Final Cut Pro

Free trial

Apple professional video editor with a one-time price.

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Overview

Who it's for

Mac users who want pro editing without a subscription.

Key features

Magnetic timeline
Fast rendering on Apple silicon
Color grading
Multicam
Plugins

Pros

One-time purchase
Very fast on Mac
Polished

Cons

Mac and iPad only
Different workflow from other editors

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