EDL Export for DaVinci Resolve and Professional Editors
AI finds the best moments. You make them great. EDL Export bridges the gap between automated clip extraction and professional non-linear editing, giving you a starting point in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro — not a finished product that needs to be redone from scratch.
What Is an EDL File?
An Edit Decision List (EDL) is a plain-text file that describes a sequence of edits — in points, out points, and track assignments. It's the universal interchange format between editing systems. When you export an EDL from Clipperia, you get a file that any NLE can import to recreate the AI's rough cut as a timeline.
How EDL Export Works
- Generate rough cuts in Clipperia using AI clip extraction.
- Review the AI's selections and choose which clips to include.
- Export as EDL with one click. The file includes source timecodes, in/out points, and track assignments.
- Import into your NLE: DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro all support EDL import.
- Fine-tune the timeline with your full editing toolkit — color grading, audio mixing, transitions, effects.
You keep creative control where it matters while saving hours of rough-cut assembly.
Why EDL Export Matters
For Professional Editors
You're not replacing your workflow — you're accelerating the first 80%. Instead of watching hours of footage to find usable moments, you get a pre-built timeline that you can refine. Your expertise goes into polish, not discovery.
For Podcast Producers
Generate a rough cut of your best podcast moments, export to EDL, and finish in DaVinci Resolve with your preferred audio chain, EQ, and compression settings.
For Content Teams
Scale your editing pipeline. Junior editors can start from AI-generated rough cuts instead of raw footage, reducing time-to-publish by 60-80%.
Supported Formats
| Format | Import | Export |
|---|---|---|
| EDL (CMX 3600) | Yes | Yes |
| DaVinci Resolve | Via EDL import | Native timeline |
| Premiere Pro | Via EDL import | Native timeline |
| Final Cut Pro | Via EDL/XML import | Native timeline |
What's Included in the EDL
- Source file references (by timecode)
- In and out points for each clip
- Track assignments (video and audio)
- Sequence frame rate matching your source
FAQ
Do I need the original source files in my NLE?
Yes. The EDL references your source media by timecode. You'll need the original video files accessible in your NLE's media pool for the EDL to link correctly.
What frame rates are supported?
EDL export supports 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps. The frame rate matches your source video automatically.