Overview
Final Cut Pro revolutionizes post-production with the Magnetic Timeline, Object Tracker, Cinematic Mode depth editing, and optimization for Apple Silicon chips for smooth 8K ProRes playback.
Available On
MacosIosMobile AppDesktop App
Key Features
Magnetic Timeline 2 with Clip Connections
Hardware-Accelerated Apple Silicon Metal Engine
Object Tracking & Title Motion Linking
Multicam Editing up to 64 Angles
Pros
- Incredible rendering speed and battery efficiency on MacBook Pro
- One-time purchase on Mac with free updates for over a decade
- Zero timeline lag on high-bitrate ProRes and 4K/8K footage
Cons
- Mac and iPad only (no Windows or Linux versions)
- Magnetic timeline can take adjustment for traditional track-based editors
Pricing Plans
Mac LicensePAID
$299.99/one-time
- Full Final Cut Pro Mac app
- Lifetime updates on Mac
- 90-day free trial available
iPad SubscriptionPAID
$4.99/mo
- Final Cut Pro for iPad touch interface
- Live drawing with Apple Pencil
- Camera multicam mode
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Quick Info
Websitewww.apple.com/final-cut-pro/
CategoryVideo & Creator Tools
Team SizeENTERPRISE
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2023
Last UpdatedSeptember 20, 2026
Monthly Visits25.0M
API AvailableNo
Open SourceNo
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Best For
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