**Final Cut Pro X Update: Automatic Media Conversion and Legacy Media Support**

Yesterday's update to Final Cut Pro 10 version 10.4.6 brought several new features, including automatic media conversion and improved support for legacy media files. In this episode of Final Cut Pro X, we'll dive into the details of these updates and explore what they mean for users.

The majority of the changes in the latest update are focused on bug fixes and stability improvements. However, one key feature that stands out is the new automatic media conversion tool. This feature allows Final Cut Pro to scan your library and check for incompatible legacy media files that rely on the QuickTime 7 framework, which will be sunset by future versions of Mac OS. If any incompatible files are found, the software will prompt you to convert them to a compatible file type.

The new automatic media conversion tool is a major update to Final Cut Pro's existing features. Apple has always included support for legacy media formats in its software, but this latest update takes it to the next level by allowing users to automatically convert their files before the QuickTime 7 framework becomes obsolete. This means that even if you don't notice any issues with your media files right away, Final Cut Pro will still check and convert them for you.

The automatic media conversion tool is a huge step forward for Final Cut Pro X users who are concerned about compatibility. With this update, Apple is essentially giving its users a heads up on what's coming down the pipeline and allowing them to take proactive steps to ensure their files remain compatible with future versions of Mac OS. And if you're not sure which file formats are supported by Final Cut Pro X, don't worry – Apple has made it easy for you to check.

The new update also includes a new option in the File menu that allows users to check for incompatible media. This feature is handy for users who want to take a closer look at their files and make sure they're compatible with the latest version of Final Cut Pro X. And if you do find any incompatible files, don't worry – the software will guide you through the conversion process.

It's worth noting that Apple has made it easy for users to check which file formats are supported by Final Cut Pro X. The company has listed all compatible and incompatible media types on its support page, making it a handy resource for users who want to ensure their files remain compatible with future versions of Mac OS.

For users who have created optimized clips in Final Cut Pro X, the good news is that these optimized clips will still be supported by the software. However, if you have legacy media files that were originally recorded using QuickTime 7, those files may not be compatible with future versions of Mac OS. In this case, Apple recommends converting them to a compatible file type.

**Tips and Tricks**

If you're just updating your Final Cut Pro X apps, it's a good idea to check out the latest update before the next version of Mac OS comes out. That way, you can ensure that all your files are up-to-date and compatible with future versions of the software. And don't forget to take advantage of Apple's automatic media conversion tool – it's a game-changer for users who want to stay ahead of the curve.

Overall, the latest update to Final Cut Pro X is a major improvement to the software. With its new automatic media conversion tool and improved support for legacy media files, Apple has made it easier than ever for users to ensure their files remain compatible with future versions of Mac OS.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enin this week's episode we discuss a brand new update to Final Cut Pro 10 thanks for watching 905 Mac be sure to thumbs up click the subscribe button and then enable notifications with the bill icon so you won't miss any upcoming videos how's it going everybody jeff benjamin with 9 to 5 Mac this is final cut Friday from March 22nd 2019 now on this week's episode I really want to talk about yesterday's update to Final Cut Pro 10 version 10 point 4.6 along with that there were new versions of compressor a new version of motion and even iMovie got an update now if you look at the changelog for these updates you're gonna notice that the majority of the bullet burn seriously now if you look at the changelog for these updates you're gonna notice that the majority of the bullet points are going to be bug fixes and stability related however there is one key feature that you should definitely know about and that's the new feature within Final Cut Pro 10 that will automatically check for incompatible legacy media and prompts you to convert that media to a compatible file type now this is all being done in advance of the next version of Mac OS so basically whatever comes after Mojave whatever Apple decides the name the next version of Mac OS that version is going to drop compatibility for the QuickTime 7 framework which all this legacy media relies on in order to play on your Mac right now Apple still includes the QuickTime 7 framework width in QuickTime 10 I think it's ten point five and that is what allows these legacy media file types like vivix for instance to playback on your Mac so once you update to Final Cut Pro 10 point four point six it's going to automatically scan your library and check to see if there are any legacy media files inside that library if there are it's gonna prompt you to convert them right there on the spot now you don't have to do so right then and there Apple also includes a new option in the file menu that allows you to check for incompatible media so you can do that after the fact if you want now when you convert these files it's going to convert over to pro res which is obviously going to be compatible with future versions of Mac OS now the reason Apple is doing this right now is because once new version of Mac OS is release that sunsets QuickTime 7 for good then you're not gonna be able to convert at all so you're just gonna be stuck with a bunch of files that you can't playback so what if we have some of that legacy media should you panic well no don't panic because that's why Apple released it right now so you can go ahead and convert that media over so you'll be good to go on future versions of Mac OS and then obviously going forward do you want to make sure that you're shooting in formats that are compatible with Final Cut Pro 10 I imagine that most of you are now Apple list all the compatible media types on its support page and they also lists all the incompatible media types so it's very handy resource to go to and here's another thing to consider if you created optimized clips in Final Cut Pro 10 those optimized clips are going to be good because they're already converted to pro res 42 the original versions if those are legacy media files you'll still need to convert those over because those aren't going to be compatible with future versions of Mac OS I know that's a lot to digest but here's what I recommend if your Final Cut Pro teen user just go out and update update all your companion apps and then run the app and let it ski in your library to check if there's any legacy media if there is it's going to prompt you and then you just click convert it'll convert everything over to pro res super simple super easy now of course I could be wrong about this assumption but I imagine that most users aren't gonna have much legacy media to convert over but even if you do it's a completely easy process to go through so you shouldn't have to worry about it so one last time just for emphasis you want to do this check with this updated version of Final Cut Pro 10 before the next version of Mac OS comes out that sunsets the QuickTime 7 framework because then you won't be able to actually check and convert because that option will be gone so let me know what do you guys think about Final Cut Pro 10 point 4 point 6 are there any bugs that Apple squash that you particularly appreciate and what do you think about the legacy media thing what's your thoughts on that let me know down below in the comment section of course next week we'll be back with another episode our regular episode with some tips and tricks for Final Cut Pro 10 ladies and gentlemen thank you for watching and let me know what you guys think below in the comments this is Jeff with the nine-to-fivein this week's episode we discuss a brand new update to Final Cut Pro 10 thanks for watching 905 Mac be sure to thumbs up click the subscribe button and then enable notifications with the bill icon so you won't miss any upcoming videos how's it going everybody jeff benjamin with 9 to 5 Mac this is final cut Friday from March 22nd 2019 now on this week's episode I really want to talk about yesterday's update to Final Cut Pro 10 version 10 point 4.6 along with that there were new versions of compressor a new version of motion and even iMovie got an update now if you look at the changelog for these updates you're gonna notice that the majority of the bullet burn seriously now if you look at the changelog for these updates you're gonna notice that the majority of the bullet points are going to be bug fixes and stability related however there is one key feature that you should definitely know about and that's the new feature within Final Cut Pro 10 that will automatically check for incompatible legacy media and prompts you to convert that media to a compatible file type now this is all being done in advance of the next version of Mac OS so basically whatever comes after Mojave whatever Apple decides the name the next version of Mac OS that version is going to drop compatibility for the QuickTime 7 framework which all this legacy media relies on in order to play on your Mac right now Apple still includes the QuickTime 7 framework width in QuickTime 10 I think it's ten point five and that is what allows these legacy media file types like vivix for instance to playback on your Mac so once you update to Final Cut Pro 10 point four point six it's going to automatically scan your library and check to see if there are any legacy media files inside that library if there are it's gonna prompt you to convert them right there on the spot now you don't have to do so right then and there Apple also includes a new option in the file menu that allows you to check for incompatible media so you can do that after the fact if you want now when you convert these files it's going to convert over to pro res which is obviously going to be compatible with future versions of Mac OS now the reason Apple is doing this right now is because once new version of Mac OS is release that sunsets QuickTime 7 for good then you're not gonna be able to convert at all so you're just gonna be stuck with a bunch of files that you can't playback so what if we have some of that legacy media should you panic well no don't panic because that's why Apple released it right now so you can go ahead and convert that media over so you'll be good to go on future versions of Mac OS and then obviously going forward do you want to make sure that you're shooting in formats that are compatible with Final Cut Pro 10 I imagine that most of you are now Apple list all the compatible media types on its support page and they also lists all the incompatible media types so it's very handy resource to go to and here's another thing to consider if you created optimized clips in Final Cut Pro 10 those optimized clips are going to be good because they're already converted to pro res 42 the original versions if those are legacy media files you'll still need to convert those over because those aren't going to be compatible with future versions of Mac OS I know that's a lot to digest but here's what I recommend if your Final Cut Pro teen user just go out and update update all your companion apps and then run the app and let it ski in your library to check if there's any legacy media if there is it's going to prompt you and then you just click convert it'll convert everything over to pro res super simple super easy now of course I could be wrong about this assumption but I imagine that most users aren't gonna have much legacy media to convert over but even if you do it's a completely easy process to go through so you shouldn't have to worry about it so one last time just for emphasis you want to do this check with this updated version of Final Cut Pro 10 before the next version of Mac OS comes out that sunsets the QuickTime 7 framework because then you won't be able to actually check and convert because that option will be gone so let me know what do you guys think about Final Cut Pro 10 point 4 point 6 are there any bugs that Apple squash that you particularly appreciate and what do you think about the legacy media thing what's your thoughts on that let me know down below in the comment section of course next week we'll be back with another episode our regular episode with some tips and tricks for Final Cut Pro 10 ladies and gentlemen thank you for watching and let me know what you guys think below in the comments this is Jeff with the nine-to-five\n"