SCC → IMSC
Convert SCC to IMSC
Free online SCC to IMSC subtitle converter. Transform Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) files to IMSC (Netflix Timed Text) (.xml) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| SCC | IMSC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Scenarist Closed Captions | IMSC (Netflix Timed Text) |
| Extension | .scc | .xml |
| Category | broadcast | xml |
| Key Features | CEA-608 encoding, SMPTE timecodes, Broadcast standard, Frame-accurate | TTML-based, Netflix compliance, Rich styling, Region positioning, Precise timing |
| Common Uses | US broadcast television, FCC compliance, Cable and satellite delivery, Closed captioning | Netflix delivery, Streaming platforms, Professional localization, Broadcast-to-streaming workflows |
| Limitations | Limited to 32 characters per line, Two-channel only, No styling beyond basic | Complex XML structure, Strict validation requirements, Requires TTML knowledge |
How to Convert SCC to IMSC
- 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 IMSC as output format
Choose IMSC (Netflix Timed Text) (.xml) from the output format dropdown.
- 4
Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted IMSC file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert SCC to IMSC?
Upload or paste your Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) file into the converter, select IMSC 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 IMSC?
SCC is scc (scenarist closed captions) is the standard closed caption format for north american broadcast television. IMSC is imsc (internet media subtitles and captions) is a w3c profile of ttml used by netflix and other streaming platforms. They differ in features like cea-608 encoding (SCC) versus ttml-based (IMSC).
Is the SCC to IMSC 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 IMSC?
IMSC has some limitations: complex xml structure. 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.