Final Cut Pro (Studio Version - 12.4) Hangs: why?

My copy of Final Cut Pro (Studio Version - ) Hangs at ~43% progress. How do I get it to export?

Mac mini, macOS 27.0

Posted on Oct 17, 2026 12:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2026 7:09 AM

Try this test:

1) select all clips in first alf of your project. Paste them in a new project.

2) do the same thing with all clips from second part.

3) Try to export both projects.


If an error occurs with just one of your projects, the problem may be related to one corrupted clip. Try to locate it by narrowing your export tests.


Michel


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Oct 18, 2026 7:09 AM in response to Paul Downie

Try this test:

1) select all clips in first alf of your project. Paste them in a new project.

2) do the same thing with all clips from second part.

3) Try to export both projects.


If an error occurs with just one of your projects, the problem may be related to one corrupted clip. Try to locate it by narrowing your export tests.


Michel


Oct 18, 2026 3:11 AM in response to Paul Downie

How much free space on your drive? Beware that “available” is not the same as free.


Also: always when the application crashes or misbehaves, one should reset its preferences. To delete preferences, hold down command and option while starting the application and click Delete Custom Settings. The application will start with default settings and open an “Untitled” library. Adjust the settings, reopen the library you were working, and see how it works now.

Oct 17, 2026 6:18 PM in response to Paul Downie

Hi(bonjour),


We need more details to help you. What is the video format of your original material? What is the configuration on your drive(s): internal, external, what format, what connection type? What are project settings?

Are you able to export another project with just 5 or 6 clips edited? Did you render before export? Did you delete render file? Every details matter.


Michel B.

Final Cut Pro (Studio Version - 12.4) Hangs: why?

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