Professional subtitling, finally native on Mac.
Precision timeline. Waveform spotting. Real-time validation. One-click compliance with Netflix, Cinema FR, and EBU standards. No emulation. No compromise.
macOS only — Apple Silicon (M1+)
Power under the hood
Power under the hood
Every feature is designed around real subtitle workflows. Not a text editor bolted onto a video player — a precision instrument built from the ground up.
- Instant AutofitNo button to press — deselect a block and it adapts instantly. Duration, reading speed, pyramidal balance, and Cinema FR rules are enforced in real time. Blocks push each other to make room. When text is too long, Scene Cut suggests how to condense it to fit your compliance constraints.
- The Timeline You've Been Waiting ForDraw blocks on the waveform, select multiple at once, drag, resize, merge, split, or swap. Magnetic snap locks blocks to scene cuts, and safety zones enforce Netflix post-cut rules visually. Navigate with a minimap that includes a magnifying loupe for precision.
- Real-Time ValidationEvery subtitle is checked as you type — character count, reading speed, gaps, line balance, scene cuts. Errors glow yellow or red and are navigable across the entire project.
- 5 languages, including Arabic RTLFull packs for French, English, German, Spanish, and Arabic — with typographic corrections, error detection, and language-specific rules. The Arabic pack adapts the entire editing interface for right-to-left writing.
- Auto-Correction EngineA rule-based engine handles cedillas, French guillemets, typographic ellipsis, capitalization, dialogue dashes, semantic breaks, and pyramidal line balance automatically.
- QC Reports & NotesGenerate industry-standard quality control reports. Attach notes to individual subtitles, track issues, and deliver the documentation your clients and distributors expect.
A timeline that changes everything
A timeline that changes everything
This is where Scene Cut leaves the competition behind. A fluid, GPU-accelerated timeline at 60fps — draw, select, drag, and resize blocks directly on the waveform with the responsiveness of a native macOS app. Compare multiple audio sources, loop ranges, and navigate hours of content with the minimap.
- Multi-source audioAdd dialogue stems and alternate audio tracks. Compare sync between sources to ensure your timing base is correct before you start.
- Scene cut protectionAutomatic cut detection with EDL import. Subtitles never cross a scene change — Netflix-compliant by design.
- Prompter & Cinema modesPrompter mode scrolls subtitles in sync with playback for fast proofreading. Cinema mode renders them full-screen exactly as the audience will see them.
Scene Cut in 3 acts
Scene Cut in 3 acts
Place, adjust, write. Every step is a fluid, precise gesture.
Place your blocks on the timelineDraw directly on the waveform, move and resize each block frame by frame. Enable cascade mode so blocks push each other like dominoes. Magnetic snapping locks onto shot changes so no subtitle straddles a cut.
Before
AfterFix everything in one gestureOne click corrects timing, text, and formatting all at once. Duration, reading speed, pyramidal balance, semantic line breaks, typography — the auto-correction engine adjusts every block to match the active standard. One subtitle at a time or across the entire project.
Zero proofreading, zero doubtEvery subtitle shows its status in real time as you type. Reading speed, line length, gaps, shot change compliance — green when it passes, red when it needs attention. Errors are visible before you even finish the sentence.
Accessibility without compromise
Accessibility without compromise
Accessibility is not an option — it's a full module. Speakers, colors, sound effects, music, validation — everything is built natively into Scene Cut.
- Speakers and BBC/Ofcom colorsEach character is identified by name and color. The 6-color BBC/Ofcom palette is built in, speaker-color mapping is remembered per project, and autocomplete speeds up entry.
- Dialogue, sound effects, music, narrationEvery subtitle is classified by type. Auto-correction adds brackets and music markers automatically. A keyboard shortcut is all it takes to switch types without leaving the keyboard.
- Dedicated validation and QC reportScene Cut checks in real time for missing speakers, untyped sound effects, and color contrast issues. The QC report includes SME metrics — coverage, type breakdown, speaker list.
One app. One price. No subscription.
One app. One price. No subscription.
Your tool, your machine, your data. No recurring fees, no cloud dependency, no feature gating.
€249one-time purchase
14-day free trial — no credit card required
Free updates included
Native Apple Silicon (M1+)
Works fully offline
Editing & Timing
- Instant Autofit — blocks self-adjust as you work
- Draw & spot directly on the waveform
- Magnetic snap & Netflix safety zones on cuts
- Cascade timing with locked positions
- Minimap with magnifying loupe
Validation & QC
- Real-time Cinema FR, Netflix & EBU validation
- Auto-correction engine (typography, balance)
- Navigable errors (yellow warnings, red errors)
- QC reports with per-subtitle notes
- Workflow tracker (To do → In progress → Reviewed → Validated)
Export, SME & languages
- SRT, WebVTT, TTML, EBU-STL, DCP & burn-in export
- Built-in SME module — speakers, BBC/Ofcom colors, validation
- 5 language packs including Arabic RTL
- Prompter & Cinema modes for review
- Copy and paste between projects
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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