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Import Guide

File Import Guide

How to import CSV, SRT, and text files into AutoFlowCut

πŸš€ Get Started in 5 Minutes Recommended

No complex setup needed. A simple text file is all you need to start!

1

Create a Text File

Write scene descriptions, one per line, in any text editor

A young scholar reading under a pine tree
The scholar walking toward the palace gate
A celebration scene with lanterns
2

Import the File

In AutoFlowCut, click "πŸ“‚ Import" button β†’ Select "Prompt Text File"

πŸ“ Prompts πŸ“‹ Scenes (0)
πŸ–ΌοΈ Ref (0) πŸ“‚ Import
← Click here!
3

Generate Images!

Click "Start Generation" button at the bottom and Google Flow AI will automatically create images for each scene

Enabled when scenes exist

πŸ’‘ Next: Start with a text file. When you need subtitles or consistent characters, use the CSV formats below.

πŸ“„ Supported File Types

πŸ“ Plain Text Easiest

One line per scene, simple format

πŸ“Š Scene CSV

Scene information with prompts, subtitles, and durations

πŸ–ΌοΈ Reference CSV

Character/background/style definitions (for consistency)

🎬 SRT Subtitles Narration Videos

Standard subtitle format, auto-converted to scenes

πŸ”„ Workflow Overview

See how the files connect at a glance

● Basic (Text only)

πŸ“ Text File
β†’
πŸ“‹ Scene List
β†’
🎨 Generate Images
β†’
πŸ“¦ CapCut Export

● Advanced (Character consistency)

πŸ“Š Scene CSV
characters: scholar
πŸ–ΌοΈ Reference CSV
name: scholar
Same tag? βœ“ Auto-match! β†’ Consistent character appearance

πŸ’‘ Summary: When characters, scene_tag, style_tag in Scene CSV match name in Reference CSV, reference images are automatically applied.

πŸ“‚ Import Modal Preview

This modal appears when you click the "πŸ“‚ Import" button. Click on the file format you want.

πŸ“‚ Import File βœ•

Select a file format

πŸ“
Prompt Text File
Line-separated prompts
One line = One scene
β†’
πŸ“Š
Scene CSV File
Structured scene data
prompt, subtitle, characters...
β†’
πŸ–ΌοΈ
Reference CSV File
Character/Background/Style definitions
name, type, prompt
β†’
πŸ“Ί
Subtitle SRT File
Auto-generate scenes from subtitles
Timecode + subtitle β†’ prompt
β†’

Help buttons below each option:

πŸ“– Guide πŸ“„ Sample πŸ€– AI Prompt

πŸ“ Prompt Text File Easiest

The simplest format - just write one scene description per line. Each line becomes a separate scene with a default duration.

Example

A young scholar reading under an ancient pine tree
A merchant crossing a stone bridge at dawn
Two warriors facing each other in a bamboo forest
An old storyteller sitting by a campfire at night

πŸ“Š Scene CSV File

The Scene CSV file defines each scene's content, including prompts for image generation, subtitles, and timing.

πŸ€” Why use CSV?

Text files are simple, but CSV gives you more control:

  • β€’ Subtitles separate from prompts (different content)
  • β€’ Character/Background/Style tags β†’ Auto-match with reference images (see below)
  • β€’ Per-scene duration settings (3s, 5s, etc.)

πŸ’‘ When tags match references, you'll see βœ“ in the scene list

Required Columns

Column Description Example
prompt Image generation prompt A scholar reading under a pine tree
subtitle Subtitle text for the scene Once upon a time, a young scholar lived in a village.
characters Character names (semicolon-separated) scholar;queen
scene_tag Scene category tag palace, village, journey
style_tag Visual style tag korean historical drama
duration Scene duration in seconds 5

CSV Example

scene_sample.csv
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prompt,subtitle,characters,scene_tag,style_tag,duration
"A young scholar reading under an ancient pine tree, Joseon dynasty","Once upon a time, a young scholar lived in a village.",scholar,village,korean historical drama,5
"The scholar walking toward a grand palace gate at dawn","The scholar set off to the capital for the civil exam.",scholar,journey,korean historical drama,4
"Royal court filled with officials in formal attire","The palace in Hanyang was filled with dignified officials.",scholar;officials,palace,korean historical drama,5

πŸ–ΌοΈ Reference CSV File

The Reference CSV file defines characters, backgrounds, and styles that can be used across scenes for consistent visual generation.

βœ… No images required!

You can leave image_path empty in the CSV. Add images later using:

  • β€’ Direct upload - Click image area in References tab β†’ Select file
  • β€’ AI generation - Generate reference images with Flow AI based on description
  • β€’ Add later - Set up the structure now, add images anytime

πŸ”— Tag Matching System (Very Important!)

The name field in Reference CSV automatically matches with tags in Scene CSV. When generating images, matched reference images are uploaded to Flow AI to maintain consistent style/characters.

πŸ‘€ Character Matching
type: character
name: scholar
↔️ Scene CSV characters column
🏞️ Scene Matching
type: scene
name: palace
↔️ Scene CSV scene_tag column
🎨 Style Matching
type: style
name: korean historical drama
↔️ Scene CSV style_tag column

Required Columns

Column Description Example
type Reference type (character / scene / style) character
name Name for tag matching (must match Scene CSV) scholar, palace, korean historical drama
image_path Path or URL to reference image (optional) ./images/scholar.png
description Detailed description (for image generation) Young scholar in traditional dopo robe

CSV Example

reference_sample.csv
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type,name,image_path,description
character,scholar,,"A young Korean scholar in white dopo robe, topknot with gat hat, gentle expression"
character,queen,,"Joseon dynasty queen in elaborate royal hanbok with phoenix embroidery"
scene,palace,,"Grand Joseon palace interior with wooden pillars and dancheong paintwork"
scene,village,,"Traditional Korean village with thatched-roof houses and mountain backdrop"
style,korean historical drama,,"Korean historical drama style, cinematic composition, warm color palette"

🎬 Subtitle SRT File

Import standard SRT subtitle files. Each subtitle block is automatically converted to a scene with the subtitle text used as both the prompt and subtitle. Duration is calculated from the timecodes.

SRT Structure

sample.srt
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1
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,000
Once upon a time, a young scholar lived in a village.

2
00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:09,000
Every day he studied, reading books under the pine tree.

3
00:00:09,000 --> 00:00:14,000
One day, he decided to travel to Hanyang for the civil exam.

Each numbered block becomes one scene. The timecode determines scene duration automatically.

πŸŽ™οΈ Auto-generate SRT from TTS Services

These TTS (Text-to-Speech) services automatically generate SRT subtitle files along with the audio. Get your narration and subtitles ready to import directly into AutoFlowCut.

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ElevenLabs
High-quality AI voices + SRT
M
Murf AI
Studio-quality voiceovers
V
Vrew
Video editor + AI voice/subs

πŸ’‘ Tip: After generating audio with a TTS service, download the SRT file and import it into AutoFlowCut for perfectly timed scenes.

πŸ€– Auto-generate CSV with AI

Paste the prompts below into Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or other AI tools along with your story to automatically generate CSV files.

πŸ“Š Scene CSV Generation Prompt

scene_csv_prompt_en.txt 
You are a scene breakdown assistant for AutoFlowCut video production.

Given a story or script, create a Scene CSV file with these columns:
- prompt: English scene description for AI image generation (include composition, lighting, mood, camera angle)
- subtitle: Subtitle text for the scene (concise, under 50 chars)
- characters: Character names in the scene (semicolon-separated if multiple, e.g., scholar;queen)
- scene_tag: Background/location tag (use consistent tags like palace, forest, village)
- style_tag: Art style (keep consistent, e.g., korean historical drama, ghibli, cinematic)
- duration: Scene duration in seconds (3-5 for normal, 2 for quick cuts, 6+ for dramatic)

Rules:
1. Each row = one visual scene (single image frame)
2. Keep prompts descriptive but under 200 characters
3. Use consistent character names throughout (these match reference images)
4. Group similar locations under one scene_tag
5. Consider pacing: vary duration for dramatic effect
6. Output as CSV with header row, quote values containing commas

Example output:
prompt,subtitle,characters,scene_tag,style_tag,duration
"A young scholar reading under an ancient pine tree, Joseon dynasty","Once upon a time, a young scholar lived in a village.",scholar,village,korean historical drama,5

Now break down this story into scenes:

πŸ–ΌοΈ Reference CSV Generation Prompt

reference_csv_prompt_en.txt 
You are a reference planning assistant for AutoFlowCut.

Given a story, create a Reference CSV with these columns:
- type: Reference type (character, scene, or style)
- name: Name for tag matching (MUST match scene CSV tags exactly)
- image_path: Leave empty (images will be generated by Flow AI)
- description: Detailed description for generating the reference image

For characters: List all unique characters with their visual appearance
For scenes: List all unique locations/settings mentioned
For styles: Suggest 1-2 art styles that fit the story mood

IMPORTANT: The 'name' field must match exactly with:
- character type β†’ matches 'characters' column in scene CSV
- scene type β†’ matches 'scene_tag' column in scene CSV
- style type β†’ matches 'style_tag' column in scene CSV

Example output:
type,name,image_path,description
character,scholar,,"Young Korean scholar in white dopo robe with topknot and gat hat"
scene,palace,,"Grand Joseon palace throne room with wooden pillars and dancheong"
style,korean historical drama,,"Korean historical drama style, cinematic composition, warm tones"

Now create the reference list for this story:

πŸ’‘ AI Tool Tips

🟠 Claude

Great for long stories. Use Artifacts feature to download CSV directly.

🟒 ChatGPT

Use Code Interpreter to create and download CSV. Preview as table.

πŸ”΅ Gemini

Works with Google Docs. Easy export to spreadsheets.

πŸš€ How to Import Files

1

Open AutoFlowCut desktop app

Launch AutoFlowCut and sign in with your Google account

2

Click the Import button

Located in the sidebar or toolbar

3

Select your file

Choose a CSV, SRT, or TXT file from your computer

4

Review and generate

Check the imported scenes and start generating images with Google Flow AI

πŸ“₯ Download Sample Files

Download these sample files to get started quickly:

sample-scenes.csv sample-references.csv sample-subtitles.srt sample-prompts.txt

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