# Final Cut Pro

Apple’s professional NLE — Magnetic Timeline editing, AI-powered captions and object tracking, and ProRes-native performance on Apple silicon — $299.99 one-time or bundled in Apple Creator Studio.

- **Category:** [Creator Tools](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/creator-tools/)
- **Price:** $299.99 one-time; or included in Apple Creator Studio ($12.99/mo or $129/yr, bundled with Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/
- **Available via:** Mac App Store, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS 15.6 or later, 8GB memory (16GB recommended), Metal-capable graphics card (Intel Macs only), 7.2GB disk space — some features need Apple silicon, per Apple.
- **Maker:** Apple Inc.

## Kitsmith's take

The one-time-purchase pro editor on Mac: $299.99 gets you a genuinely professional tool (Magnetic Timeline, multicam, closed captioning, HDR grading) with no subscription required, and it keeps receiving updates whether you bought it standalone or through Apple Creator Studio. The subscription bundle ($12.99/mo or $129/yr) only matters if you also want Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, and Compressor alongside it — buying Final Cut Pro alone is still cheaper as a one-time purchase for most people who only need the editor.

## Features

- **Magnetic Timeline:** Move and trim clips with automatic Clip Connections that keep everything in sync — no accidental gaps or overlaps.
- **AI captions and object tracking:** Auto-generates closed captions from spoken audio, and Magnetic Mask/Object Tracker isolate and follow people or objects without a green screen.
- **Visual and transcript search:** Type what you’re looking for — an object, action, or spoken phrase — and Final Cut Pro finds the matching clips across your whole library.

## FAQ

**Do I need a subscription for Final Cut Pro?**

No — it’s a $299.99 one-time purchase that keeps receiving updates. A subscription (Apple Creator Studio, $12.99/mo) is only needed if you also want Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and the other bundled apps.

**Can I import an iMovie project into Final Cut Pro?**

Yes — Apple confirms iMovie projects created on Mac, iPad, or iPhone import directly with full access to Final Cut Pro’s advanced tools.

**Does Final Cut Pro run on Intel Macs?**

Yes, with a Metal-capable graphics card — though Apple notes some features require a Mac with Apple silicon specifically.


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