SCC → SAMI
Convert SCC to SAMI
Free online SCC to SAMI subtitle converter. Transform Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) files to SAMI (.smi) format instantly in your browser. No upload required.
Format Comparison
| SCC | SAMI | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Scenarist Closed Captions | SAMI |
| Extension | .scc | .smi |
| Category | broadcast | xml |
| Key Features | CEA-608 encoding, SMPTE timecodes, Broadcast standard, Frame-accurate | Multi-language support, CSS styling, HTML-like syntax, Class-based language switching |
| Common Uses | US broadcast television, FCC compliance, Cable and satellite delivery, Closed captioning | Windows Media Player, Microsoft platforms, Multi-language captioning |
| Limitations | Limited to 32 characters per line, Two-channel only, No styling beyond basic | Windows-centric, Verbose syntax, Limited modern tool support |
How to Convert SCC to SAMI
- 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 SAMI as output format
Choose SAMI (.smi) from the output format dropdown.
- 4
Download your converted file
Click the download button to save your converted SAMI file. You can also copy the output text directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert SCC to SAMI?
Upload or paste your Scenarist Closed Captions (.scc) file into the converter, select SAMI 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 SAMI?
SCC is scc (scenarist closed captions) is the standard closed caption format for north american broadcast television. SAMI is sami (synchronized accessible media interchange) is a microsoft-developed caption format using html-like markup. They differ in features like cea-608 encoding (SCC) versus multi-language support (SAMI).
Is the SCC to SAMI 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 SAMI?
SAMI has some limitations: windows-centric. 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.