Final Cut Pro subtitles, as a free SRT
Final Cut Pro imports captions in SRT, iTT and CEA-608. Upload your video here, download the SRT and import it into the project from the File menu. The captions appear on the timeline, ready to tweak.
Drop your audio or video here, or choose a file
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG and OPUS (WhatsApp voice notes), MP4, MOV, WEBM… Up to 200 MB.
Free, no account needed: the first 10 minutes of each file, 3 a day. The file is deleted when it’s done and the result after 24 hours.
Which format to use in Final Cut Pro
Use the SRT: it’s one of the three caption formats Final Cut Pro imports. VTT isn’t one of them.
How SRT captions behave
In Final Cut Pro you can format SRT captions and export them as a separate file. For them to be part of the picture, export the video with the captions burned in.
- Two lines of 42 characters at most and between 1 and 7 seconds per subtitle.
- Timing starts at second 0 of the file you upload: upload the final video or the project’s audio.
How to do it
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Upload the video or its audio
If it’s an edit, share the project’s audio and upload it here so the timing matches.
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Download the SRT
Echo transcribes and cuts the subtitles for comfortable reading.
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Import it into the project
With the project open in the timeline, go to File, Import, Captions, and choose the SRT.
- 4
Review and export
Tweak the text or style in the inspector and share the video with burned-in captions or the separate file.
Frequently asked questions
Does Final Cut Pro accept VTT?
Not for importing captions. It accepts SRT, iTT and CEA-608. Use the SRT from this page.
Can I have several languages?
Yes, Final Cut Pro supports captions in several languages. With a free Echo account you translate the subtitles and download one SRT per language.
Does it work in Spanish?
Yes. Echo transcribes Spanish and other languages, and the SRT is UTF-8 so accented characters display properly.
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