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frankthomsen
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August 28, 2018
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Looking for Specification of XML Export Format

  • August 28, 2018
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Hi Adobe Community!

 

I'm a software developer, and I need some help to create an application that exports a timeline with multiple clips and markers into Premiere.

I could probably use the XML Export / Import Format. But where do I find the documentation / specification to it?

 

The xmeml standard is the old Apple Final Cut 7 interchange format. All the online Apple documentation on this subject seems to be taken offline, for instance here:

https://documentation.apple.com/en/finalcutpro/usermanual/index.html#chapter=97%26section=3

or

https://documentation.apple.com/en/finalcutpro/usermanual/chapter_97_section_3.html

 

Can anyone provide a copy of the old specification or point me to a place, place where I can find Adobe's specifications? Or maybe name an alternative?

 

Thanks and best regards,

Frank T.

    Correct answer Bruce Bullis

    Our implementation is based on Apple's FCP XML 1.4 spec, roughly corresponding to Final Cut Pro (not X) 7.0.3. 

     

    Perhaps OTIO is a path forward? PPro Beta builds support support OTIO import and export. 

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    Bruce Bullis
    Community Manager
    Bruce BullisCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    February 14, 2025

    Our implementation is based on Apple's FCP XML 1.4 spec, roughly corresponding to Final Cut Pro (not X) 7.0.3. 

     

    Perhaps OTIO is a path forward? PPro Beta builds support support OTIO import and export. 

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      excited_Genie16B8
      Legend
      August 28, 2018

      To the best of my knowledge, Adobe has not released any documentation on project file formatting.

      R Neil Haugen
      R Neil Haugen
      Legend
      August 28, 2018

      On the SDK forum there's a lot of discussion about scripting for PrPro.

      Neil

      Everyone's mileage always varies ...
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      frankthomsenAuthor
      Participant
      August 29, 2018

      Thanks for all your quick answers!

      I will move the question to the SDK forum.

      Best regards

      Frank T.

      R Neil Haugen
      R Neil Haugen
      Legend
      August 28, 2018

      You might check on the PrPro SDK forum ...

      Premiere Pro SDK

      Neil

      Everyone's mileage always varies ...
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      ilan_7947
      Participant
      February 12, 2025

       The link is dead now 😞 any other sources?

      caroline_edits
      Community Manager
      caroline_editsCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      February 12, 2025

      Hey Ilan, could you tell us more about what you're needing? Are you exporting the XML from Final Cut, then importing the project into Premiere? According to this Adobe HelpX document, markers should be included.

       

      Let us know what's going on in your workflow, we'll help how we can.

      Caroline

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