Luttieonline color grading tools compared — 2026
a practical comparison of the best browser-based color grading tools in 2026. what each one does, what it costs, and when to use it.
browser-based color grading has improved significantly. for many workflows — especially solo creators and video editors who want to build a look without sitting in davinci resolve — these tools are now fast enough to be genuinely useful.
here's a practical look at the main options in 2026.
what to look for
before comparing tools, it's worth being clear about what actually matters:
- does it handle your file type? jpeg and png are easy. raw files (arw, cr2, nef, dng) and log footage frames need more capable tools.
- can it export a lut? if you want to apply your grade to video footage in an nle, lut export (
.cubeformat) is essential. - does it work on your device? browser tools should work on any os — check for webgl requirements.
- what does it cost? some tools are genuinely free; others are subscription-based or credit-limited.
luttie
luttie is the most capable browser-based colour grading tool for video editors. it handles raw files, supports log footage correction, has a colour match feature, and exports .cube luts.
what it does:
- raw file support (cr2, arw, nef, dng, raf)
- curves, colour wheels, hsl secondary, vignette
- lut presets (built-in cinematic looks + upload your own
.cube) - ai grade — describe a look in plain text, get three exportable .cube luts
- color match from any reference image
- export
.cubelut for any nle - project and preset saving
price: free tier — grade in the editor and export watermarked images. pro is $14/month or $79 lifetime, with a $8.99 one-week pass if you just need it for a single job.
best for: video editors who want to build and export luts without installing davinci resolve.
photopea
photopea is a browser-based photoshop clone. it handles layers, adjustments, filters — most of what photoshop does. for colour grading specifically, it has curves, levels, and hue/saturation, but no colour wheels, no lut export, and no log footage support.
best for: photographers who need photoshop-style editing without the install.
not for: video-oriented colour grading or lut export.
rawtherapee (web demo)
rawtherapee is a desktop raw processor with a browser demo version available. it handles raw files well and has strong exposure and colour tools, but the web version is limited and doesn't export luts.
best for: photographers who want desktop-level raw processing.
not for: lut creation or video workflows.
canva photo editor
canva's built-in photo editor handles basic colour adjustments — brightness, contrast, saturation, temperature — with a preset library. it's designed for quick social media edits, not colour science.
best for: non-technical users who need quick photo enhancements for social content.
not for: serious colour grading, raw files, or lut export.
pixlr e
pixlr e is an photoshop-like browser tool with layers, curves, and adjustment tools. decent for photo editing, but no log support and no lut export.
best for: general photo editing in a browser.
not for: video colour grading or lut creation.
the honest summary
| tool | raw support | lut export | log support | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| luttie | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | free tier, $14/month |
| photopea | limited | ✗ | ✗ | free / $9/mo |
| rawtherapee (demo) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | free |
| canva editor | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | free / $15/mo |
| pixlr e | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | free / $8/mo |
if lut export is important to you — which it is for any video workflow — luttie is the only browser-based tool in this list that does it. grading is free, so you can build the whole look before deciding; export is pro at $14/month, or a 7-day pass for $8.99 if it's a one-off job.
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