Final Cut Pro X trial: FAQ

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1. Is a trial version of Final Cut Pro X available?

   A free, fully functional 30-day trial is available for download from the Final Cut Pro X trial download page.

2. When do the 30 days of the trial start?

   Your free trial will expire 30 days after you open the application for the first time.

3. Where can I purchase Final Cut Pro X when the 30-day trial expires?

   Final Cut Pro X is available exclusively from the Mac App Store.

4. What are the features and system requirements for Final Cut Pro X?

   Full system requirements and more information on Final Cut Pro X can be found at www.apple.com/finalcutpro.

5. What media formats are supported in Final Cut Pro X?

   View the supported media formats page in Final Cut Pro X Help for more information.
   

6. What cameras and devices work with Final Cut Pro X?

   View the Final Cut Pro X Supported Cameras and Devices page for more information.
   

7. Are there any support or training resources to help me troubleshoot and learn Final Cut Pro X during my 30 day trial?

   • See Final Cut Pro X: Support resources for complimentary self-help support resources.
     
   • See Final Cut Pro X: Training resources for Final Cut Pro X training information.

8. Can I use the events and projects I create in the Final Cut Pro X trial in the full version of Final Cut Pro X when I purchase it from the Mac App Store?

   You can continue to work with events and projects you created with the Final Cut Pro X trial after you purchase and install Final Cut Pro X from the Mac App Store.

9. Does the Final Cut Pro X trial have any limitations?

   The only limitation is the 30 day time period. The Final Cut Pro X trial is fully functional.

10. Does the Final Cut Pro X trial include technical support?

    Complimentary telephone technical support from Apple is not included with the Final Cut Pro X trial.

    Note: When you purchase Final Cut Pro X from the Mac App Store, Final Cut Pro X receives 90 days of complimentary software support via telephone from the date of purchase in the United States and Canada.

    • See Final Cut Pro X: Support resources for complimentary self-help support resources.
      
    • See Final Cut Pro X: Training resources for Final Cut Pro X training information.

11. When I purchase Final Cut Pro X from the Mac App Store, what should I do with the Final Cut Pro X trial application?

    You can remove the Final Cut Pro X trial from your computer. For more information, see Final Cut Pro X: How to remove the Final Cut Pro X trial.

12. Can the Final Cut Pro X trial be installed on a computer with Final Cut Studio (2009) already installed?

    The Final Cut Pro X trial will install and work on a computer that already has Final Cut Studio (2009) installed. Be sure to verify that the computer the Final Cut Pro X trial will be installed on meets the system requirements for the Final Cut Pro X trial.