Final Cut Pro For Mac

Final Cut Pro has been a popular option for Mac-based content creators for a long time, and it's easy to see why when you take it for a spin. It's powerful yet intuitive, faster or even much faster than its competition (particularly on M1 processors), it's well integrated into the Apple ecosystem, and it can be had for a single one-time purchase.

It's a great upgrade from iMovie for editors who feel they need something extra, and the transition is helped by the two apps' similar UIs and workflows.

If you're looking to process videos as quickly as possible, noting will beat Final Cut Pro. It's built from the ground up with speedy rendering in mind, and the gap gets even wider if you're using an Apple Silicon Mac. Other developers have been slow to even make their video editors run natively on M1, not to mention take full advantage of its processing power.

As a result, this app is perfect for users who want to shoot a video, edit, render, and publish it as quickly as possible, even on the go. An M1 MacBook Pro will power through renders in no time, letting you move on to the next project.

From importing your media to arranging it on the timeline and editing, everything is easy to figure out. The app's classic layout will feel familiar, especially if you've used iMovie before. The Magnetic Timeline will be particularly helpful for editors who don't have a lot of experience, though some veterans might dislike it.

As far as features go, Final Cut Pro isn't quite at the level of Adobe Premiere, but it gets pretty close, and it's suitable for all but the most demanding professionals. There are plenty of ways to edit and fine-tune your videos, with many operations being automated for quicker processing, which also helps novices.

Final Cut Pro is only available on Mac, which may discourage individuals or businesses who need to use multiple platforms. If the macOS exclusivity isn't a problem, this is the best editing app for the vast majority of users. It offers enough features for almost any professional, and it is significantly faster than the alternatives. Not only that, but it's also available as a one-time purchase, so you won't have to add yet another subscription to your monthly expenses.