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Mac Compatibility

Filmora for Mac System Requirements

Check whether your Mac meets the operating system, memory, graphics, display and storage requirements for Filmora.

  • Minimum Mac models: iMac 2017 or later; MacBook 2018 or later.
  • Recommended Mac models: iMac 2019 or later; MacBook 2020 or later.
  • Supported operating systems: macOS 26 (Tahoe), macOS 15 (Sequoia), macOS 14 (Sonoma), macOS 13 (Ventura), macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 11 (Big Sur) and macOS 10.15 (Catalina).
  • Version note: macOS 26 and macOS 15 are compatible with Filmora V13 or later. Filmora is also compatible with Apple M-series Macs.
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM; 16 GB RAM is required for HD and 4K videos.
  • 360° video editing: Requires macOS 11.0 or later and an Apple M1 or later chip.
  • Internet connection: Required for software registration and online services such as Creative Assets.

Detailed Mac System Requirements

ComponentRequirement
Mac modelMinimum: iMac 2017 or later; MacBook 2018 or later.
Recommended: iMac 2019 or later; MacBook 2020 or later.
Operating systemmacOS 26 (Tahoe), macOS 15 (Sequoia), macOS 14 (Sonoma), macOS 13 (Ventura), macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 11 (Big Sur) and macOS 10.15 (Catalina). macOS 26 and macOS 15 are compatible with Filmora V13 or later. Apple M-series Macs are also supported.
Memory8 GB RAM. 16 GB RAM is required for HD and 4K videos.
GraphicsIris Plus Graphics 645 or later; AMD Radeon Pro 555 or later. 2 GB VRAM. 4 GB VRAM is required for HD and 4K videos.
Display1366 × 768 or larger. 1920 × 1080 is recommended.
Disk spaceAt least 10 GB free hard disk space for installation. SSD is recommended for HD and 4K editing.
360° video editingRequires macOS 11.0 or later and an Apple M1 or later chip.
InternetRequired for software registration and access to online services such as Creative Assets.
PerformanceMetal rendering is supported on Mac. Expanded P3 color gamut support improves color accuracy.

Filmora for Older macOS Versions

macOS versionFilmora download
macOS 10.14Download Filmora Version 12.4
macOS 10.12–10.13Download Filmora Version 10.5

Supported Input Formats

TypeSupported formats
Video
Maximum resolution: 8K
MPEG-1/2: .mpg, .mpeg, .m1v, .m2v
MPEG-4: .mp4, .m4v, .3gp
AV1: .mp4, .webm
QuickTime: .mov encoded with MPEG-4 or MJPEG
Camcorder: .dv, .mod, .tod, .mts, .m2ts, .m2t
Flash Video: .flv, .f4v
AVI: .avi
Matroska: .mkv encoded with MPEG-4 or MJPEG
HTML5 video: .mp4, .webm, .ogv
Non-encrypted DVD: .vob, .vro
Other: .ts, .trp, .dvr-ms, .evo, .gif, .mxf, .lrv
Dolby videos: .mov, .mp4
ProRes encoded videos: .mov, .mp4
Audio.aac, .ac3, .aif, .aiff, .au, .flac, .m4a, .mka, .mp2, .mp3, .ogg, .wav, .wma, .caf
Image
Maximum resolution: 12K × 12K
live photos, .bmp, .jpg, .png, .tif, .ico, .dib, .jpeg, .jpe, .jfif, .tiff, .heif, .heic, .webp, .dng, .svg, .nrw, .orf, .rw2, .sr2, .cr3, .raf, .cr2
Text.srt, .lrc
Image sequence.jpg
Timeline XML.xml
360° videoMP4 panoramic video files only.

Supported Output Formats

CategorySupported formats or profiles
Common formats.mp4, .wmv, AV1 MP4, HEVC, .avi, .mov, GoPro CineForm (not available on Mac with M1/M2/M3 chips), .f4v, .mkv, .ts, .3gp, MPEG-2, .webm, .gif, PNG image sequence, JPG image sequence, .mp3, .wav, .flac
4K.mov, .mp4, .m4v, .mkv
8K.mp4 (H.264, HEVC), .mov (Apple ProRes)
Timeline XML.xml. (Exported XML files are compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro / Final Cut Pro X.)
Live PhotoVideos up to 5 seconds (≤5s) can be exported as Live Photo. Supported on iOS, Xiaomi, Samsung, OPPO and Google devices that support Live Photo or motion photo features. Filmora Mobile V15.6.8 or later is required to save the Live Photo on a phone; downloading the file alone does not display the live effect.
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple TV 4K, iPod, Galaxy S, Android Generic, smartphone, Xbox One, PlayStation, PSP
Social networksYouTube, Vimeo and TikTok. Refer to each platform's guidelines for specific upload limits.
DVDDVD disc, DVD folder and ISO disc image file

Apple M-series note: GoPro CineForm is not available on Mac with M1/M2/M3 chips.

Supported Effects and Plug-ins

Effect or plug-inCompatibility
Filmstock StandardSupported
AI PortraitSupported

Need the Windows version? View Filmora for Windows System Requirements.