Create with Apple Motion Templates

Using Apple Motion templates is quick and easy. First, you’ll need to open your template by unzipping the downloaded folder and double-clicking on the project file. Once your template is open in the program, you can start to customize text, footage, colors, fonts, and animations to create a unique video project.

No. Despite both programs having similar capabilities, After Effects templates aren’t compatible with Apple Motion–and vice versa. After Effects templates are exported as specific file types, which can’t be used with other programs like Apple Motion and Final Cut Pro. Many video templates creators will recreate the same template in different software, however, so it’s worth having a look on Envato Elements to see if your preferred template is available for Apple Motion too.

Apple Motion can be used to create special effects, motion graphics, and 3D animation. While it’s considered an entry-level program, especially compared to software like Adobe After Effects, it’s incredibly fast and easy to use, which makes it a great option for amateur editors, Mac users, or those looking to create compatible motion graphics for Final Cut Pro.

Yes, Final Cut Pro templates are compatible with Apple Motion—and vice versa.

Unzip the compressed template file you have downloaded. If you have Apple Motion installed on your computer, simply copy and paste the project folder into the Movies > Motion Templates > Titles or Generators folder (depending on the template type).

If you don’t have Apple Motion installed, go to the Applications folder and right-click on Final Cut Pro. Click Show Package Contents and click the Contents folder. Then navigate to PlugIns > Media Providers > Motion Effect.fxp > Contents > Resources > Templates > Titles or Generators, and paste the folder here (again, depending on the template type).