DESIGN, PHOTO & VIDEO · LINUX COMPATIBILITY
Does Final Cut Pro work on Linux?
by Apple
Quick answerNo Linux version
No. Apple does not make Final Cut Pro for Linux; DaVinci Resolve and Kdenlive are the closest Linux alternatives.
Some Windows programs run under Wine or Bottles, but results vary by version. Check the WineHQ application database before relying on it.
Best Final Cut Pro alternatives for Linux
DaVinci ResolveRuns natively
KdenliveRuns natively
The free version on Linux does not decode H.264/H.265 video; convert footage or use the paid Studio version.
KdenliveRuns nativelyVideo editor
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Final Cut Pro on Linux: common questions
Does Final Cut Pro work on Linux?
No. Apple does not make Final Cut Pro for Linux; DaVinci Resolve and Kdenlive are the closest Linux alternatives.
What is the best Linux alternative to Final Cut Pro?
DaVinci Resolve and Kdenlive are the closest alternatives that run on Linux. DaVinci Resolve: Blackmagic Design publishes an official Linux version of DaVinci Resolve.