Unlike captions in other formats, exported SRT captions can be read and edited in a plain text editor. SRT captions can be imported or exported as separate files, but they can’t be embedded in an output media file the way CEA-608 captions can. The SRT format is simple: Each caption has a number, a start and end timecode (in decimal timecode), and one or more lines of text with HTML tags. SRT (SubRip Text): A subtitle format supported by Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo.

iTT captions can be imported or exported as separate files, but they can’t be embedded in an output media file the way CEA-608 captions can. The iTT standard features formatting, color, and placement options, including a wider range of alphabets, making it the best choice for languages with non-Roman characters. This feature is remarkably deep, supporting multiple languages, the ability to import and export caption files, as well as modify, format, and automatically place captions into the Timeline. ITT (iTunes Timed Text): A format for delivering caption content to the iTunes Store, YouTube, and Vimeo. New with the 10.4.1 update to Final Cut Pro X is the ability to add closed captions and subtitles directly into the timeline while editing a project. CEA-608 captions can be imported or exported as tracks embedded in a media file or as separate files. The CEA-608 caption standard features a variety of position, formatting, color, and animation options. Final Cut Pro supports the following industry standards for captions:ĬEA-608 (also known as EIA-608 ): A caption standard for broadcasts and web video.