Import into Final Cut Pro
Bring your captions to your video timeline
Locate the FCPXML file
Find the .fcpxml file in your ~/Downloads folder.
What is FCPXML? An XML document that describes Final Cut Pro projects, events, and media. Capti generates an FCPXML file containing title clips for each caption.
Double click to import in Final Cut Pro
Double-click the .fcpxml file. Final Cut Pro will launch automatically.
You can also import directly inside Final Cut Pro: File > Import >
XML...
Select Library
A dialog appears asking where to import:
- Select a library from the dropdown (or create new)
- Click Import
Final Cut Pro creates a new event containing your captions project.
Open the Timeline
In the new event, you'll see a project (timeline icon):
- Click on the project to open it in the timeline
Select All Titles
With the timeline open:
- Press
Cmd+Ato select all title clips - Press
Cmd+Cto copy them
Go to Your Main Timeline
Switch to your main project timeline where you want to add captions.
You can switch timeline using arrow buttons < timeline_name > on top of the timeline.
Paste
- Place the playhead at the very start of your timeline (or wherever you want captions to begin)
- Press
Cmd+Vto paste the title clips
Next steps
Your captions are now on your timeline, synced to the original timing. You can:
- Adjust position if needed
- Modify individual titles
- Export your final video
If timing is slightly off, ensure your project frame rate matches the frame rate you selected in Capti's export settings.