I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) that's currently running El Capitan 10.11.6. I also use Final Cut Pro 7 as my chosen editing software (I know it's rather dated). Is it possible for me to upgrade my system while maintaining compatibility with FCP7, and if so, how high can I upgrade it? Thank you for your time.
MacBook Pro
I believe Sierra is the last version of the OS in which FCP 7 works.
Never upgrade without having a solid backup.
Your mac can be upgraded up to Catalina.
You could keep an older OS like El Capitan or Sierra in a separate drive and boot from it when you need to use FCP 7.
I believe Sierra is the last version of the OS in which FCP 7 works.
Never upgrade without having a solid backup.
Your mac can be upgraded up to Catalina.
You could keep an older OS like El Capitan or Sierra in a separate drive and boot from it when you need to use FCP 7.
"You could keep an older OS like El Capitan or Sierra in a separate drive and boot from it when you need to use FCP 7."
If I upgrade to Catalina, I assume the El Capitan backup I have on my external hard drive would be sufficient to boot from to utilize FCP7? Appreciate your patience.
Is this backup a full bootable clone if your internal drive? If so, yes. A Time Machine backup CANNOT be used to boot your mac, though.
You should test before upgrading.
Start your mac holding down the Option key. You will be presented with the available bootable drives. Is your external available? Choose it, and check that things work.
It's a Time Machine backup. I'll simply upgrade to Sierra for now and save further upgrades for another time. Thank you for your time and expertise!
Upgrading and FCP7
