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If you're a pro video editor, chances are good that you use Adobe Premiere Pro or Apple Final Cut Pro. Those aren't the
only options—there's still some competition from the likes of Avid, Cyberlink, and Magix—but most of the editing world falls into the Apple and Adobe camps. Both are remarkable pieces of video editing software, though there are important differences. Here, we'll consider the many aspects of choosing high-end video editing software.
Note that throughout this comparison, in each section we first summarize how Adobe Premiere Pro fares and then discuss Apple Final Cut Pro. The order is solely based on alphabetization of the product names. We're just comparing features, ease of use, and power—not popularity.