Transcript to FCPXML Workflow Guide
Step-by-step guide to generating Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Premiere timelines from speech transcripts.
How to convert transcripts to FCPXML timelines on macOS
Converting speech transcripts into FCPXML timelines allows editors to automate rough cuts using AI text selection while retaining full finishing control in Final Cut Pro, Resolve, or Premiere Pro.
Passcut generates valid FCPXML files referencing your local raw camera files without copying or duplicating heavy video assets.
Download Passcut for Mac
Native macOS. Apple Silicon. Transcript-first rough cuts, then hand off to Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Premiere Pro.
Requires macOS 26 or later and Apple Silicon. Footage does not go to a Passcut cloud.Compare plans.
#Frequently Asked Questions
How do I export an FCPXML timeline from a transcript in Passcut?
After refining your transcript edits in Passcut, Pro can Export > FCPXML. Import the generated .fcpxml file into Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
Download Passcut for Mac
Native macOS. Apple Silicon. Transcript-first rough cuts, then hand off to Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Premiere Pro.
Requires macOS 26 or later and Apple Silicon. Footage does not go to a Passcut cloud.Compare plans.