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Convert FCP to FCPXML

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Is it possible to convert FCP to FCPXML?
Yes - FCP converts to FCPXML.

In FCP 7: File → Export → XML (version 5) to produce .xml, then use 7toX to convert to .fcpxml for Final Cut Pro X. Or open in FCP 7 and File → Export → XML directly.

Also to FCPXML: EDL

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Last verified Sep 2026

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How to convert FCP to FCPXML

Converting a .FCP file to .FCPXML lets you open the content in software that prefers the .FCPXML format, though some details may change compared with the original. We are still putting together the list of programs that handle .FCP files.

A full step-by-step guide for this conversion is on the way; the information above is drawn straight from our database.

About these formats

.FCP Final Cut Pro Project File

An FCP file is a Final Cut Pro project created by Apple's video editing software, versions 1 through 7 (1999-2009). It holds the timeline, clip references, effects, and edit decisions -…

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.FCPXML Final Cut Pro X project

A .FCPXML file is associated with Final Cut Pro X project, a video file.

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