosystem only, Complex XML structure, Tied to FCP project settings | Limited to 32 characters per line, Two-channel only, No styling beyond basic |
How to Convert FCPXML to SCC
- 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 SCC as output format
Choose Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) from the output format dropdown.
- 4
Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted SCC file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert FCPXML to SCC?
Upload or paste your Final Cut Pro XML (.fcpxml) file into the converter, select SCC 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 SCC?
FCPXML is fcpxml is the xml interchange format for final cut pro. SCC is scc (scenarist closed captions) is the standard closed caption format for north american broadcast television. They differ in features like frame-accurate timing (FCPXML) versus cea-608 encoding (SCC).
Is the FCPXML to SCC 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 SCC?
SCC has some limitations: limited to 32 characters per line. 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.