Apple has launched Final Cut Pro 11 for the Mac and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1, which include AI-powered features such as Transcribe to Captions and Magic Mask.
The Mac version of Final Cut Pro 11 will use Apple's on-device language model and the neural engine of M1, M2, M3, and M4-powered Macs to accurately generate captions.
On the iPad, Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 has added four new tools, including 'Live Drawing' that has new watercolour, crayon, fountain, and monoline pen options.
Final Cut Camera, the free app for the iPhone, has received updates such as a level with roll and tilt indicators to ensure the best shot.
Another update is the ability to record Log-encoded HEVC video when shooting with only one or multiple devices.
The updates aim to help people speed up workflows, and they answer the call for many requested features.
The updates on Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad are free if users already own the app. New users must pay for the app or subscribe, with Final Cut Pro 11 for Mac costing $299.
Final Cut Pro for iPad costs $4.99 per month or an annual fee of $49.99.
Apple also launched a version of Final Cut Camera that allows editing of spatial videos for playback on Apple Vision Pro. Import is possible from an iPhone 16 or Canon EOS R7 with Canon's RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens.
These updates deliver on many user requests, and aim to speed up workflows across Final Cut Pro for Mac/iPad.