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Apple Expands Creator Studio With New AI Tools, Templates and Cross‑Device Editing

The updates aim to speed creative workflows by adding on-device AI generation and tighter device continuity that includes iPhone 18 Pro and visionOS support.

Overview

  • Apple announced the coordinated Creator Studio updates Tuesday, rolling out changes across Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Pixelmator Pro, Freeform, Final Cut Pro, Motion and Compressor.
  • Keynote gains intelligent slide generation that auto‑creates images for presentations, and Apple Creator Studio subscribers receive professionally designed template packs for Keynote, Pages and Numbers.
  • Pixelmator Pro on iPad adds Select and Mask edge‑refinement tools from the Mac and new template collections on Mac and iPad, including a Podcasts category sized for cover art.
  • Freeform now adapts boards to Dark Mode, adds folders and invite workflows, and includes Writing Tools powered by Apple Intelligence to rewrite, proofread and summarize handwritten notes plus Shortcuts automation and visionOS 27 improvements.
  • Final Cut Pro and Motion can apply and edit Cinematic mode effects to footage captured natively on iPhone 18 Pro with Compressor export presets, and third‑party reporting says Siri question support for Pages, Keynote and Numbers is included though details on any extra AI services or subscription limits remain unclear.