This version uses a perpetual license . You pay once, you own it. The newer versions have moved to a yearly subscription model. For hobbyists, this is a massive win.
On an Intel Mac, 4K timeline scrubbing is choppy unless you enable "Proxy View." The new versions handle 4K/60p much better. Wondershare Filmora 8.7.4 Download For Mac
It runs perfectly via Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs, but it is not a native ARM app. It uses more battery on a MacBook Air M2 than the latest version would. This version uses a perpetual license
This specific version has a fantastic "Instant Cutter" tool for trimming large clips without re-encoding. Great for GoPro or screen recording footage. The Bad (Cons) 1. Outdated Effects Library Do not expect the modern "AI Portrait," "Auto Beat Sync," or "Text-to-Speech" found in the 2024 versions. The included titles look a bit 2018-era. For hobbyists, this is a massive win
Even at this age, it automatically detects proper export settings for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 4K. It utilizes the Mac's hardware encoder (VideoToolbox) for surprisingly fast H.264 rendering.