Video tools Subtitle Studio

Making subtitles for Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro can import captions from an SRT file. With Subtitle Studio you make that file locally on your Mac: transcribe, correct and export, then import the captions into Final Cut Pro and finish them there.

How to go about it

  1. Share your project as a fileExport your project or use the source file of the recording.
  2. Transcribe locallySubtitle Studio turns the audio into timed text on your Mac.
  3. Correct in the editorFix names and terms and check the readability and timing of every line.
  4. Import into Final Cut ProExport as SRT and choose File > Import > Captions in Final Cut Pro. The captions arrive as their own role on your timeline.

How Subtitle Studio fits in

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Subtitle Studio runs on macOS 13 or later with Apple Silicon, the same Macs you use Final Cut Pro on. Transcription happens locally; you deliver an SRT or VTT that works in Final Cut, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Final Cut Pro support SRT files?

Yes, Final Cut Pro can import SRT captions and puts them on the timeline as a captions role.

Which Mac do I need for Subtitle Studio?

A Mac with Apple Silicon and macOS 13 or later. See the system requirements for details.

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No, transcription runs locally on your own Mac.

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