Wheel of death when importing files into Final Cut Pro

Every time I try to import files into Final Cut Pro, I get a wheel of death and have to shut down the program. I've tried several things, including deleting my preference. I am working on an external drive with plenty of extra room. Any help would be appreciated!


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iMac 27″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 25, 2025 12:48 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2025 1:11 PM

How much free space is on the system drive? You need 15-20% minimum.

How is the external drive formatted? Needs to be MacOS Extended for spinning drives or APFS for SSDs.

Format storage devices for Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Compressor - Apple Support


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