IMSC → SCC
Convert IMSC to SCC
Free online IMSC to SCC subtitle converter. Transform IMSC (Netflix Timed Text) (.xml) files to Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| IMSC | SCC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | IMSC (Netflix Timed Text) | Scenarist Closed Captions |
| Extension | .xml | .scc |
| Category | xml | broadcast |
| Key Features | TTML-based, Netflix compliance, Rich styling, Region positioning, Precise timing | CEA-608 encoding, SMPTE timecodes, Broadcast standard, Frame-accurate |
| Common Uses | Netflix delivery, Streaming platforms, Professional localization, Broadcast-to-streaming workflows | US broadcast television, FCC compliance, Cable and satellite delivery, Closed captioning |
| Limitations | Complex XML structure, Strict validation requirements, Requires TTML knowledge | Limited to 32 characters per line, Two-channel only, No styling beyond basic |
How to Convert IMSC to SCC
- 1
Open the subtitle converter
Go to the Subtitle Tool and select your source IMSC file by pasting the text or uploading the .xml 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 IMSC to SCC?
Upload or paste your IMSC (Netflix Timed Text) (.xml) 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 IMSC and SCC?
IMSC is imsc (internet media subtitles and captions) is a w3c profile of ttml used by netflix and other streaming platforms. SCC is scc (scenarist closed captions) is the standard closed caption format for north american broadcast television. They differ in features like ttml-based (IMSC) versus cea-608 encoding (SCC).
Is the IMSC 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 IMSC 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 ttml-based and netflix compliance may not carry over.