SAMI → SCC
Convert SAMI to SCC
Free online SAMI to SCC subtitle converter. Transform SAMI (.smi) files to Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| SAMI | SCC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | SAMI | Scenarist Closed Captions |
| Extension | .smi | .scc |
| Category | xml | broadcast |
| Key Features | Multi-language support, CSS styling, HTML-like syntax, Class-based language switching | CEA-608 encoding, SMPTE timecodes, Broadcast standard, Frame-accurate |
| Common Uses | Windows Media Player, Microsoft platforms, Multi-language captioning | US broadcast television, FCC compliance, Cable and satellite delivery, Closed captioning |
| Limitations | Windows-centric, Verbose syntax, Limited modern tool support | Limited to 32 characters per line, Two-channel only, No styling beyond basic |
How to Convert SAMI to SCC
- 1
Open the subtitle converter
Go to the Subtitle Tool and select your source SAMI file by pasting the text or uploading the .smi 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 SAMI to SCC?
Upload or paste your SAMI (.smi) 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 SAMI and SCC?
SAMI is sami (synchronized accessible media interchange) is a microsoft-developed caption format using html-like markup. SCC is scc (scenarist closed captions) is the standard closed caption format for north american broadcast television. They differ in features like multi-language support (SAMI) versus cea-608 encoding (SCC).
Is the SAMI 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 SAMI 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 multi-language support and css styling may not carry over.