Importing Media
Loading a Video or Audio File
In the center of an empty project, a drop zone invites you to drag and drop a file. You can also use the menu File > Open a Video (Shift + Cmd + I).
Accepted video formats: MP4, MOV, QuickTime
Accepted audio formats: WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG
Once the file is loaded, the video appears in the player and the waveform is drawn on the timeline. The project is ready for subtitling.
Importing Existing Subtitles
To work from an existing file, use the menu File > Import Subtitles.
| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SRT | .srt | The most common format, compatible with most platforms |
| WebVTT | .vtt | Web format, used for streaming |
| TTML | .ttml, .xml | Rich XML format, used in broadcast |
| EBU-STL | .stl | European binary format, broadcast standard |
On import, Scene Cut automatically detects:
- Italic passages (
<i>tags) - Subtitles positioned at the top of the screen
- Dialogues (dashes at the beginning of lines)
After importing, automatic corrections can be applied across the entire project via quick fix or the Tools menu.
Importing Scene Cuts
Scene cuts can be imported from an EDL file via the Tools > Import EDL menu. These markers appear on the timeline and allow Scene Cut to verify that no subtitle straddles a shot change.
Automatic scene cut detection is also available directly within the application — no EDL file needed.