macOS Sequoia 15.2 or later is required for several new features, including Media Extensions and certain Apple Intelligence-powered tools.
The update improves results when resetting the Stroke filter, ensuring more predictable behavior during the design process.
Improvements to the Analyze button’s functionality when using point trackers and increased stability for third-party analysis plug-ins. System Requirements Apple Motion For Mac 5.9.0
4.7GB of available space for the application and supplemental content. Professional Workflow Integration Motion release notes - Apple Support (JO)
The standout addition in version 5.9.0 is the support for . This allows users to install additional software components to support the playback and compositing of a wider variety of video formats directly within the app. Other notable enhancements include: macOS Sequoia 15
Visual improvements to behavior curve animations in the Keyframe Editor provide better clarity when fine-tuning complex movements.
A new tooltip in the Inspector clarifies when specific parameters will cause rasterization, helping editors manage project quality and performance more effectively. System Requirements 4
A Metal-capable graphics card is essential for Intel-based Macs. Apple silicon Macs (M1 or later) are natively supported and offer the best performance.