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Send a cut to another editing app

Applies to 0.11Updated 25 Oct 20261 min read

Use the File › Export submenu to save the timeline as XML, AAF, EDL or FCPXML for other professional applications.

On this page
  1. Open the sequence you want to send.
  2. Choose the format from the File › Export submenu.
  3. Save the file and open it in the other application.

Which format to choose

FormatNotes
XMLOpens back in the original editing software with matching tracks, clips and markers. Works without that software installed.
.prprojNative project export, available when the original editing software is installed on your Mac.
AAFFor exchange with other professional applications.
EDLA simple edit list. VLPremiere Pro can import EDL too.
Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve XML (.fcpxml)Carries clips, levels and markers.
FCPXML does not include speed changes, titles, effects or transitions. The app warns you about anything it leaves out.

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