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