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Other Caption Formats

Export captions in various specialized formats for different platforms.

Supported Formats​

FormatExtensionBest For
SBV.sbvYouTube
ASS/SSA.ass, .ssaAdvanced styling
TTML.ttml, .xmlProfessional broadcast
SCC.sccUS broadcast TV
STL.stlEuropean broadcast
CAP.capCheetah format

SBV (YouTube)​

Format​

0:00:00.000,0:00:02.500
Welcome to our tutorial

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Today we'll learn about captions

Features​

  • Simple text format
  • YouTube native format
  • No styling support

Export​

  1. Select SBV format
  2. Download
  3. Upload directly to YouTube

ASS/SSA (Advanced SubStation)​

Format​

[Script Info]
Title: My Captions
ScriptType: v4.00+

[V4+ Styles]
Format: Name, Fontname, Fontsize, PrimaryColour
Style: Default,Arial,20,&H00FFFFFF

[Events]
Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Text
Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:02.50,Default,Welcome

Features​

  • Full styling: Fonts, colors, effects
  • Positioning: Pixel-perfect control
  • Animations: Text effects
  • Karaoke: Timing effects

Best For​

  • Anime/fan subs
  • Music videos
  • Creative projects
  • Advanced styling needs

TTML (Timed Text Markup Language)​

Format​

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<tt xmlns="http://www.w3.org/ns/ttml">
  <body>
    <div>
      <p begin="00:00:00.000" end="00:00:02.500">
        Welcome to our tutorial
      </p>
    </div>
  </body>
</tt>

Features​

  • XML-based
  • Extensive styling
  • Metadata support
  • Industry standard

Best For​

  • Professional broadcast
  • Streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon)
  • Compliance requirements
  • Advanced needs

SCC (Scenarist Closed Captions)​

Format​

Scenarist_SCC V1.0

00:00:00:00    9420 9420 94ad 94ad 4865 6c6c 6f21

00:00:02:15    942c 942c 5768 6174 2773 2075 703f

Features​

  • Broadcast standard
  • CEA-608/708 compatible
  • Frame-accurate timing
  • Full caption control

Best For​

  • US broadcast TV
  • FCC compliance
  • Professional production

STL (Spruce Subtitle File)​

Format​

Binary format (not human-readable)

Features​

  • European broadcast standard
  • EBU specification
  • Teletext compatible

Best For​

  • European TV broadcast
  • EBU compliance
  • DVB subtitles

Choosing a Format​

Decision Guide​

Need maximum compatibility?
└─> SRT

Web platform?
└─> WebVTT

YouTube upload?
└─> SBV or WebVTT

Advanced styling?
└─> ASS/SSA

Professional broadcast?
├─> US: SCC
├─> Europe: STL
└─> Streaming: TTML

All platforms?
└─> Export multiple formats

Multi-Format Export​

Export to multiple formats at once:

  1. Select all desired formats
  2. Click Export All
  3. Download as ZIP file
  4. Contains all format versions

Format Conversion​

Automatic Conversion​

Scriptix handles conversion automatically:

  • Preserves timing
  • Adapts formatting
  • Validates output

Limitations​

Some features don't convert:

  • ASS styling → SRT: Lost
  • VTT positioning → SRT: Simplified
  • TTML metadata → SRT: Removed

Best Practices​

Universal Distribution​

For widest reach, provide:

  1. SRT: Universal fallback
  2. WebVTT: Web platforms
  3. SBV: YouTube

Professional Delivery​

For broadcast/streaming:

  1. TTML: Main deliverable
  2. SCC/STL: Regional broadcast
  3. SRT: Preview/backup

Next Steps​

Choose the right format for your distribution needs!