Lightworks
Professional non-linear video editor with a free version
Lightworks is a long-standing non-linear editor that has been used on feature films and television, now developed by LWKS Software. It offers a multi-track timeline, precise trimming tools, color correction and wide format support on Windows, macOS and Linux. A free version lets anyone learn it with limited export options, while paid plans add higher resolution exports and pro formats.
- features
- 3
- alternatives
- 7
- platforms
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Pro-grade trimming tools with a film and TV pedigree
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Free version is enough to learn professional editing
Cons
- Free version limits export resolution and formats
- Unconventional interface with a steep learning curve
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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