How to use Final Cut Pro on Apple iPad to edit videos?

FinalCut Pro on iPad (Image via Sportskeeda)
FinalCut Pro on iPad (Image via Sportskeeda)

Apple recently announced the launch of Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro on Apple iPad. The latter is a powerful video editing tool that allows users to create professional-grade videos on the go. However, it will only be available to the iPad models with Apple 'M' series silicon processors. Interested users can download the app from May 23 onwards.

Final Cut Pro is a well-known video editing software that has been a go-to tool for Mac users for many years. It is widely used to edit and produce high-quality videos and is even utilized in the film and movie industry.

While previously it was restricted to Macs, the latest iPad Pro models from Apple, equipped with powerful Apple silicon chips, now offer the ability to take advantage of the full capabilities of Final Cut Pro in a portable form factor.

In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on using Final Cut Pro on Apple iPad to edit videos, including tips and tricks to help you get the most out of this powerful tool.


Step-by-step guide to use Final Cut Pro on Apple iPad

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Final Cut Pro on Apple iPad: Installation process

Now let's get into the step-by-step guide to install the software:

  1. Make sure your iPad is connected to the internet.
  2. Open AppStore.
  3. Tap on the search icon at the top right corner of the screen.
  4. Type Final Cut Pro, and hit the search button.
  5. Tap on the price button mentioned after the FinalCut Pro icon.
  6. Make the payment, then tap Install.

Final Cut Pro will be installed in your Apple iPad Pro.


Final Cut Pro on Apple iPad: Pricing

The current market price of the Apple iPad Pro 11" is $799, and 12.9" is $1099. The subscription to Final Cut Pro on Apple iPad is $4.99 per month or $49 per year with a one month free trial. Just for the sake of comparison, the permanent subscription is available on Mac devices for $299.


Final Cut Pro on Apple iPad: Features

The new Live Drawing feature lets users draw and write directly on the video content with your Apple Pencil. The iPad Pro M2 users can use the hover feature to skim and preview video footage without directly touching the iPad. Users can use keyboard shortcuts to pair the iPad with Magic Keyboard or Smart Keyboard Folio.


This is everything we know about the upcoming Final Cut Pro on iPad Pro, its price, features, and how to install and use it. As you can see, the iPad version of Final Cut Pro is a lot different than the Mac version.

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