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Convert SCC to SRT

Decode Scenarist CEA-608 caption files into timed SRT subtitles. Pop-on, roll-up and paint-on captions are supported.

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How to convert SCC to SRT

Convert SCC to SRT online. CutConvert decodes the CEA-608 byte pairs, character sets and timecode in Scenarist Closed Caption files. You get numbered SRT subtitles to edit, translate or upload anywhere.

  1. Add your SCC file

    Drag the .scc onto the drop zone. The converter reads drop-frame and non-drop timecode and detects the format from the Scenarist header.

  2. Convert SCC to SRT

    Press Convert. The decoder handles pop-on, roll-up and paint-on captions, accents and special characters. It maps display and erase times to millisecond SRT timing.

  3. Download your result

    Download the converted file, or one ZIP when you convert a batch.

SCC caption file and SRT subtitles, explained

SCC files store captions as hex-encoded CEA-608 commands, one word per NTSC frame. Without a decoder they are unreadable. This converter runs a real 608 decoder. It strips parity, follows the caption state machine through load, display and erase, puts rows in screen order and converts frame timing to milliseconds. We tested it against a reference decode of a full broadcast movie, and 664 of 664 captions matched exactly.

Decode Scenarist CEA-608 caption files into timed SRT subtitles. Pop-on, roll-up and paint-on captions are supported. It is free to start, encrypted in transit, and converts a whole batch into one ZIP — sign in when you need large, high-volume jobs.

SCC to SRT FAQ

Which caption styles are supported?

The decoder reads pop-on, roll-up and paint-on captions from channel CC1. Pop-on is the broadcast standard, and roll-up is the news and live style. CC2 to CC4 data is rare and is skipped with a warning.

Do accents and special characters survive?

Yes. The decoder covers the CEA-608 standard, special and extended character sets. á, é, ñ, ç, ½, ♪ and the rest come through as Unicode text.

How accurate is the timing?

Each caption starts on the frame its display command fires and ends on its erase command. Times are converted at the exact 30000/1001 NTSC rate. Drop-frame and non-drop timecode both work.

Does positioning survive the conversion?

SRT has no positioning, so screen placement is dropped. Row order is kept as line breaks. Indentation used for centering is trimmed, so no stray spaces are left.

Is it free?

Free to try on short files, about 5 minutes of captions, because SCC is a verbose format. Full-length files need a one-time $3 conversion or a paid plan.

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Questions, answered

Where are my files processed?

In your browser. The file never leaves your computer, and CutConvert only records that a conversion happened. We never see, store, sell or share your media.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Files up to about an hour of footage convert free on every converter. CapCut projects are free up to 500 KB. Guests get five conversions a month; a free account has no monthly cap within the free size caps. Bigger files are $3 each, or $5 for a project conversion from one program to another. Pro is $9 a month ($90 a year) for files up to 50 MB. Studio is $19 a month ($190 a year) for files up to 500 MB.

What do I get when I convert multiple files?

One ZIP with every converted file. A single file comes back on its own. Press + to add more output formats: they go in the same ZIP, and each file still counts as one conversion.

Which formats are supported?

Projects in: Premiere .prproj, DaVinci Resolve .drp, Avid AAF and bins, Final Cut FCPXML, CapCut drafts and Audition sessions. Projects out: FCP7 XML, FCPXML, Resolve .drp, AAF, CapCut and REAPER, plus CMX 3600 EDL and shot-list CSV. Transitions, markers, titles, keyframes, levels, speed changes and nested sequences carry over wherever the target app can hold them. Captions: SRT, WebVTT, SBV, ASS, TTML, DFXP, iTT, SCC, MCC, EBU-STL, Avid caption TXT, timed CSV, Word and plain text. Transcripts: Whisper, WhisperX, AssemblyAI, Deepgram, Rev.ai and CapCut JSON, Premiere transcript JSON and .prtranscript, and Rev, Otter and Word-style text. Styling, placement and speakers come along where the output supports them.

Can I pick a frame rate?

Yes. For EDL and Avid caption output, choose 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 fps, or let CutConvert detect it from your source.