Final Cut Pro

4.7 (82)
Video editing software with color correction capabilities

Overall rating

4.7 /5
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Value for Money
4.3/5
Features
4.5/5
Ease of Use
4.3/5
Customer Support
4.1/5

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Esther
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Definitly in the top 5 video editing software recommended

Reviewed on 10/11/2022

Pros

If you are coming from iMovie, Final Cut Pro feels a bit more familiar and not as intimidating. Final Cut Pro is very friendly and take a lot less time to get used to compared to other pro level video editing software.

Cons

Not everyone might be able to afford the upfront lifetime cost of Final Cut Pro, and it might not be as reliable if you tend to collaborate with outside teams or enterprises.

Jonathan
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Industry Standard Video Editing Software without needing a degree in Adobe-speak

Reviewed on 4/4/2022

I run my business with Final Cut Pro. We are a full service video content production outfit. We make video content for ads, blogs and industry leading operations - everything from social media ads and recipe videos all the way to funnel oriented sales videos and B2B conference reels.

Final Cut Pro is the canvas that allows us to create these works. It makes everything we do possible. When I first started editing video, I tried Adobe Premiere. I didn't hate it, but it seemed unnecessarily complicated.

Someone told me to try Final Cut Pro. Since then, I haven't looked back. Adobe Premiere is fine if you want to learn the Adobe ecosystem. It's also beneficial to learn so you can integrate other programs, such as AfterEffects. I learned enough about Adobe to use AfterEffects and then integrate it into Final Cut Pro. That's how much I enjoy using Final Cut Pro.

Pros

The ease of use for multiple levels of difficulty. I'm a power user. I use it daily to create productions for brands, ad agencies and content creators. After 7+ years, I'd consider myself a higher level user.

With that said, a complete novice could spend five minutes with Final Cut Pro and develop enough knowledge to put together elementary level edits.

The software can be used as lightly or as heavily as needed for any job. Everything is easy to find. Unlike Adobe Premiere, there are no ridiculously complex processes to learn before being able to operate the software. It is industry-level technology with a plug-and-play design.

Cons

Lack of support for older OSX. I currently run Catalina, because my Mac was future-proofed seven years ago. It still runs better than most mid-to-high level Windows PCs. I haven't been able to upgrade to the newer version because my machine isn't updatable past Catalina.

They can also improve the plugin installation process. Currently (not unlike other programs) you have to know how to navigate the root folder to add/subtract additional plugins. It could be easier.

Alternatives Considered

VEGAS Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and iMovie

Reasons for Choosing Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere is an entirely different language. It needs to be learned and practiced in application BEFORE you can begin using the software. Final Cut Pro is intuitive and easy to learn. There's no set rules to follow or obnoxious processes to understand in order to operate the software. Adobe Premiere is powerful, but Final Cut Pro is just as powerful (if not more in some respects) without needing to "read the operation manual"

Switched From

Adobe Premiere Pro

Reasons for Switching to Final Cut Pro

Ease of use, ability to scale skill-level with the software, simplistic UX with extremely powerful editing tools, expandability. Adobe Premiere is a stick shift. Good to learn and useful in some arenas, but overall unnecessarily complicated. Final Cut Pro is the smooth automatic transition that we should all be using.
Abegail
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Final Cut Rendering and Exporting Issues

Reviewed on 4/11/2021

Pros

Final Cut Pro is an easy to use beginner-friendly app. I started using this app first to get the basics of video editing in terms of the language, effects etc, after which I migrated to other platforms that did the same thing. The ease of access never measured up to that of Final Cut Pro so I ended up switching over back to Final Cut Pro. A great thing about it is that it doesn't utilize a lot of my battery percentage so I can get longevity on my battery life when using the software. I would recommend this software to a beginner in the world of video editing.

Cons

Ater fully editing my project I was ready and eager to export for use. The rendering process took almost forever to complete but I understood based on the nature of the task. After it completed rendering I left it overnight to export. When I got up to check the project it was at 27 PERCENT!!! I cancelled it and retried and it sat there for hours before it could be exported. I had to put off my presentation. I wished there was a prompt that indicated the issue that hindered exporting.

Ahona
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

It's the most effective video editing software!

Reviewed on 12/12/2022

I required an effective yet user-friendly program to help me make video material for my social media, which was precisely what I desired.

Pros

I can easily make videos of any duration due to it. The filters and collaborative tools help me save myself a considerable amount of time. The software allows me to post my content on my social media sites, which is incredibly useful. It has a relatively user-friendly interface despite being very powerful software.

Cons

The program is quite pricey compared to other software options, and the fact that most collaboration tools don't offer a free version is a significant issue.

Andrew
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A (Final) Cut Above

Reviewed on 16/11/2021

We're using FCPX to rapidly edit and create media for clients. Using that on our new M1 Macs has sped up our editing process and the magnetic timeline only helps with that. Great work Apple.

Pros

As with all Apple software, it's intuitive. Things are where they should be and although there's a steep curve to adapt to it, it's quickly overcome.

Cons

It looks complex. Adobe software comes with a lot of guidance, FCPX doesn't seem to have that, I felt thrown in at the deep end.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve

Reasons for Choosing Final Cut Pro

Using Apple hardware, FCPX had better performance.

Switched From

Adobe Premiere Pro

Reasons for Switching to Final Cut Pro

Integrates well with Apple products
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Best video editor for Mac

Reviewed on 10/7/2022

Pros

When I am using my Mac, I do love how seamlessly it integrates with my machine. Also, it's extremely user friendly. After just a few minutes of clicking around a novice user will be able to produce quality videos for a number of different platforms. Everything is extremely easy to locate within the program itself and seems intuitive to the user.

Cons

While it is extremely easy to learn, it's simplicity can have drawbacks. Some of the more complex functions and actions found in Premiere are missing from Final Cut. However, for a novice to mid range user (especially one using any type of Mac product) Final Cut is the clear winner of the two.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Premiere Pro

Reasons for Switching to Final Cut Pro

I still use Premiere on my PC, however for my work laptop I was provided a Macbook. On my Macbook I prefer Final Cut (especially on smaller quick projects).
Craig
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  • Industry: Insurance
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Final Cut Pro is Perfect for Beginners

Reviewed on 31/12/2021

This software has satisfied our needs ten-fold. We’ve created dozens of microlearnings using it and other smaller videos. It’s easy to use/beginner friendly but also powerful enough to do some really cool stuff.

Pros

Ease of use. Previously, I have only used iMovie. All of a sudden I was asked to produce microlearnings for our new LMS and Final Cut Pro was the software chosen. I felt at home immediately. I get better and better each month and I owe that to the layout and accessibility of the software itself.

Cons

I have no qualms for the software at all. If anything, I want to take the next step with my video editing skills and know I must seek training and/or instructional videos.

Fahim Shahriar
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Video Editing Made Easy!

Reviewed on 6/7/2022

This tool makes my work easy. The duration of the video is never a problem now. Just drag and drop, add and cut, use effects and transitions. Done! The video is ready for uploading . This is far the best option for editing videos. 2 words to describe it: Fast and Easy!

Pros

This software interface is very user friendly. Dragging and dropping the video on the timeline directly saves a lot of time. The effects and transitions can easily be applied to one part or the full project which makes the process very fast and smooth. The exporting options like directly uploading videos to a youtube channel directly is very helpful.

Cons

As this software is premium the best tools and plugins costs a lot of money. So the only downside is the pricing. Because of the price range a lot of my team members can not afford it. If more free tools and plugins were available then undoubtedly the users would be benefited.

Wale
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Perfect for beginners

Reviewed on 24/7/2022

As a content creator, this program fully satisfies my needs. Final Cut Pro lets me easily YouTube videos.

Pros

When I transitioned from Windows to macOS, Final Cut Pro was one of the first programs I installed. Being a beginner, I found it intuitive and got the hang of it in no time. With lots of tutorials available on the Internet on how to get specific things done with the software, I was never stuck, even as a beginner.

When compared with the main competition, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro is a lot cheaper, and the one-off purchase price saves one a lot of money in the long run.

Cons

Apart from the limited number of effects you get by default, there isn't much to complain about.

Oumarou
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I switched only because of the Mac OS not for the tool

Reviewed on 10/6/2022

Pros

I had a very good experience with Final Cut Pro. I loved using it. it is easy an intuitive. I just switched when I replaced my MacBook Air with a gaming windows pc

Cons

I hate that Apple didn’t let this software run on all OS

Luciano
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great (but expensive) solution if you love the Apple ecosystem

Reviewed on 11/2/2022

A pleasant software to use, that puts you at ease and is slowly discovered as you use it. The interface is well thought out, just to avoid being scared and overwhelmed by buttons and various options. The limitation of not being able to share with Windows users is definitely worth considering if you work in a team.

Pros

This software is really intuitive and easy to use. The buttons are well placed and the rendering is handled flawlessly, making the workflow nice and smooth.

Cons

Compared to other software, you might consider the price challenging ($300 or so). I would like it if there was an internal search engine for transitions, also external and paid.

David
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

All In A Day's Work

Reviewed on 13/4/2022

There are two types of video editing software. Overly simple and overly complicated. Final Cut sits bang in the middle. Fairly easy to use but with a lot of power under the hood. It allows me to quickly turn around a lot of work.

Pros

I use the caption feature extensively so that our teaching videos comply with accessibility regulations. The auto-generated captions that Google, Stream etc. produce are often wildly inaccurate, and Final Cut Pro allows me to tweak the till my heart's content. Audio editing is very good allowing me to easily take out pops and gaps. My favourite feature I the 'flow' transition which works like some kind of magic is happening.

Cons

You are rather limited in output formats and you sometimes have to jump through a few hoops to get something done, but compared to Premiere it's pretty easy to get to grips with.

Siaka
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy to use

Reviewed on 31/10/2022

This is the best editing software for mac

Pros

It is a fast software that has many features and is also easy to use. It is also stable.

Cons

I love it but it's a little too expensive. This is the only problem I have with this software

Ben
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  • Industry: Broadcast Media
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

review final cut

Reviewed on 9/10/2022

Pros

this software is very simple for video editing and moreover free

Cons

I have not encountered any problems with this software and does its job well.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

My Go To NLE Software

Reviewed on 21/2/2022

Pros

The magnetic timeline is unparalleled and the fact it's a one time payment make it very worth the money.

Cons

Having the option to be able to separate media into tracks would be helpful.

Ayoife
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Final Cut Pro Has Niche Advantages

Reviewed on 21/10/2022

Final Cut Pro is smooth on Macs & its price point also gives it some advantage over the competition. These and more make it a contender when deciding on an editing software

Pros

Final Cut works seamlessly on Macs cos it takes full advantage of the fact that Apple created both the software and hardware for it, which makes it run effortlessly

Cons

Even though the software is beginning to catch up, it's use for motion design is still limited.

romaric
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

finalcut

Reviewed on 22/9/2022

Pros

very easy to use and allows you to edit videos without too many loading periods

Cons

really nothing to say about fina lcut pro

Candi
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Final Cut Pro is a great software for high quality video production

Reviewed on 31/10/2022

Final Cut Pro has been a fantastic software to use to edit our videos. Intuitive and easy to use!

Pros

It's has great transition material to use between clips, the library is organized, highly recommend!

Cons

At times, I don't know how to do things in Final Cut Pro but then I search online and find answers.

christy
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Final Cut Pro - Professional Video production workspace

Reviewed on 13/10/2021

Great for rendering professional standard videos. Despite the learning curve can be steep, Final Cut Pro can do it all.

Pros

The many effects featured on Final Cut allow advanced editing, provided enough cpu. The time flex options operate as expected, image correction, master fx and many import/export possibilities render this software limitless.

Cons

To properly run this software on any large scale project, a high end mac is required as rendering times can be long. Not really best software for on the go/mobile production, yet this is not what was advertised. The audio editing possibilities remain basic but sufficient all the same. It is a rather expensive piece of software.

Simon Mateo
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Master of masters

Reviewed on 5/8/2022

It is very clear that it is without a doubt the best professional image editing program with the highest standards, so on my part I am totally satisfied with its use and versatility.

Pros

It is definitely the most professional image editing software I have used so far, with great quality and versatility.

Cons

Actually, the cost is very high, also taking into account that in the market there are already not one but several editing programs with very good standards.

Andrew
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

FCP- is the deep end but also not as scary as it seems

Reviewed on 17/5/2022

Really helped the team 'level up' our editing and allowed novices to produce nearly pro-level product without hours and hours of learning.

Pros

You can do nearly everything you would ever need for editing within the software.

Cons

Easy to try to do too much. There are controls for many many elements that are best left to professionals and not noobs.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Animation
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Broad Functionality

Reviewed on 24/3/2022

Final cut pro has helped me to accomplish wide range of tasks including animation, motion graphics, and post production features all at once.

Pros

Final Cut Pro is a very powerful video editing software with wide range of functionalities, powerful enough to handle big movie project editings and comes with lots of third party plugins that makes projects such as motion graphics, vfx, colour grading easier to work on with it

Cons

It's very complex to understand for beginners, it's kind of hard to navigate all the features you'll be needing on time.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Good software but could use better layout

Reviewed on 23/6/2022

Pros

The rendering is quick and everything is smooth on a m1 Mac

Cons

The layout could be more user friendly and more effects should be available, plus the supported codec for output is quite limited

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A must for apple users

Reviewed on 23/7/2022

Pros

Final cut pro is a all in one video editing software for macos users. It gives so much creative freedom for your content.

Cons

the only thing is it doesn't work in android.

Matt
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Perfect Tools to Perfect Your Video

Reviewed on 5/2/2023

We believe Final Cut Pro is a powerful video editor as it provides a range of powerful editing tools, including advanced color correction, effects, and audio editing capabilities, which allow users to create professional-level content.The Flexible Workflow of Final Cut Pro allows us to easily switch between tasks and projects, saving time and improving productivity.Yet, Apple is Apple. It is the best to stay within the Apple Eco-system. Anything Non-Apple will bring you a little bit of problems down the road...

Pros

We like Final Cut Pro because it has integration with other Apple Products: Final Cut Pro integrates seamlessly with other Apple products, such as Apple Motion and Compressor, allowing for a more streamlined workflow.It also supports for a Wide Range of Formats: Final Cut Pro supports a wide range of file formats, including 4K and HDR, making it a versatile option for both traditional and cutting-edge projects.We especially like the Dynamic Trimming! Final Cut Pro's dynamic trimming features allow users to make precise cuts and adjustments to their footage, improving the overall quality of their final product.

Cons

Well, in our company, we use a range of video editors. It is just not that easy for us to transfer media assets from Final Cut Pro to any other "Non" Apple products.

Alternatives Considered

Shotcut

Reasons for Choosing Final Cut Pro

Some of our staffs like to use Apple. And they are more confident in operating with Final Cut Pro. Not that Premiere Pro is not good. Just the preference of Apple by some staffs.

Switched From

Adobe Premiere Pro and Shotcut

Reasons for Switching to Final Cut Pro

Some of our staffs like to use Apple. And they are more confident in operating with Final Cut Pro. Not that Premiere Pro is not good. Just the preference of Apple by some staffs.