Automatic Duck Ximport AE is a plug‑in for Adobe After Effects that imports .fcpxml files exported from Final Cut Pro X 10.1.2 or later, allowing Final Cut Pro X timelines to be moved into After Effects CS6 or CC.
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Developed by Automatic Duck (FxFactory).
About Automatic Duck Ximport AE
Automatic Duck Ximport AE enables the transfer of Final Cut Pro X project data into Adobe After Effects. It reads XML (.fcpxml) files exported from Final Cut Pro X version 10.1.2 and later and imports them into After Effects CS6 or After Effects CC. The plug‑in operates through an import dialog where users select the exported file and set optional parameters before executing the import. It requires Noise Industries FxFactory (free download) or FxFactory Pro (paid) to function, and runs on both Apple‑silicon and Intel‑based Macs. The last catalog update was in December 2022; for current system requirements, consult the FxFactory website.
Features
- Imports XML (.fcpxml) files exported from Final Cut Pro X 10.1.2 or later into After Effects CS6 or After Effects CC
- Translates a Final Cut Pro X timeline into Adobe After Effects
- Import handled through the Ximport AE dialog, with options you can set before running
- Works in Final Cut Pro and After Effects on Apple and Intel processors
- QuickStart video available as an introduction to the plug-in
Best for
Transferring Final Cut Pro X timelines into After Effects CS6 or CC via .fcpxml import.
Frequently asked questions
What Final Cut Pro X and After Effects versions does Automatic Duck Ximport AE support?
It supports Final Cut Pro X version 10.1.2 and newer, and imports into After Effects CS6 or After Effects CC.
Does Automatic Duck Ximport AE require FxFactory to run?
Yes. Ximport AE depends on Noise Industries FxFactory, which is offered as a free download; FxFactory Pro is a paid alternative with the same requirements.
How do I import a Final Cut Pro X project with Automatic Duck Ximport AE?
Export an .fcpxml file from Final Cut Pro X, then open the Ximport AE dialog in After Effects, select the file, adjust any options, and run the import.
Does Automatic Duck Ximport AE run on Apple and Intel Macs?
The plug‑in works on Macs with either Apple‑silicon or Intel processors, provided FxFactory is installed.
Is Automatic Duck Ximport AE free?
The catalog lists Ximport AE as free, but it requires FxFactory (free) or FxFactory Pro (paid) to run.
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