Video Export
Video export produces a file where the subtitles are burned directly into the image — they cannot be turned off by the viewer. This is known as "burned-in" or "hard sub" subtitling.
When to use video export
- Preview — send a subtitled version to a client or director for approval
- Social media — platforms like Instagram or TikTok don't support separate subtitle files
- Archiving — keep a reference version with the subtitles baked in
Launching the export
File > Export > Video with subtitles…
A configuration window opens before the save panel. It groups the output format, the export scope, and the watermark.
Output format
| Format | Container | Use |
|---|---|---|
| H.264 | MP4 | Compact, universally compatible — ideal for previews |
| H.265 / HEVC | MP4 | Better compression than H.264 at equal quality — ideal for large files |
| ProRes 422 | MOV | Professional quality without destructive compression — ideal for archiving |
| ProRes 4444 | MOV | Maximum quality, intermediate masters |
The source video resolution is preserved. The export adapts automatically to the orientation and aspect ratio of the image, and writes the BT.709 color metadata expected for broadcast delivery.
Export scope
If a loop region is defined on the timeline, the export offers a choice between the full video or only the looped portion. This is handy for quickly exporting a short clip for approval.
Subtitle rendering
Burned-in subtitles exactly match the style defined in the appearance preferences: font, size, color, outline, background. The result in the exported video faithfully matches what is shown in the Scene Cut player.
A progress bar accompanies the render, which can be canceled at any time.
Watermark
For approval copies — CNC visa screenings, press previews, confidential deliveries — the export window offers a watermark burned in alongside the subtitles. Enable it with Add a watermark.
Text and tokens
The text field accepts free multi-line text, plus two dynamic tokens replaced at render time:
| Token | Replaced with |
|---|---|
{date} | Today's date, in the user's locale |
{filename} | The source video filename, without extension |
The default text, FOR REVIEW ONLY — {date}, is a starting point — adapt it with the recipient's name, a "Copy 1/3" mention, or any other identifier.
Position
| Position | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Top left, Top right, Bottom left, Bottom right | Discreet corner mark |
| Center | Central mark, more visible |
| Diagonal tiled (default) | Watermark repeated diagonally across the entire image — maximum anti-capture protection |
More options
In the collapsible More options section:
- Size — between 12 and 80 points (calibrated for 720p, automatically scaled to actual resolution)
- Opacity — text body only (the outline stays opaque to guarantee legibility)
- Color — white by default, adjustable to fit the background
- Safe area — top and bottom vertical margin, as a percentage of height, to keep the watermark off letterbox black bars
{date} and the recipient's name.Watermark settings persist between exports — no need to reconfigure everything for the next copy.
What's next
- To deliver a broadcast overlay with alpha channel (external compositing), see overlay export.
- To deliver a separate subtitle file (SRT, EBU-STL, DCP), see subtitle formats.