Download Lightworks and enjoy the most advanced free Video Editing software available. Upgrade to Lightworks Pro and benefit from increased performance and wider codec support - eliminating the need for transcoding.
Key differences are as follows:
| DVCAM / DVCPRO 25/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO HD Decode and Encode, MPEG 422 SD/HD |
| Avid DNxHD Decode and Encode (extra Avid DNxHD License required) |
| BMP, JPEG, PNG, PSD, TGA, Compressed TGA, TIFF Decode and Encode |
| MOV HD/SD export |
| OMF Import and Export |
| AAF Import and Export |
| Full Quicktime Export (QuickTime Player required) |
| ProRes Decode |
| AVC-Intra Decode and Encode |
| XDCAM EX Decode and Encode |
| XDCAM HD 50 422 Decode and Encode |
| XDCAM IMX Decode |
| DPX Decode and Encode |
| RED R3D Decode |
| H.264 / AVCHD Decode and Encode *AC3 support for AVCHD requires 3rd party plugin |
| HDV support (M2T, M2TS) |
| BluRay VC1 Export |
| DVD export (M2TS, MTS and MPG) |
| MPEG-4 Export (QuickTime Player required) |
| Third Party FX Plugin support |
| Stereoscopic Import |
| Edit at 23.976, true 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, or 60 fps |
| Video output via secondary graphics display port |
| Access to the Lightworks Forum |
| Native FX Titling tool |
| Stereoscopic Support – Edit, Effects, Output, Export |
| Project Sharing |
| Hardware I/O Support |
| Volume Licensing options |
| Lifetime Pro Membership of the Lightworks Community |
Lightworks Pro Activation is available at a discount price (50% saving) for those currently studying or working in full-time education. If you believe that you qualify, please REGISTER FOR THE FREE VERSION, then complete and submit the Education Application form. Education licensing is limited to a maximum of three years for students. Applicants are required to provide evidence of their education status. Processing typically takes 4 working days.
Please note: The software specifications stated above are subject to change without notice