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.
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.
- Cinema ModeDisplay subtitles full-screen, exactly as the audience will see them in the theater. Check readability, position, and timing under real projection conditions.
- 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.
From import to delivery in 3 steps
From import to delivery in 3 steps
Scene Cut streamlines the entire subtitle workflow so you can focus on what matters — the words and the timing.
Import your mediaDrop in your video, audio stems, or existing subtitle files. SRT, WebVTT, TTML, EBU-STL, EDL — Scene Cut handles them all. Copy and paste between projects.
Edit with precisionDraw blocks on the waveform, validate in real time, and let auto-correction handle the rest. Switch between Edition, Prompter, and Review modes.
Export & deliverGenerate compliant files in any format, burn subtitles into video, and produce QC reports — all from a single workspace.
Need a helping hand?
Need a helping hand?
Scene Cut can also suggest improvements or review your project. Optional — the app works perfectly without it.
- Side-by-side suggestionsFor each subtitle, see the original and the proposal with character counts. One click to accept, reject, or ask for a new version.
- Compliance badgeEvery suggestion is checked against your active norm (Cinema FR, Netflix, EBU). A green badge confirms the proposal is compliant before you accept it.
- Full-project reviewRun a global review categorized by style, spelling, grammar, and punctuation — like a senior proofreader scanning your entire project.
What subtitlers are saying
What subtitlers are saying
Scene Cut was born from years of real-world subtitle production experience. Here's what professionals think after switching.
"I used to spend 20 minutes per project just fixing line balance and compliance issues. With Autofit and real-time validation, that's gone. I just write and Scene Cut handles the rest."
Sophie M.
Freelance Subtitler — Cinema & VOD
"The timeline is what sold me. Drawing blocks on the waveform, snapping to cuts — it's how subtitle editing should have always worked. Going back to EZTitles feels painful now."
Antoine R.
Post-Production Supervisor
"Real-time validation changed my life. I used to proofread every project three times hunting for CPS overruns. Now Scene Cut flags them live — I never deliver a non-compliant file anymore."
Laura K.
Subtitler & Translator — 8 years experience
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 & options
- SRT, WebVTT, TTML, EBU-STL, DCP & burn-in export
- Prompter & Cinema modes for review
- Copy and paste between projects
- Optional suggestions and review
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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