Seamlessly Export XML from VIDIO to your favorite desktop editors

VIDIO, our AI-powered video editor, offers a seamless integration workflow that lets you export your edited timeline in XML format for further refinement in powerful desktop editing tools like DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro. Whether you’re working with full 4K footage or need a quick transition into professional editing software, this guide will take you through the necessary steps to ensure a smooth export and import process.

The first step in this process is to export your timeline from VIDIO. Simply go to the export settings in your VIDIO project and choose the option to export in XML format. This will generate a file that you can use in DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro.

Once you’ve exported the XML, create a dedicated folder where you can organize your project files. Place the exported XML file in this folder to keep everything structured. It’s important to keep the XML and the associated media files in the same folder for easy reference.

Open the XML file in any text editor (e.g., Notepad or VSCode). Make sure that the file name listed for the media in the XML matches the name of your concatenated footage. If the names don’t align, simply update the file name in the XML to reflect the correct one. This ensures that the media files are properly linked when imported into your desktop editor.

If you don’t already have DaVinci Resolve installed, head to the DaVinci Resolve website and download the free version. DaVinci Resolve is a robust video editing platform and works seamlessly with XML files. If you're using Final Cut Pro, the process will be quite similar.

Once you import the XML, you’ll see a settings window. Here, you need to make sure that the resolution matches your original footage’s resolution. Update the resolution setting to 3840x2160, if your original footage is 4K. This ensures that the project is set up correctly for editing.

If DaVinci Resolve (or Final Cut Pro) prompts you for the media file location, select the folder where you stored your footage and XML. This ensures that all media files will be correctly referenced from that folder.

Once the import is complete, you’ll see all your clips and transitions from VIDIO appear in the editor. Your timeline should be fully set up, with all edits and transitions carried over from your VIDIO project.

If you’re satisfied with the result and ready to export, simply choose the Fast Export option in DaVinci Resolve (or Final Cut Pro). This will quickly render your project without requiring extensive manual tweaks.

With this simple step-by-step process, you can easily transition from VIDIO’s AI-powered video editor to advanced desktop editing platforms like DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro. Exporting your project as an XML ensures that all your work is preserved, allowing you to continue refining your video with professional-grade tools. Happy editing!