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Convert SCC to CSV

A broadcast caption file as a spreadsheet — every cue decoded with its timing, ready for QC and review.

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How to convert SCC to CSV

Convert SCC to CSV online. CutConvert decodes the Scenarist caption file — CEA-608 byte pairs, drop-frame timecode and all — and writes a spreadsheet with every caption's start, end, and text, for QC reports, as-broadcast scripts, and caption review.

  1. Add your .scc file

    Drag the SCC onto the drop zone. Set the frame rate if you know it — 29.97 drop-frame is the usual for US broadcast.

  2. Convert to CSV

    Press Convert. Every decoded caption becomes a row: start, end, and text.

  3. Download your result

    Download the converted file instantly — or a single ZIP archive when you convert a batch of files.

SCC captions and CSV spreadsheet, explained

Reviewing a broadcast caption file usually means squinting at hex byte pairs or opening a captioning suite. This converter decodes the SCC — the same CEA-608 decoding verified against caption-inspector, Comcast's open-source reference tool — and hands you a spreadsheet instead: one row per caption with drop-frame-correct timing. Use it for QC sign-off sheets, as-broadcast scripts, translation prep, or simply reading what a delivered file actually says. Caption positioning codes are not carried into the CSV — a spreadsheet has nowhere to put them; the timing and text are exact.

A broadcast caption file as a spreadsheet — every cue decoded with its timing, ready for QC and review. 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 CSV FAQ

What do I use an SCC-to-CSV conversion for?

QC reports, as-broadcast scripts, translation and review sheets — anywhere a human needs to read a broadcast caption file without captioning software.

Is the decoding accurate?

Yes — the SCC decoder round-trips against the test media from caption-inspector, Comcast's open-source caption verification tool, including drop-frame timing at 29.97 fps.

Does caption positioning carry into the CSV?

No — a spreadsheet has no way to express screen position, so the CSV carries timing and text. The decoding of both is exact.

Can I convert the SCC to subtitles instead?

Yes — the SCC to SRT converter is the same decoder writing SRT for editing and re-timing workflows.

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Free to start

Convert everyday batches for free. Create an account when you need large, high-volume jobs.

Batch in, one ZIP out

Drop up to 10 files at once and download a single tidy ZIP — or one file if that is all you need.

Made for editors

EDL, SRT, Avid caption TXT, and Premiere transcript JSON — with speakers, frame rates, and timecode handled the way post expects.

Secure by default

Files are encrypted in transit, converted on managed infrastructure, and never sold or shared.

Questions, answered

Where are my files processed?

Your files are uploaded over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection and converted on CutConvert’s servers, then handed straight back to you as a download. We never sell or share your media.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Small, everyday batches are free to convert. For large or high-volume jobs you’ll create an account and upgrade — which keeps the free tier fast for everyone.

What do I get when I convert multiple files?

Drop several files and you get back one ZIP archive containing every converted file. Convert a single file and you simply get that one file — no unnecessary ZIP.

Which formats are supported?

You can convert EDL to CSV; SRT and VTT subtitles to each other and to plain text; SRT, TXT, and DOCX/DOC transcripts to Premiere Pro transcript JSON; SRT to Avid Media Composer caption TXT; and Premiere Pro .prtranscript exports to SRT, VTT, or text — with speaker labels preserved. More post-production formats are on the way.

Can I pick a frame rate?

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