Lightworks

Founded by Sally Wolf in 1989

Edit video and audio clips on flexible timelines

Pricing model

Free

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use Lightworks to edit video and audio projects across diverse skill levels. The timeline handles footage of varying frame rates, sizes, and formats with proxy editing for smooth playback. You can mix multilayered audio tracks, apply built-in sound effects, and color grade clips using custom LUTs and HDR controls. It also includes visual effects, motion titles, and transitions to polish scenes. Once finished, you can export your edits directly to YouTube, cloud storage providers, or save them in formats up to 8K.

What Lightworks does

Trim, split, and assemble video clips on a multitrack timelineApply custom LUTs to color correct and grade footageMix and balance dialogue, audio effects, and background musicAdd animated motion graphics and title overlays to scenesGenerate proxy files from high-resolution raw mediaExport edited videos directly to YouTube and cloud storageUniversal timeline that handles footage of any resolution, frame rate, and formatBuilt-in proxy file creation for smooth editing performance on high-resolution mediaDedicated audio suite for trimming, track splitting, and audio effects like distortion or reverbOver 700 customizable titles, transitions, and motion graphic overlaysColor correction tools with pre-built and custom LUTs plus HDR workflow supportBackground rendering and exporting so work continues without editing pausesDirect export integrations to YouTube and popular cloud storage services