One of the main reasons users still download version 8.7.4 is its compatibility with older macOS versions that newer Filmora builds no longer support.
4.5/5 Best for: Beginners, YouTubers, and Mac users running older OS versions (High Sierra/Mojave/Catalina).
: Specialized module for lens distortion correction and stabilization. Wondershare Filmora 8.7.4 Download For Mac
It is more stable than the modern bloated versions.
Requires at least 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended) and 10GB of free disk space. One of the main reasons users still download version 8
It runs perfectly via Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs, but it is not a native ARM app. It uses more battery on a MacBook Air M2 than the latest version would.
Since Filmora 8.7.4 is a legacy version, it is no longer the primary download on the main website. It is more stable than the modern bloated versions
While optimized for older Intel Macs, it can run on newer Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chips via Apple Rosetta 2 translation. How to Download Filmora 8.7.4 for Mac