EDL / XML ReaderEDL / XML reader — EDL, FCPXML & Premiere XML to CSV
Turn an EDL, FCPXML or Premiere XML into a clean, editable event list — locally, nothing uploaded.
What is the EDL / XML reader?
Editors get edit data in a handful of interchange formats — a CMX3600 EDL from any NLE, an FCPXML from Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, or Premiere Pro's Final Cut Pro 7 XML — and constantly need it as a readable, sortable list. This tool parses those files locally and turns every event or clip into a clean table: source name, reel/tape, source and record timecode, duration, track, edit type and any markers. It's the sibling of the AAF → Cue Sheet tool: drop your edit data, get a clean deliverable. Your file never leaves the browser.
How to get a clip list from an EDL or XML
- Drop your .edl, .fcpxml or .xml (or click to choose). The format is detected automatically.
- For an EDL, set the frame rate (EDLs don't store one) so timecode reads correctly; FCPXML and XML carry their own rate.
- Sort any column, filter by name/reel/track, and toggle columns on or off. Switch to the Markers tab if the file has timeline markers.
- Export a CSV that opens cleanly in Excel or Numbers, copy a text version, or export Avid markers — all without uploading anything.
Formats it reads
CMX3600 EDL (.edl): events with reel/tape, source and record timecode, edit type, and FROM CLIP NAME / source-file comments, plus Avid LOC locators as markers. FCPXML (.fcpxml from Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve): clips with source files, source in/out, timeline position, lane/track and markers — rational time values are converted to exact frames via the timecode engine. Premiere / Final Cut Pro 7 XML (.xml): clipitems with file paths, in/out, timeline start/end, track and markers. Whatever a particular variant doesn't expose is shown as “—” and flagged, never invented.
Use cases
- Pull a clip/shot list out of a locked cut for VFX, color or finishing.
- Build a media-usage or archive-clearance report from the unique source files.
- Move timeline markers from one NLE into Avid.
- Sanity-check reels, durations and source timecode before conform.
Frequently asked questions
What formats does it read?
CMX3600 EDLs (.edl), FCPXML (.fcpxml from Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve), and Premiere Pro's Final Cut Pro 7 XML (.xml). The format is detected automatically from the file.
Does my file upload anywhere?
No. Parsing happens entirely in your browser. The file is never uploaded to any server — you can confirm it in your browser's network tab.
How do I get a clip list from an EDL or XML?
Drop the file, set the frame rate if it's an EDL, then read the sortable table of events and export it as CSV or text. FCPXML and XML supply their own frame rate.
Can I export markers?
Yes. When a file contains timeline markers (FCPXML/XML markers, or Avid LOC locators in an EDL), the Markers tab lets you export them as an Avid marker .txt or as CSV.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up. Everything runs locally in your browser.