# :icon-download: Installation

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If you're installing an update to Curves, see [Updating](/setup/updating).
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>>> Get *Curves* from [the Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/curves-for-final-cut/id6760507188)

Once purchased, the *Curves for Final Cut* plugin comes with lifetime updates
from the App Store. No subscription costs, no in-app purchases, and no upgrade
fees.

>>> Launch the *Curves* App

You should see this window indicating the effect is not yet installed:

<img width="500px" class="redark"  src="/static/install/install0-dark.png"/>
<img width="500px" class="relight" src="/static/install/install0.png"/>

>>> Install the effect template

Click on "Install Effect" to install the Curves effect into Final Cut Pro.

<img class="redark"  src="/static/install/install2-dark.png"/>
<img class="relight" src="/static/install/install2.png"/>

Click "Install" to install the effect template into your Movies directory.

!!!warning
Final Cut Pro effects must be installed into your Movies directory, so make
sure `Movies` is selected before clicking "Install". Movies will be already
selected by default.
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>>> Quit Curves

<img width="500px" class="redark"  src="/static/install/install4-dark.png"/>
<img width="500px" class="relight" src="/static/install/install4.png"/>

If all went well, you should see a green light next to the word "Installed".

You can now quit the Curves app. You won't need to open it until the next time
you update Curves. Don't delete the Curves app though because it's required for
the plugin to work in Final Cut. For help with installing updates, see
[Updating](/setup/updating).

If you see an error or a "Problem Detected" message, see
[Troubleshooting](/help/troubleshooting).

>>> Restart Final Cut Pro

Restarting Final Cut allows it to detect the Curves plugin.

>>> Apply the *Curves* Effect

Curves will now appear as an effect inside of Final Cut Pro:

![](/static/effects-browser.png)

If your clip is smaller than the project screen size, you'll need to turn it
into a **Compound Clip** before applying Curves. See [Getting
Started](/setup/getting_started) for more info.

>>>