Endfassung

Endfassung is a German noun meaning “final version” or “final edition.” It refers to the completed and officially approved version of a work, document, or product after all revisions have been completed. The term is used across several fields, with its precise sense depending on the context.

In film, Endfassung denotes the final cut of a movie that is prepared for distribution and public release. It follows the rough cut (Rohschnitt) and other editing stages, and includes final sound mixing, scoring, color grading, and subtitles. The director, producers, and distributors typically approve the Endfassung before release. The term is often used interchangeably with Schlussfassung or Finalfassung.

In publishing and law, Endfassung can describe the definitive manuscript or text that has passed review and approvals, such as a final draft of a contract, policy, or book before printing or signing.

In software and product development, Endfassung refers to the released version that has completed development, testing, and quality assurance, and is offered to users or customers. See also Fassung, Rohfassung, Langfassung, and Schlussfassung for related terms.