How to Use LUTs in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro & CapCut (Step-by-Step)

Before You Start: Get Your .cube File Ready

First, you need a .cube LUT file. You can:

• Download free LUTs from PublicityKaro's AI LUT Generator
• Purchase LUT packs from marketplaces
• Request them from your colorist

For the best results, generate a LUT matched to your specific footage using our free tool.

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Method 1: DaVinci Resolve (Recommended)

DaVinci Resolve has the best LUT support of any editing software. Here's the complete workflow:

Installing a LUT (Permanent)

1. Open DaVinci Resolve
2. Go to DaVinci Resolve → Preferences (Mac) or File → Preferences (Windows)
3. Click Open LUT Folder
4. Copy your .cube file into this folder
5. Back in Resolve, click Update Lists
6. Your LUT is now available everywhere in Resolve permanently

Applying a LUT in the Color Page

1. Open your project and go to the Color page
2. Right-click any node in the node tree
3. Select LUTs → browse to your LUT name
4. The LUT is instantly applied to that node

Using LUTs in the Edit Page (Quick)

1. In the Edit page, find your clip in the timeline
2. Open the Inspector panel (top right)
3. Go to Effects → Color → LUT
4. Click Browse and select your .cube file

Best Practice in DaVinci Resolve

Node structure for professional results:

• Node 1: Input LUT (camera log conversion)
• Node 2: Correction (primary color wheels)
• Node 3: Creative LUT (your style LUT)
• Node 4: Output (final adjustments)

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Method 2: Adobe Premiere Pro

Step-by-Step

1. Select your clip in the timeline
2. Open the Lumetri Color panel (Window → Lumetri Color)
3. Expand the Creative section
4. Under Look, click the dropdown
5. Select Browse
6. Navigate to your .cube file and click Open
7. Adjust the Intensity slider (60–80% recommended)

Pro Tip for Premiere Pro

To apply a LUT to multiple clips at once:

1. Apply the LUT to one clip
2. Right-click the clip → Copy
3. Select all other clips → Right-click → Paste Attributes
4. Check Lumetri Color → Click OK

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Method 3: Adobe After Effects

1. Select your footage layer
2. Go to Effect → Color Correction → Apply Color LUT
3. A dialog box opens — browse to your .cube file
4. Click Open — the LUT is applied instantly
5. For fine control, adjust the effect parameters in the Effect Controls panel

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Method 4: Final Cut Pro X

1. Select your clip in the timeline
2. Open the Inspector (press Cmd+4)
3. Go to Video → scroll down to Color
4. Click Color Correction
5. In the Color Board or Color Inspector, look for Custom LUT
6. Click Choose Custom LUT
7. Browse to your .cube file and select it

Alternative Method (Recommended for FCP):

1. Download and install a free plugin like LUT Robot from the FCP plugin library
2. This gives you a dedicated LUT browser within FCP
3. Drag and drop LUTs directly onto clips

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Method 5: CapCut (PC Version)

1. Import your video into CapCut
2. Select the clip in the timeline
3. In the right panel, go to Filters
4. Scroll to the bottom and click Import LUT
5. Browse to your .cube file → Click Open
6. The LUT appears in your Filters panel
7. Adjust the intensity slider (recommended: 70–85%)

Note: CapCut mobile does NOT support .cube imports — only the PC version does.

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Method 6: Filmora

1. In Filmora, go to Effects → LUT
2. Click Add New LUT (+ icon)
3. Browse to your .cube file → click Open
4. Your LUT appears in the Effects panel
5. Drag it onto your clip in the timeline
6. Double-click the clip → adjust intensity in the Video tab

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Method 7: Photoshop (for Photo Grading)

1. Open your photo
2. In the Layers panel, click Create new fill or adjustment layer
3. Select Color Lookup
4. In the Properties panel, click the 3DLUT File dropdown
5. Select Load 3D LUT...
6. Browse to your .cube file → click Open
7. Reduce layer Opacity if the effect is too strong

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Comparison: Which App Has the Best LUT Support?

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