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Format

FCPXML Interchange Format

Summary

Name
FCPXML Interchange Format
Identifiers
PUID: fmt/2089
Format type
Text (Mark-up)
Description
FCPXML files are XML-based files used by Apple's Final Cut Pro to describe project data, enabling users to transfer projects, projects, and metadata between Final Cut Pro and other compatible applications. They contain information about media, clips, editing decisions, and other project assets.
Note
Note: https://fileinfo.com/extension/fcp https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/resources/
File extensions
fcpxml
Source
Brigham Young University / Brigham Young University

Relationships

Has priority over

Internal signatures

FCPXML Interchange Format

Note
Absolute from beginning of file, magic bytes: <?xml version=("|')1.0("|'){0-128}fcpxml

Byte sequences

Min Frag Length
Absolute from BOF
Offset
0
Max offset
0
Byte Sequence
3C3F786D6C2076657273696F6E3D(22|27)312E30(22|27){0-128}666370786D6C
Endianness
None

Changelog

  • Added in V122

    Release date
    19 January 2026

    FCPXML Interchange Format: Signature researched and samples provided by Brigham Young University.

    FCPXML Interchange Format: Full entry added. Submitted by Brigham Young University.