Streamline your Final Cut Pro workflow with Chapter Tool Pro.
Chapter Tool Pro is a macOS application designed to extract, organize, validate, and transform Final Cut Pro markers into structured production-ready data.
Built for editors, assistant editors, post-production teams, educators, and enterprise media workflows, the app converts FCPXML files into clear, usable metadata for YouTube chapters, WebVTT delivery, edit notes, review sessions, production tracking, and client communication.
More than a simple chapter generator, Chapter Tool Pro transforms timeline annotations into actionable information that can be refined, exported, archived, and shared across your entire production pipeline.
Advanced Export Workflows
YouTube Chapter Export
Generate ready-to-paste YouTube chapters directly from your timeline with automatic validation for platform requirements, including start markers, minimum chapter duration, and clean timestamp formatting.
WebVTT (.vtt) Export
Export Final Cut Pro chapter markers as standards-compliant WebVTT files compatible with Microsoft Stream, SharePoint, Vimeo, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and modern HTML5 video players.
CSV & TXT Reporting
Convert timeline markers into clean CSV or TXT documents ready for spreadsheets, production reports, spotting sheets, edit notes, revision tracking, and team communication.
Professional Marker Management
Granular Filtering
Filter markers by category: Chapter, Standard, To Do, or Done.
Deep Marker Access
Reveal markers hidden inside compound clips, multicam sequences, sync clips, and nested structures.
Search & Targeted Export
Instantly search markers and export only the information relevant to your current workflow.
Editable Marker Notes
Refine marker text directly inside the app to generate cleaner documentation and delivery materials.
Merge Markers
Combine consecutive markers into a single structured entry for cleaner chapters and simplified reporting.
Key Features
• Full FCPXML & FCPXMLD Support
Import Final Cut Pro projects via drag-and-drop with support for multi-sequence timelines and complex editorial structures.
• Frame-Accurate Timecode Engine
Supports both drop-frame and non-drop-frame workflows with accurate timeline calculations derived directly from the source FCPXML.
• Nested & Multicam Marker Support
Extract and remap markers located inside compound clips and multicam timelines.
• Platform-Aware Validation
Automatic compatibility checks for YouTube chapter exports and standards-compliant WebVTT generation.
• Enterprise & E-Learning Ready
Designed for tutorial libraries, webinar archives, educational content, internal communications, and professional delivery workflows.
Built for Real-World Editorial Pipelines
From edit notes and revision tracking to enterprise video publishing and metadata delivery, Chapter Tool Pro bridges the gap between Final Cut Pro timelines and real-world production workflows.
System Requirements
• macOS 14.0 or later
• Apple Silicon and Intel compatible
• Supports Final Cut Pro projects via FCPXML and FCPXMLD
Privacy & Security
Chapter Tool Pro runs entirely locally on your Mac.
No project data is collected, uploaded, or transmitted externally.
The application only accesses files explicitly selected by the user.
Chapter Tool Pro includes all features described in the user manual. Any functionality not explicitly documented is considered outside the current scope of the application.