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 library (built-in presets + upload your own
.cube) - Color match from any reference image
- Export
.cubeLUT for any NLE - Project and preset saving
Price: Free tier with 3 Pro exports. Pro is $5/mo or $99 lifetime.
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 trial, $5/mo |
| 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. The 3-day free trial gives you enough time to build a grade and export a LUT without committing to anything.