How to make final cut run better -

Final Cut Pro can run slowly if your system isn’t optimized. Here are some ways to make it run better:

Optimize Performance in Final Cut Pro

Close Unused Apps – Free up RAM by closing unnecessary applications running in the background.
Use Optimized & Proxy Media – Convert your footage to optimized or proxy media to reduce the strain on your system.
- In Final Cut, go to File > Transcode Media > Create Proxy Media.
Adjust Playback Quality – Lower the playback resolution.
- Click View in the top-right of the viewer and select “Better Performance” instead of “Better Quality”.
Render in the Background – Enable background rendering in Preferences > Playback.
Clear Cache & Render Files – Delete unused cache to free up space.
- File > Delete Generated Library Files and select Unused Render Files.
Use a Fast External Drive – Store media on an external SSD instead of the internal drive.
Upgrade Your RAM & GPU – If possible, upgrade your Mac’s RAM or use a better external GPU (eGPU).
Keep Final Cut & macOS Updated – Updates often include performance improvements.
Disable Background Tasks – Turn off auto-save and Time Machine backups while editing.
Reduce Effects & Plugins – Too many effects, color grading, or third-party plugins can slow down performance.

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