Can I retain access to Final Cut Pro and Compressor after leaving an iCloud family by purchasing the 'Pro Apps For Education' bundle?

I currently use Final Cut Pro and Compressor, originally purchased by the organizer of my iCloud family. I intend to form a new iCloud family in the next year, thus leaving the one I am currently a part of. Since I am a current university student, I am considering purchasing the "Pro Apps For Education" bundle in order to retain access to FCP and Compressor after leaving the iCloud family.


My main question is whether I will be able to purchase this bundle and not end up losing access to FCP and Compressor when leaving the family, as I will then be the owner of the software. I don't want to find myself in a situation where I have purchased the bundle and don't get access to all the software included in it.



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Posted on Apr 23, 2025 1:07 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2025 1:15 PM

Given what you want to do, I suggest the following sequence of actions:


  1. Leave Family Sharing. You can do this yourself, the Family Organizer does not need to do this for you. Note, once you are removed from the Family Group you will no longer have access to apps purchased by the organizer of that Family Group. Also, be sure to scroll down & read "What happens when you stop sharing?"
  2. Remove the existing FCP & Compressor apps from your Mac. Empty Trash.
  3. Shut down & restart your Mac
  4. Make sure your own Apple Account (aka Apple ID) is set up in Settings (it should be)
  5. Install your ProApps for Education Bundle


Do not install the ProApps Bundle before you leave Family Sharing.

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Apr 27, 2025 1:15 PM in response to Rice_8104

Given what you want to do, I suggest the following sequence of actions:


  1. Leave Family Sharing. You can do this yourself, the Family Organizer does not need to do this for you. Note, once you are removed from the Family Group you will no longer have access to apps purchased by the organizer of that Family Group. Also, be sure to scroll down & read "What happens when you stop sharing?"
  2. Remove the existing FCP & Compressor apps from your Mac. Empty Trash.
  3. Shut down & restart your Mac
  4. Make sure your own Apple Account (aka Apple ID) is set up in Settings (it should be)
  5. Install your ProApps for Education Bundle


Do not install the ProApps Bundle before you leave Family Sharing.

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