CornerCut: The Ultimate Solution to Move Premiere Pro Projects to DaVinci Resolve Without XML

Every video editor and conform artist knows the familiar dread of migrating a project from Adobe Premiere Pro to DaVinci Resolve for color grading. The traditional method—exporting an XML file—often leads to a chaotic mess of broken time-remaps, lost transitions, and stripped audio automation. You can easily spend hours manually reconstructing your timeline before you even begin the color grading process.

Enter CornerCut, a revolutionary new post-production engine that completely bypasses the XML process, converting your Premiere Pro project files directly into DaVinci Resolve project files.

What is CornerCut?

Developed by Sasha Silbley, CornerCut is a direct data translation tool designed to move entire timelines between non-linear editing (NLE) systems. Currently, it features a highly anticipated Premiere Pro to DaVinci Resolve engine that converts .prproj files directly into .drp files without any middleman formats.

Instead of relying on universally flawed XML protocols, CornerCut analyzes your Premiere timeline and rebuilds it natively within Resolve using its own custom parsing method. The result? A highly accurate conform process that dramatically reduces errors and saves hours of manual labor.

Key Features of CornerCut

Unlike standard XML exports that frequently strip away critical timeline data, CornerCut preserves the intricate details of your edit. Here is what seamlessly transfers over:

• Full Project Organization: Your bins, folder structures, and overall project organization are maintained perfectly.
• Clip Attributes: Clip colors and markers carry over intact, saving you from losing critical organizational cues.
• Complex Timeline Elements: It natively handles nested sequences, speed changes (time-remaps), and transitions—areas where XMLs historically break down.
• Audio Automation: Essential audio routing, keyframes, and automation are preserved exactly as you set them.

Why the Traditional XML Workflow is Broken

XML (Extensible Markup Language) was designed as a broad standard for data sharing, but it simply cannot keep up with the proprietary complexities of modern video editors like Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. When you export an XML, complex effects, varied framerates, and specific speed ramps often get lost in translation. CornerCut eliminates this by translating the proprietary code of one software directly into the proprietary code of the other.

Who is CornerCut For?

This conversion engine is an absolute game-changer for:

• Filmmakers and Indie Creators: Those who prefer the fluid, intuitive editing workflow of Premiere Pro but want to leverage the industry-standard color grading power of DaVinci Resolve.
• Conform Artists: Professionals tasked with ensuring an offline edit matches the online high-resolution finishing timeline perfectly.
• Post-Production Houses: Collaborative teams that regularly work across different NLE platforms and need a reliable, stress-free pipeline.

How to Get Started

Currently, the Premiere Pro to DaVinci Resolve conversion engine is available as a free beta. The developer is actively looking for editors and post-production professionals to test the software with real-world, complex timelines to stress-test its capabilities. It is the perfect time to integrate it into your workflow and see the magic for yourself before it scales further.

Stop Fixing XMLs and Start Grading

Post-production shouldn't be about troubleshooting technical errors—it should be about finishing your story and perfecting your visuals. CornerCut eliminates the most frustrating bottleneck in the Premiere-to-Resolve pipeline.