SCC → DFXP
Convert SCC to DFXP
Free online SCC to DFXP subtitle converter. Transform Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) files to DFXP (TTML) (.dfxp) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| SCC | DFXP | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Scenarist Closed Captions | DFXP (TTML) |
| Extension | .scc | .dfxp |
| Category | broadcast | xml |
| Key Features | CEA-608 encoding, SMPTE timecodes, Broadcast standard, Frame-accurate | TTML-based, XML structure, Styling support, Layout regions |
| Common Uses | US broadcast television, FCC compliance, Cable and satellite delivery, Closed captioning | Subtitle distribution, Platform interchange, Legacy TTML workflows |
| Limitations | Limited to 32 characters per line, Two-channel only, No styling beyond basic | Superseded by IMSC, Verbose XML, Inconsistent implementations |
How to Convert SCC to DFXP
- 1
Open the subtitle converter
Go to the Subtitle Tool and select your source SCC file by pasting the text or uploading the .scc 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 DFXP as output format
Choose DFXP (TTML) (.dfxp) from the output format dropdown.
- 4
Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted DFXP file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert SCC to DFXP?
Upload or paste your Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) file into the converter, select DFXP 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 SCC and DFXP?
SCC is scc (scenarist closed captions) is the standard closed caption format for north american broadcast television. DFXP is dfxp (distribution format exchange profile) is a profile of ttml (timed text markup language) for subtitle distribution. They differ in features like cea-608 encoding (SCC) versus ttml-based (DFXP).
Is the SCC to DFXP 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 SCC to DFXP?
DFXP has some limitations: superseded by imsc. Timing accuracy is preserved using frame-based conversion through the timecodes library, but format-specific features like cea-608 encoding and smpte timecodes may not carry over.