HitFilm
HitFilm is a professional video editing and visual effects software that combines timeline-based editing with integrated 2D and 3D compositing. It includes over 410 built-in effects and presets, motion tracking, 3D text creation, green-screen keying, and support for 8K video editing. HitFilm is used by independent filmmakers, content creators, and video professionals who need powerful post-production tools without paying for expensive enterprise suites. The software is available in a free tier with basic editing capabilities, plus paid Creator and Pro subscription plans that unlock advanced features and unlimited content creation.
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1 suggestionHitFilm currently runs on Apple Silicon Macs only through Rosetta 2 emulation — there is no native arm64 build. While a 2022 TechRadar article mentioned "extended support for Apple Silicon," this refers to improved Rosetta 2 compatibility rather than a true native port. The most recent search results from 2024 confirm Apple Silicon processors are still supported "through Rosetta 2 rather than natively." You can continue using HitFilm under Rosetta 2 today, but note that Apple is removing Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 (September 2028), after which HitFilm will no longer launch unless FXhome ships a native build before that deadline. Check FXhome's official website and release notes regularly for announcements of a native Apple Silicon version. If native support does not materialize, you should begin evaluating alternative video editors with confirmed native Apple Silicon builds — Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve are all actively maintained professional options that run natively on M-series Macs.
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