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A step-by-step guide to importing LUTs in CapCut on mobile and desktop, covering .cube file downloads, CapCut's colour adjustment tools, intensity control and export settings. Includes the difference between technical and creative LUTs, troubleshooting for missing LUT options and over-graded results, plus tips for previewing LUTs before you download them.
LUTs turn up in all sorts of places now. You might download one as part of a video template, get one from a creator you follow, or end up with a folder full of them after buying a bundle and forget where half of them came from.
CapCut can import LUT files directly, but finding the option isn’t always the difficult part. More often, it’s working out which LUT to use, how strong it should be, and whether the result actually suits the footage you’ve shot.
This CapCut LUT tutorial covers how to import LUTs in CapCut, how to add LUTs in CapCut to a project, and a few practical checks worth making before exporting your final video. The same process can be used as part of a wider mobile LUT workflow or desktop editing setup.
Some LUTs look great straight away. Others need a bit of adjustment before they settle into the footage. We’ll look at where to import LUTs in CapCut and a few ways to fine-tune the result afterwards.
We’ll also look at Envato’s new LUTs category, which lets you preview LUTs before downloading them and even test them against your own footage.
.cube file.LUTs (Look-Up Tables) are files that change the colours in your footage according to a predefined set of instructions. You can use them to create a particular look or to convert footage from one colour space to another.
LUTs tend to come in small files with names that hint at the look they’re aiming for. Some are designed to correct footage from a particular camera profile, while others are purely creative. Most fall into one of two categories.
Technical LUTs are often used with footage shot in flat or log colour profiles. They’re designed to bring colour and contrast back into the image before any creative grading begins. Their job is to transform footage between different image formats or display standards.
They are often used with log recording formats, including Sony S-Log and Canon Log (C-Log). One common use is converting log footage into Rec. 709 for standard viewing and editing workflows.
Technical LUTs are typically applied near the start of the editing process, before any creative colour work begins.
Creative LUTs are more about style than correction. They’re the LUTs you’ll usually find in cinematic, vintage, travel, film, and social media collections. Different LUTs can produce very different results, even when applied to the same clip.
Different creative LUTs can shift color response, contrast, and tonal balance to produce different visual styles. Many downloadable LUT packs, such as those available from Envato, are intended for this stage of the workflow.
Finding LUTs is one thing. Finding the right LUT for your footage can be even more difficult. Which is why Envato’s LUTs marketplace comes with thousands of easily searchable LUTs.
With Envato, preview videos are available, and you can upload your own frame before downloading. Envato’s LUTs category includes more than 66,000 searchable LUTs. Each LUT has its own page rather than being bundled into a large collection.
LUTs include commercial licensing and support Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, and many other editing tools. This flexibility makes it easier to move between desktop editing and a mobile LUT workflow when needed.
Before importing a LUT into CapCut, you’ll need a compatible LUT file. Most LUTs are supplied as .cube files, which are supported by a wide range of editing applications.
.cube file.Tip: If you’re browsing multiple LUTs, preview them on Envato before downloading. This can save time later when testing different looks against your footage.
Once you have your .cube file ready, open up Adobe After Effects and move on to the next step.
With your LUT file ready, it’s time to bring your footage into CapCut.
Once your footage is loaded and selected, you’re ready for the next step.
CapCut’s LUT controls are located within the colour adjustment settings for a clip.
The layout may differ slightly between mobile and desktop versions of CapCut.
With the LUT controls open, you can now load your .cube file.
CapCut will apply the LUT to the selected clip.
Once the LUT has been imported, take a moment to look at the result before moving on.
Some LUTs have a subtle effect, while others can dramatically change the colours and contrast. Once you’re happy that the LUT is working correctly, you can fine-tune the strength in the next step.
Not every LUT will look perfect straight after being applied. CapCut allows you to control how strongly the LUT affects your footage.
It’s common to pull a LUT back slightly rather than using it at full strength. Small adjustments can sometimes make a noticeable difference, particularly when working with footage shot in different lighting conditions.
With the LUT applied and adjusted, the final step is to export your project.
Most LUT imports work without any issues. If something doesn’t look quite right, the points below are a good place to start.
LUT support is not available in every version of CapCut. Check that your version includes LUT imports before continuing.
The same LUT can look very different depending on the footage. Lowering the LUT strength often produces a more balanced result.
Projects with multiple effects may play back more slowly on some devices. Closing unused apps can help free up resources while editing.
A few things are worth keeping in mind when working with LUTs in CapCut.
Envato includes preview videos for individual LUTs, along with a frame upload tool that allows you to test LUTs against your own footage before downloading them.
The intensity slider can be used to increase or reduce the strength of a LUT after it has been applied.
CapCut projects can contain multiple LUTs and colour adjustments. Keeping track of LUTs that you’ve used before can make them easier to find later, particularly if you’re building a regular mobile LUT workflow.
After the first import, the process tends to become routine. Download the LUT, load the file, check the result, and continue editing.
A look that works well on one clip can feel completely different on another, which is why many editors spend more time comparing LUTs than importing them. CapCut handles the import process quickly, leaving the creative decisions to you.
If you’re looking for more options, Envato’s LUT library includes individual LUT pages, preview videos, frame uploads, and LUTs that work across CapCut and other editing applications.
Does CapCut support .cube LUTs?
Yes. If you’ve downloaded a LUT and it comes as a .cube file, that’s generally the format you’ll be looking for.
Can I use desktop LUTs in CapCut?
In many cases, yes. LUTs created for desktop editing applications such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects can also be used in CapCut, provided they are supplied as compatible LUT files.
Are LUTs available on mobile and desktop?
Yes. CapCut supports LUT workflows on supported mobile and desktop versions. The location of the controls may differ depending on the platform and version being used.
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