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Final Cut Pro
Revolutionary video editing for Mac
As of 30 August 2026, Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99/month. Final Cut Pro is a professional video editing application developed by Apple Inc. Softwr lists it under Entertainment. Final Cut Pro is made by Apple Inc, launched in 1999, available on macOS, iOS.
Overview
What Final Cut Pro does
Final Cut Pro is a professional video editing application developed by Apple Inc. for macOS. It allows users to log and capture video onto a hard drive, where it can be edited, processed, and output to a wide variety of formats.
What people use it for
- Professional film editing
- TV production
- Documentary editing
- Commercial production
- YouTube content
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- macOS and iPad only, no Windows or Linux support
- No free tier, requires paid subscription or $299.99 purchase
- Smaller plugin ecosystem compared to Adobe Premiere Pro
- Limited audio editing capabilities compared to dedicated audio software
- Less powerful color grading compared to DaVinci Resolve
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Pricing
What Final Cut Pro costs
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One-Time Purchase
$299.99
- Full access to all Final Cut Pro features
- Permanent license for macOS
Apple Creator Studio
$12.99 /mo
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro
- Motion
- Compressor
- MainStage
- Pixelmator Pro
Apple Creator Studio Annual
$129 /yr
- All apps included
- Yearly billing discount
Capabilities
Features
Magnetic Timeline
Multicam editing
360° video editing
HDR support
Motion graphics
Color grading
Audio editing
Real-time effects
Motion
Integration with Motion
Compressor
Integration with Compressor
Logic Pro
Integration with Logic Pro
Photos
Integration with Photos
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Questions people ask
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Does Final Cut Pro work on Windows or Linux?
No. Final Cut Pro is macOS and iPad exclusive. There is no Windows or Linux version. Windows users must use alternatives like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro.
SourceHow much does Final Cut Pro cost?
Final Cut Pro costs $299.99 as a one-time purchase, or $12.99/month via Apple Creator Studio subscription. The subscription includes Motion, Compressor, Logic Pro, MainStage, and Pixelmator Pro. New users get a 30-day free trial with Creator Studio.
SourceDoes Final Cut Pro support 4K and 8K editing?
Yes. Final Cut Pro supports editing from 4K to 8K resolution projects with HDR support, advanced color correction, and machine learning-based tools like object tracking and auto-reframing.
SourceCan you import projects from other NLEs?
Final Cut Pro supports XML-based import and export for transferring projects to and from third-party applications. Not all complex effects and third-party plugins transfer perfectly between systems.
SourceIs there a free tier or trial?
No free tier. Apple offers a 30-day free trial of the Apple Creator Studio subscription, or 90 days on new devices. The one-time purchase has no trial.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Final Cut Pro
- Company
- Apple Inc
- Based in
- Cupertino, CA
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Compare Final Cut Pro with
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Overcast
- IINA
- Maya
- Dailymotion
- YouTube
- Emby
- Infuse
- Jellyfin
- Unreal Engine
- Hulu
- Kodi
- MUBI
- Netflix
- Adobe After Effects
- Infuse
- Jellyfin
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