Same problem as many other FCPx users. When exporting a project an error message appears stating the system has run out of memory and needs to quit applications. I’m unable to export projects more than 5min longs.
I've tried deleting preferences
I've tried reinstalling
I've removed Chrome
However, I can connect the same project to my 2017 MacBook Pro and export with no problem.
Mac mini 2018 or later
Create a new admin user. Shut down ands disconnect all your drives. Boot into the new user. Create a new library. Throw together a half hour project and export to Computer. Same thing happens?
Take it to an Apple Store or service technician.
I might try a complete system reset and reinstall the apps to see if that fixes things before taking it to a service technician?
Thanks so much Luis, I've followed the steps above and will re-test FCPx
Attached updated Etrecheck report
Hi Luis,
Still getting system error (Out of memory).
This time with After Affects open, FCPx open and Safari.
Was just surfing web and error appears...?
Thanks Tom, unfortunately same result.
Probably a good idea.
There are a number of issues that are apparent from the report
You have malware.
Run Etrecheck again and follow the instructions for removing the malware.
If Etrecheck can’t remove it, download the free version of MalwareBytes to do it.
You have Chrome and its keystone daemons. These hog the system video toolbox and cause video applications to fail.
See https://chromeisbad.com for why this is and how to completely uninstall.
After that it is necessary to delete and reinstall FCP.
There are other issues but do take care of these two right away, then post an updated report.
FCPx Failing to Export on Mac mini M1 2020 - System Running out of Memory
