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Export from TimeBolt to Premiere, Resolve & Final Cut โ€” Export Assistant

Export Assistant

Export Assistant

In and out of TimeBolt, fast.

The Export Assistant maps your exact editor, settings, and export path for Premiere, Resolve, Final Cut, Camtasia, CapCut, iMovie, or a direct render.

Let's build your export plan

Start with where you're finishing.

Where are you finishing?

Common workflowsOpen a popular setup to see the steps.

Specific jobs, start to finish. Full walk-throughs live in the TimeBolt how-to guide.

Turn one long recording into topic clips conference โ†’ chapter clips
  1. Load the recording and accept the CFR convert prompt if asked.
  2. Optional: run silence detection first to tighten dead air, or leave it full-length.
  3. At the start of each topic, press S to split the timeline if there isn't already a cut there, then right-click that scene and type the topic name.
  4. Repeat for every topic โ€” each named scene becomes a chapter that runs until the next one.
  5. Open the โ‹ฏ menu โ†’ Add Chapter Clips To Render Queue, then Start Rendering. TimeBolt renders one MP4 per topic, named by your titles, in order.
  6. Keeping it as a single video instead? โ‹ฏ menu โ†’ Download Chapters Text File for ready-to-paste YouTube timestamps.
Build a teaser or highlight reel long recording โ†’ best moments
  1. While previewing, press M to mark each strong moment.
  2. Click Keep Only Marked Cuts to isolate the highlights.
  3. Render in TimeBolt, or open Stitch to join the highlights with an intro/outro into one teaser.
Clean up a whole folder at once batch processing
  1. Utilities โ†’ Batch Processing, then select the folder and Select All Videos.
  2. TimeBolt applies your last-used silence settings and renders each file to the same folder.
  3. Note: batch renders to disk only โ€” XML can't be bulk-exported, so this is for finished MP4s.
Podcast: export audio only cut video, keep the audio
  1. Make your cuts as usual.
  2. Open the โ‹ฏ menu โ†’ Add To Render Queue as WAV File, then Start Rendering.
Send your cuts to Premiere Save Timeline Cuts โ†’ .json
  1. Make your cuts in TimeBolt.
  2. Click the Save Timeline Cuts (.json) button โ€” the floppy-disk icon in the button bar below the timeline.
  3. In Premiere: Window โ†’ Extensions โ†’ TimeBolt, load the JSON, and apply it to your sequence.
Tighten the overall pace Turbo Mode โ€” TimeBolt render only
  1. Click Activate Turbo Mode (the bar below Export Video), then set a speed multiplier (e.g. 1.10 for +10% words-per-minute) or a time limit to fit within.
  2. Add to Render Queue โ†’ Start Rendering.
  3. Turbo renders in TimeBolt only โ€” it changes the actual playback rate, so it can't be exported to XML or an NLE. If you used Turbo, regenerate any chapters / SRT from the Turbo screen so timestamps match.
Common troubleshootingCuts off or missing in your editor? Start here.

The usual culprits when an export doesn't land right โ€” and the quick fix for each.

Cuts drift or land in the wrong spot after import XML / FCPXML out of sync

Why: the source is variable frame rate (VFR) โ€” normal for screen recorders, OBS, and phone footage. VFR timecodes don't line up cleanly in an NLE.

  1. On load, TimeBolt detects VFR and offers to convert to a constant frame rate. Accept the CFR conversion โ€” that converted file is what carries reliable timecodes.
  2. Make your cuts against the converted file, then export. If you already exported from the VFR original, re-open it, let it convert, and export again so the cut points line up.
Cuts don't show, or the timeline imports empty Final Cut especially

Why: a special character in a file or folder name โ€” # % & _ or apostrophes โ€” breaks the XML/FCPXML link, so your editor can't relink the media and the edit comes in empty or misaligned.

  1. Rename the media files and their folders to letters, numbers and hyphens only โ€” strip # % & _ and apostrophes.
  2. Re-export the XML / FCPXML from TimeBolt and re-import.
Multicam angles drift apart sync

Why: the sources don't all start at the same instant, so the sync offset is wrong.

  1. Align every source to 00:00 before syncing.
  2. Confirm the sequence frame rate matches your footage (and convert VFR to CFR first if prompted).
Premiere: the cuts only applied to one track extension

Why: the cut list was applied with tracks disabled, or to a different sequence than the flat reference came from.

  1. In the TimeBolt extension, apply the JSON with all tracks enabled, then bulk-delete the stacked removed clips.
  2. The flattened WMV you cut must be an export of the same sequence you're applying back to.
Burned-in captions didn't reach my editor captions

Why: burn-in happens on TimeBolt's own render โ€” an XML/FCPXML handoff carries the cut, not baked-in text.

  1. Finishing in an NLE? Export an SRT (โ‹ฏ menu โ†’ Download SRT File) and caption there.
  2. Want them baked in? Finish the render in TimeBolt instead of handing off.
Resolve won't take the cuts free vs Studio

Why: free Resolve imports XML/FCPXML; the one-click JSON integration needs Resolve Studio plus the script.

  1. On free Resolve: export XML, then File โ†’ Import โ†’ Timeline.
  2. On Studio: use the JSON integration for a one-click round-trip.

See every export and in-app feature at timebolt.io/features.

Export referenceEvery export path, step by step โ€” Premiere, Final Cut, Resolve, Camtasia & CapCut

How to export from TimeBolt to any editor

TimeBolt edits on your computer and exports the finished cut to every major editor. It sends FCPXML to Final Cut Pro, XML to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, TSCPROJ to Camtasia, a clip folder to CapCut and iMovie, or renders a finished MP4 on its own. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud. Below is the exact path for each editor.

Finishing inExport formatTimeBolt editorNotes
Final Cut ProFCPXMLSingle-file or Multi-TrackImports as a ready-to-trim timeline. Multicam supported.
Premiere ProXML ยท Extension (JSON)Single-file or Multi-TrackXML imports as a sequence; the free Premiere Extension applies cuts to multi-track timelines.
DaVinci ResolveXML ยท Script (JSON)Single-file or Multi-TrackFree Resolve imports XML; Resolve Studio can apply linked cuts via the integration script.
CamtasiaTSCPROJ / CMPROJSingle-fileOverwrites your saved Camtasia project with the cuts โ€” or import a finished MP4.
CapCut / iMovieClip folderSingle-fileEach kept segment renders as an MP4; drop the folder straight in.
TimeBolt (direct)MP4 ยท WAV ยท SRTSingle-file or Multi-TrackFinished render, no other editor needed. Also Chapters, Stitch and Banger.

Two editors: the single-file editor (silence + filler/bad-take removal with UMCheck, plus captions) and the Multi-Track Editor (syncs cameras and auto-switches to the active speaker). Works on Windows and macOS.

How to export from TimeBolt to Premiere Pro

  1. Cut in the single-file editor. Run silence detection to build your edit; run UMCheck to remove filler words and bad takes.
  2. Click XML. A pop-up links to the generated XML โ€” open its location in your file browser.
  3. In Premiere, drag the XML into your project, switch the bin to List view, and double-click the sequence to open your cut.
  4. Multi-track audio? Select all clips โ†’ right-click โ†’ Audio Channels, and turn on the correct channels (they sit in a diagonal pattern).

For multicam or a separate audio file, use the free Premiere Extension instead: Window โ†’ Extensions โ†’ TimeBolt applies the cuts to your timeline from a Save Timeline Cuts JSON.

How to export from TimeBolt to Final Cut Pro

  1. Cut in the single-file editor (silence + UMCheck).
  2. Click FCPXML. A pop-up links to the generated file โ€” open its location.
  3. Double-click the .fcpxml to open it in Final Cut, then choose a project or create a new one. Your cut lands ready to trim.

Multicam: export FCPXML Multicam and switch angles inside a Final Cut Multicam Clip, or let the Multi-Track Editor sync and switch for you.

How to export from TimeBolt to DaVinci Resolve

  1. Cut in the single-file editor.
  2. Click XML. Open the generated file's location and note the frame rate in the file name.
  3. In Resolve, start a new project and add your source file. Match the frame rate: right-click โ†’ Clip Attributes โ†’ set FPS to the rate shown in the XML's file name.
  4. File โ†’ Import โ†’ Timeline โ†’ double-click the XML. In Load XML settings, uncheck Automatically Import Source Clips into Media Pool and set Mixed Frame Rate Format to Resolve. Dismiss any error.
  5. Turn audio on manually โ€” this step is easy to miss: select both audio tracks โ†’ right-click โ†’ Clip Attributes โ†’ Audio โ†’ embed channel 1 and channel 2.

For multicam or a separate audio file, use the TimeBolt Resolve integration (Resolve Studio) to apply linked video + audio cuts from a Save Timeline Cuts JSON.

How to export from TimeBolt to Camtasia

Two ways: a non-destructive project export (your cuts land back in a Camtasia project) or a flattened MP4 you import like any clip.

Option A โ€” TSCPROJ / CMPROJ (non-destructive)

  1. Start in Camtasia. Import your clip, drop it on the timeline aligned at 0:00, and save the project โ€” TSCPROJ on Windows, CMPROJ on Mac.
  2. Open that same clip in TimeBolt and run silence detection (and UMCheck) to build your cut.
  3. Export โ†’ TSCPROJ. In the dialog, select the project you saved from Camtasia. On Windows, double-click into the .tscproj package and pick the real TSCPROJ file inside.
  4. Reopen the project in Camtasia โ€” TimeBolt has overwritten it with your cuts, ready to design.

Option B โ€” MP4 (simplest)

  1. Cut in TimeBolt and click Export Video for a finished MP4.
  2. Import the MP4 into Camtasia like any clip. It's flattened โ€” you give up the editable original, but it's the fastest path, and it works for any editor.

How to export from TimeBolt to CapCut or iMovie

  1. Cut in the single-file editor.
  2. Open the โ‹ฏ menu โ†’ Export Clips To Folder. Each kept segment becomes an MP4 in a numbered folder.
  3. Drop the folder into CapCut or iMovie for captions, transitions and design.

Render a finished video in TimeBolt (no other editor)

  1. Cut in the single-file editor, or the Multi-Track Editor for multicam.
  2. Click Export Video for an MP4 โ€” or use Chapters, Stitch or Banger. captions
  3. Captions: with UMCheck on, burn captions into the render and/or download an SRT. Paste the SRT into ChatGPT for YouTube chapters, a title and a description.

Multicam: sync and auto-switch cameras, then hand off

  1. Open the Multi-Track Editor and drop in your cameras and audio โ€” each lands on its own track.
  2. Click Synchronize Tracks โ€” TimeBolt waveform-aligns every track.
  3. Run silence detection โ€” TimeBolt cuts to whoever is speaking, baking the camera switching into the timeline.
  4. Export โ†’ FCPXML or XML to Final Cut, Premiere or Resolve.

Premiere round-trip (reaction / review with separate commentary)

  1. Assemble in Premiere and export a flat reference video (WMV โ€” TimeBolt reads it).
  2. Cut the flat file in the single-file editor: run silence detection on the full mix and UMCheck for filler removal.
  3. Apply cuts back: Save Timeline Cuts for a JSON, then Window โ†’ Extensions โ†’ TimeBolt in Premiere, apply it, and bulk-delete the removed clips. Your full-resolution edit inherits every cut.

Export FAQ

Does TimeBolt work with Adobe Premiere Pro?

Yes. TimeBolt exports XML that imports into Premiere as a sequence. For multi-track timelines, the free Premiere Extension applies the cuts to your original sequence from a JSON file.

Does TimeBolt export to Final Cut Pro?

Yes. TimeBolt exports native FCPXML. In Final Cut, import it with File โ†’ Import โ†’ XML and your cut timeline lands ready to trim.

Does TimeBolt work with DaVinci Resolve?

Yes. Free DaVinci Resolve imports TimeBolt XML directly. Resolve Studio users can apply linked video and audio cuts with the TimeBolt integration script and a JSON file.

Does TimeBolt upload my footage to the cloud?

No. TimeBolt is local-first โ€” it processes your video on your own computer and never uploads your footage, which is why it suits privacy-sensitive and offline workflows.

Can TimeBolt remove filler words and bad takes?

Yes. UMCheck, in the single-file editor, transcribes your audio and removes filler words and bad takes, and it unlocks captions.

Can I get captions from TimeBolt?

Yes. With UMCheck on you can download an SRT sidecar file and burn captions into a TimeBolt render. On a TimeBolt render you can do both at once.

Does TimeBolt support multicam editing?

Yes. The Multi-Track Editor syncs multiple cameras by waveform and automatically switches to whoever is speaking, then exports the finished multicam cut to your editor.

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