How to Use LUTs in CapCut (Mobile & Desktop)

CapCut supports custom .cube LUT files on both mobile and desktop — making it one of the few free video editors where you can apply professional-grade color grades to your content. Here's exactly how to do it.

Does CapCut Support LUT Files?

Yes — CapCut supports .cube LUT files through its Filter system. The feature is available on:

• CapCut mobile (iOS and Android) — via the Filters panel
• CapCut desktop (Windows and macOS) — via the Filters panel in the editor

You don't need a CapCut Pro subscription to import custom LUTs — it's available on the free plan.

How to Apply a LUT in CapCut (Mobile)

iPhone (iOS)

1. Open CapCut → create a new project or open an existing one
2. Tap the clip you want to grade on the timeline
3. In the bottom toolbar, scroll right and tap Filters
4. Tap the + icon or the Import option (appears as a folder icon)
5. Navigate to your .cube file — if it's saved to your Files app, browse there
6. The LUT will appear as a custom filter in your panel
7. Tap it to apply, then use the intensity slider to adjust the strength

Android

The flow is nearly identical on Android:

1. Select your clip → tap Filters in the bottom toolbar
2. Tap the Import icon
3. Browse to the .cube file in your file manager
4. Tap to apply and adjust intensity

Tip: Save your .cube files to your phone's Downloads folder or iCloud Drive / Google Drive for easy access when importing.

How to Apply a LUT in CapCut (Desktop)

1. Open CapCut desktop → open or create a project
2. Click your clip on the timeline to select it
3. In the right panel, click the Filter tab
4. Click My Filters → Import Filter
5. Browse to your .cube file → Open
6. The LUT appears under My Filters — click it to apply
7. Adjust the intensity slider as needed

Imported filters are saved to CapCut's library, so you only need to import each LUT once — it'll be available in all future projects.

Tips for Using LUTs in CapCut

Adjust Intensity, Don't Just Apply at 100%

Most creative LUTs look best at 70–90% intensity. Full strength often feels heavy, especially on skin tones. Dialing back slightly gives a more natural, cinematic result.

Combine LUTs with CapCut's Basic Adjustments

LUTs work best as a finishing touch on footage that's already well-exposed. Before applying your LUT:

1. Tap Adjust on your clip
2. Fix exposure, contrast, and white balance first
3. Then apply the LUT via Filters

This gives you much cleaner results than trying to use a LUT to fix badly exposed footage.

Using the Same LUT Across All Clips

To keep a consistent color grade across your entire video:

1. Apply the LUT to one clip
2. Tap that clip → Copy Style (or Paste Attributes on desktop)
3. Select all other clips → Paste Style

All clips now share the same LUT and intensity settings.

What LUT Format Does CapCut Use?

CapCut uses the standard .cube format — the same format supported by DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro. Any .cube file will work.

CapCut does not support .3dl or .csp formats. If you have a LUT in one of those formats, you'll need to convert it to .cube first.

Creating a Custom LUT for CapCut

CapCut has no LUT export feature — you can't save your grade as a .cube file directly from the app. If you want to:

• Create a specific look to reuse across projects
• Share a consistent grade with a team
• Build a LUT based on a reference image

The fastest way is to use Luttie's free LUT editor in your browser. Adjust your curves, color wheels, and HSL, then export a .cube file — ready to import into CapCut on mobile or desktop.

Summary

• CapCut supports .cube LUT files on both mobile and desktop, free
• Import via Filters → Import on mobile, or Filter → My Filters → Import Filter on desktop
• Adjust intensity to 70–90% for a natural result
• Fix exposure and white balance before applying a LUT
• Create custom .cube LUTs for free with Luttie