Will Final Cut Pro work with GoPro Hero 13 footage on Mac with macOS Big Sur?

I am a new GoPro Hero13 Black owner and looking for editing software (for a beginner) that is compatible with the videos created by this device and will work on a Mac running Big Sur; iOS 11.7.10. Will Final Cut Pro work?


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Posted on Dec 3, 2025 10:06 AM

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Dec 3, 2025 10:17 AM in response to ClarkG

Unless you already own Final Cut Pro, you won't be able to get it into a Mac running Big Sur.

The current version requires Sequoia 15.6 or later, and Apple ceased to provide older versions to those who have purchased the application.


So I am afraid the question about using FCP with your media is moot (though, for the record, it would work).


Since you are a beginner, odds are that the free iMovie is a good place to start. Do you have it on your mac? If not, I am not sure if the same problem occurs with iMovie.


Other options include the free version of DaVinci Resolve - very powerful, but somewhat more complex user interface. I'd start with iMovie, if possible.

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