Import XF and XF-AVC media from Canon cameras with Final Cut Pro X

Final Cut Pro X 10.2.3 supports Canon XF and XF-AVC media when you install additional software from Canon.

Install necessary software

To import Canon XF and XF-AVC media, install the following software:

  1. Use the Updates pane of the Mac App Store to install the latest Pro Video Formats software and to update to Final Cut Pro X version 10.2.3.
  2. Download and install the Canon Plug-in 3.1 for Final Cut Pro X from the Canon support website.

Supported cameras

This plug-in works with the Canon XC10, EOS C300 Mark II, and the XF series of cameras. To see if you can use your XF and XF-AVC footage in Final Cut Pro X, check the list of cameras supported by Final Cut Pro X

Learn more

To learn how to import media, see these topics in Final Cut Pro X Help: 

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