Lightworks PRO v2025.1

by Jim · April 14, 2025

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Lightworks PRO Overview

From First Edit to Hollywood Pro. Unlock your video editing potential with Lightworks. From our beginner-friendly free video editor to the Hollywood-level Pro edition, our tools and plans grow with your editing skills.

Key Features of Lightworks PRO

The Lightworks Journey
Lightworks isn’t just video editing software. It unlocks your potential as a video editor. A unique journey crafted for all levels, empowering you to create stunning videos that match your vision. No prior experience or technical expertise needed, just the courage to make your first cut.
Edit Smarter, Not Harder
Lightworks is the all-in-one tool for stunning videos. Packed with dynamic video and audio editing, vibrant colour, impressive visual effects, and intuitive sharing, the only thing missing is your creativity!
Cut to the Chase
- Our best-in-class editing timeline is the beating heart of Lightworks. Crafted over 30 years for an exceptional experience for pros and amateurs alike.
- Lightworks’ universal timeline can handle footage of any size, frame rate, and quality.
- Edit without interruption! Background rendering and exporting allow for uninterrupted creativity.
- A timeline that develops with you. Drag, drop, click for beginners. Advanced tools for pros.
  Edit swiftly with proxy files, ensuring smooth performance without compromising on quality.
Haven’t You Heard?
- Lightworks has all the tools you need to perfect every aspect of your sound and embrace the ‘audio’ part of this audio-visual medium.
- Refined audio editing: Trim, split, and layer tracks for flawless audio production.
- Add reverb, chorus, distortion, and more with built-in audio effects for limitless aural creativity.
- Mix sound effects, foley, and background music for next level audio sophistication.
- Sync audio with video, blend effects and music for an immersive experience.
VFXperts
- Visual Effects (VFX) creates striking visuals, amplifies footage, and transcends limits. Master this movie magic with ease.
- Over 700 customisable titles and motion graphics to bring your video to life. *
- Flow between scenes, build drama and set the pace with hundreds of transitions. *
- Simplified VFX suite for all skill levels, from easy zooms to advanced compositing.
- Seamlessly switch between editing and VFX without losing momentum.
Colour Me Impressed
- Dive into the vibrant world of colour correction and grading. Transform your footage from RAW and lifeless to captivating visual art.
- Refine and balance your footage’s colour for optimal consistency and visual appeal.
- Pre-built and custom LUTs provide quick, professional cinematic quality.
- Isolate and adjust colours or regions for targeted enhancements and storytelling.
- Presets and tools create captivating footage while streamlining the learning process.
Sharing is Caring
- Effortless export and share capabilities allow you to take your creative vision beyond the editing room, and share your masterpiece with the world.
- Frictionless export and sharing for web, broadcast, and cinema.
- Built-in YouTube and social media sharing without leaving Lightworks.
- Create DVD or Blu-ray compliant files for when you prefer physical over digital.
- Integrations with Dropbox, Google Drive, and more for easy storage and collaboration.
Own your workspace with custom layout creation
Your edit, your rules. Create, define, and adjust workspace layouts to maximize your edit.
Maximise colour with HDR workflows
Get the most from your footage by utilising the full range of colour and contrast available.
Control your VFX with video mask effects
Create and improve a variety of professional-quality effects and adjustments.
Sound better than ever with improved audio
We’ve made further improvements to our audio suite to help your project sound its best.
Sprinkle some magic with video FX improvements
Enhancements to the VFX toolset mean it’s easier than ever to add visual effects to your production.
Looking good with an improved UI
We’ve made a host of big and small upgrades to the Lightworks user interface.