Apple Brings AI and Spatial Video Editing to Final Cut Pro 11
Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11, marking the first major version upgrade in 13 years with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. The update introduces AI-powered masking, automatic captioning, and new tools for editing spatial video.
Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11, marking the first major version upgrade for the video editing software in 13 years. Existing users receive the update for free, while new customers can download the software for $300 after a 90-day trial period. The long-awaited jump to version 11 centers entirely around the integration of artificial intelligence into the editing workflow.
The update features Magnetic Mask, an AI tool that automatically isolates people and objects in video to remove backgrounds without requiring a green screen. Editors combine this masking tool with color correction and effects for precise stylization. Another key AI addition is Transcribe to Captions, which uses an in-house large language model to automatically generate text and add it directly to the video timeline.
Beyond artificial intelligence, Final Cut Pro 11 adds native support for editing spatial video captured on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 models, and the Apple Vision Pro headset. Users adjust the depth positioning of titles, apply effects, and color correct this immersive footage directly within the software. The update also includes workflow improvements like Magnetic Timeline, which keeps audio in sync while users quickly rearrange video clips.