TL;DR
Apple is introducing Apple Creator Studio, a paid bundle of pro creative apps that arrives on the App Store January 28. The subscription includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, plus additional Mac-only apps and premium features for Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.
What happened
Apple announced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription that groups several of the company’s professional creative apps and premium features into a single paid offering. The service goes live on the App Store on January 28 and is priced at $12.99 per month or $129 per year, with a one-month free trial; college students and educators can subscribe at a reduced rate ($2.99/month or $29.99/year). Included are Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad; Motion, Compressor and MainStage on Mac; and intelligent features and premium content for Keynote, Pages and Numbers. Freeform enhancements are slated to arrive later across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Pixelmator Pro is arriving on iPad for the first time and supports touch and Apple Pencil workflows. Multiple apps are gaining new AI-driven and productivity features as part of the launch, while Pages, Numbers and Keynote will continue to offer free core functionality to all users.
Why it matters
- Bundles high-end creative tools into one subscription, simplifying access for creators who use multiple Apple apps.
- Brings Pixelmator Pro to iPad with native touch and Apple Pencil support, expanding mobile image-editing options.
- Introduces AI-powered features and generative image tools across productivity and pro apps, accelerating content workflows.
- Offers a discounted education tier, lowering the cost barrier for students and educators while keeping core productivity apps free.
Key facts
- Launch date: January 28 (App Store availability).
- Standard price: $12.99 per month or $129 per year; one-month free trial available.
- Education price: $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for college students and educators.
- Included apps: Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro (Mac and iPad); Motion, Compressor, MainStage (Mac).
- Pages, Keynote and Numbers gain premium content and intelligent features; Freeform enhancements promised later.
- Pixelmator was acquired by Apple in November 2024; Pixelmator Pro is being ported to iPad with Apple Pencil support.
- Final Cut Pro updates include Transcript Search, Visual Search and Beat Detection; iPad gets Montage Maker.
- Logic Pro additions include Synth Player and Chord ID; Mac gets new Sound Library packs, iPad adds Quick Swipe Comping and natural language search.
- Image tools include Image Playground and generative image creation using models from OpenAI, plus on-device Super Resolution and Auto Crop.
What to watch next
- Timing and scope of the promised Freeform intelligent features rollout across iPhone, iPad and Mac (not confirmed in the source).
- How subscribers respond to the bundled pricing compared with standalone app purchases and existing third-party creative subscriptions (not confirmed in the source).
- Whether Apple will expand the bundle or change pricing after launch based on uptake and feedback (not confirmed in the source).
Quick glossary
- Final Cut Pro: Apple’s professional video editing application for Mac and iPad, used for timeline-based editing and post-production.
- Logic Pro: Apple’s professional digital audio workstation for music production, recording, editing and mixing.
- Pixelmator Pro: An image-editing application offering retouching, painting and design tools; now being made available on iPad.
- Generative AI: A class of artificial intelligence models that can create new content such as images or text from user prompts.
- On-device AI: Machine learning models that run locally on a user’s device rather than relying on cloud servers, often to preserve performance or privacy.
Reader FAQ
When does Apple Creator Studio launch?
It launches on the App Store on January 28.
How much does the subscription cost?
Standard pricing is $12.99 per month or $129 per year; students and educators pay $2.99/month or $29.99/year. A one-month free trial is offered.
Which apps are included?
Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad; Motion, Compressor and MainStage on Mac; plus premium features for Keynote, Pages and Numbers.
Do Pages, Numbers and Keynote require a subscription to use?
No. The core creation, editing and collaboration features of Pages, Numbers and Keynote remain free for all users.
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