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Three steps, no account.

From CapCut's drafts folder to a timeline in your editor.

  1. 1

    Drop the project

    Choose the project folder, or the draft_content.json inside it. CapCut keeps its drafts here:

  2. 2

    Inspect the timeline

    See every cut, lane and caption before you pay. Then download a free 5-clip test and check sync in your editor.

  3. 3

    Import into your editor

    Open the XML, then add the .srt for captions. If a clip shows offline, relink it to your media folder.

    DaVinci ResolveFile › Import › Timeline…⇧⌘I
    Premiere ProFile › Import…⌘I

Open it in your editor.

DaVinci Resolve

  1. 1

    Import the Timeline XML

    Open DaVinci Resolve > File > Import > Timeline... (or press Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and select your .xml file.

  2. 2

    Load XML Dialog Options

    Keep “Automatically set project settings” checked. If media files are stored in a dedicated folder, point to it directly.

  3. 3

    Relink Offline Media

    If media paths shifted, select the offline clips in the Media Pool, right-click, and select “Relink Selected Clips...”. Select your source media folder.

  4. 4

    Subtitles (.SRT)

    Go to File > Import > Subtitle... and select -captions.srt. A Subtitle track is automatically added with full styling controls in the Subtitle Inspector.

Premiere Pro

  1. 1

    Import the XML Sequence

    Open Premiere Pro > File > Import... (or Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and select your .xml file.

  2. 2

    Sequence in Project Bin

    A sequence bin will appear containing video tracks, audio lanes, and cut points. Double-click the sequence to open it in your Timeline panel.

  3. 3

    Link Media If Needed

    If files show the offline screen, right-click clips in the Project panel > Link Media... > click Locate and select your media folder.

  4. 4

    Subtitles (.SRT)

    Import -captions.srt via File > Import, then drag onto your sequence. Customize in the Essential Graphics panel.

Try it on your project.

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