SCC → JSON
Convert SCC to JSON
Free online SCC to JSON subtitle converter. Transform Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) files to JSON (.json) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| SCC | JSON | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Scenarist Closed Captions | JSON |
| Extension | .scc | .json |
| Category | broadcast | data |
| Key Features | CEA-608 encoding, SMPTE timecodes, Broadcast standard, Frame-accurate | Structured data, Multiple timing formats, API-ready, Machine-readable |
| Common Uses | US broadcast television, FCC compliance, Cable and satellite delivery, Closed captioning | API integration, Custom pipelines, Programmatic processing, Data interchange |
| Limitations | Limited to 32 characters per line, Two-channel only, No styling beyond basic | Not a playback format, No standard schema, Requires custom import |
How to Convert SCC to JSON
- 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.
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Select JSON as output format
Choose JSON (.json) from the output format dropdown.
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Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted JSON file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert SCC to JSON?
Upload or paste your Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) file into the converter, select JSON 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 JSON?
SCC is scc (scenarist closed captions) is the standard closed caption format for north american broadcast television. JSON is json export provides subtitle data as structured objects with all timing formats (frames, milliseconds, timecodes) — ideal for programmatic processing and api integration. They differ in features like cea-608 encoding (SCC) versus structured data (JSON).
Is the SCC to JSON 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 JSON?
JSON has some limitations: not a playback format. 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.