Name: LightCut - AI Video Editor
Rating: 4.89792 (16821 reviews)

User Reviews for LightCut - AI Video Editor

4.9 out of 5

16.8K Ratings

6 months ago, sambenn

Simple , helps you with ideas with the one touch edit

LightCut is an absolute game-changer in the world of video editing apps! With its sleek and intuitive interface, creating stunning videos has never been easier. The app boasts an impressive array of features that cater to both beginners and seasoned editors. From trimming and cutting clips to adding transitions and special effects, the possibilities are endless. One of the standout features of LightCut is its seamless integration with social media platforms, allowing users to effortlessly share their masterpieces with the world. The real-time preview function is a blessing, as it enables users to see the changes as they happen, enhancing the editing experience significantly. Moreover, the app's speed and efficiency are unparalleled, making the editing process smooth and enjoyable. The user-friendly tutorials and customer support ensure that even novices can quickly grasp the app's functionalities and unleash their creativity. In conclusion, LightCut is a top-notch video editing app that elevates video creation to a whole new level. Whether you're a content creator, vlogger, or just a video enthusiast, this app is a must-have!

4 months ago, DKinDallas

So Easy To Use!

For someone who has enough film experience to know just how difficult it is to create quality work I was skeptical about the positive reviews of this product. However having used it just once I was stunned by the results. I used a template to get started then built my film from there. Lightcut worked beautifully. Considering this is included with my purchase of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 this is real value for money. I’m still just learning but Lightcut reduces the learning curve considerably. Well done! Update: I continue to use and learn more and more about the platform, and sure it lacks in certain areas - it takes a lot of time to figure out how to achieve your goals and there is no easy way to learn it, you just have to do it. But with every video I make I get better and better at using Lightcut. And let’s keep in mind that this is editing your videos IN YOUR HAND! I prefer to do it while lying down in bed (although that can mean some very late nights!).

9 months ago, Francis B...

Great find, but please add more templates/songs!

I love it, and I will be using more of it in my blogs. It's clean and easy to work with, especially with my Gimbal DJI pocket 2 cams. I'm hoping to work with it more on other projects where hopefully, there will be added space for about a minute to 2 minutes of video footage of customizable templates making room for that space. I love everything about it! I recently got the DJI mini 3 pro drone to work with, which makes it more demanding for the need for different customizable modifiable templates. The songs/scenic sounds and tones should be free from copyright issues, as I've often been asked to take a video down or change the songs/sounds because of copyright laws on Facebook. It would help if the templates made room for lengthy videos.

8 months ago, friel,s

Making my first video

I recently bought a new mini pro 4 drone and took it on a few flights. To my amazement the drone is incredibly easy to use. So after I flew it I saw this program as it was part of the drone package. Well I couldn’t believe the things I could do to make my videos and pictures from my flights into these awesome movie/videos!! It is awesome how you can personalize them and add your own flair. Not to mention they give you so many templates to use to make your video/pictures better!! I did my first video and it turned out ok, but as I use the program more and more I’m sure I can produce some amazing stuff. Thank you DJI for creating such and amazing product!!!!!! I’m so glad I went with you guys instead of some other drone company.

5 months ago, capt'Ghos7maked

I must have for drone pilots in videographers

It’s too easy these days, NOT to look like a pro! You should make yourself feel good with this one! I love light cut because the templates and the tools that it gives you actually teaches you how to elevate your editing skills no matter what level you’re at. I thought I was good until I realize these templates were training me and that like cut slowly made me what I would consider professional! Seriously I owe light Cut for taking me on a quick ride through editing school! don’t let your people in on the fact that it makes it this easy! I hear big shots say I use adobe pro and all of this malarkey, I am a professional drone pilot and I own an advertising company… And I use LightCut every day

7 months ago, Hyde by De$INg

Directors Cut

The video editing quality is professional, edge of your seat, directors cut. The quality of my videos look like a seasoned Hollywood movie producer did the work himself. You won’t be let down! The possibilities and options give you complete control from the first clip to the last clip. Your videos will gain maximum exposure and popularity right before your eyes. When you run out of ideas they offer an AI video editor and it never sleeps. Once you use Light Cut you will never use another video editor again. Thank you light cut I look forward to our future.

4 months ago, Mattstar69

It’s cool but…

I find it rather concerning that it will not let me continue any project unless I give it complete access to all of the videos and photos in my pictures. Other editors doing require this. They don’t even keep the files in the app they’re linked to the video that they have gotten permission to to remove. And the info of the edit is kept in the apps memory. I’d assume it works similarly however the app wants full access likely because the terms of service says they don’t upload pics unless they get your consent and id wager that consent is all they need. Nothing is free and the fact the app is free means a certain user data is harvested and sold to data brokers. It’s unfortunate that the app won’t allow me to access my projects unless I give it all my photos and videos and it’s a good app but it’s not worth the violation personal privacy.

1 month ago, skit0

AI templates great starting point but highly inflexible

Getting content in is great. But doesn’t seem smart enough to parse and use several segments from a single clip. Working between the friendly editor and the detailed editor is not a thing. Once you choose to edit more you cannot go back. There are features in the friendly editor to replace content and change order that aren’t available in the advanced editor. Cannot easily toggle aspect ratios on certain projects (works for some and not for others for reasons unknown. Can’t edit the template stickers, not even the titles, so you’re stuck with keeping generic titles such as “My Trip” or losing on all the template stickers altogether. It’s a frustrating experience overall due to its not intuitive restrictions.

2 months ago, Half Whitney

Did not work as advertised

1) The app wanted access to all of my photo library and °would not let me access or edit the videos my drone° without full access to the complete content of °MY° photo library on my phone. 2) The app automatically made short videos of the photos (and made an 11 second movie of my 3:45 video) with music, but would not download the raw files to my device or allow me to edit out the “suggested” effects. 3) There may have been an educational video, but I couldn’t find it. 4) The downloads from my drone only work when I was connected to WiFi °and° to my cellular network, the app flashed “bad connection error” windows when I tried to download images and video to a pad that only connects to WiFi & bluetooth I was very disappointed by my experience, this app was highly recommended by DJI to download and edit video files from their drones. It was useless to me without the ability to view and edit the raw footage from my drone. I might have found and used some of the templates and music available in the app, but I’ll never know. I never saw my own raw videos, so I had no experience actually using the app and I am unable to give an opinion on how the actual editor works.

2 years ago, Envirominer3

Good app but need to be able to edit templates!

Just starting to use this app and it works well so far but need to be able to adjust or edit the included templates. Videos would be considerably better if the each video clip time could be adjusted separately. Also would be better if you could see what type of transition is used for each clip and have the ability to change that too. This would give complete control of the template to the user resulting in better videos. This would also allow the user to make a template from scratch that closely simulates the supplied templates. Please consider these enhancements in the next update

2 months ago, OneTenaciousG

Decent editing app, BUT, why doesn’t it support the original DJI Osmo Pocket?

Other than a few glitches (like the app freezing when you have a large file created) my only problem is that you don’t support wireless connection of the original Osmo a pocket. Fix that, and I’ll give you 5 stars. **Update!!** I’ve revised my Rating of this Application, from a 4 Star rating, to a 1 Star rating, due to the fact that you (DJI) are forcing your users to update their equipment, by removing older models. For instance, the Osmo Pocket should DEFINITELY be supported (as it was upon your App’s launch) but, for some ridiculous reason, you’ve removed its compatibility! For the record, I intended to upgrade to your a Osmo Pocket 3, before you did this, but, if I can’t guarantee future compatibility, then, why buy anymore of your products, at all.

9 months ago, Geedka Nabada

Lighthouse has exceeded my expectations as a video editing software.

Its user-friendly interface makes the editing process seamless, even for beginners. The array of features is impressive, offering a perfect balance between simplicity and advanced capabilities. The intuitive design allows for efficient navigation, and the quick learning curve ensures that users can create professional-looking videos with ease. Lighthouse has truly set a new standard for user-friendly video editing software, and I highly recommend it to both novices and seasoned editors.

10 months ago, InkSummit

Funky/retro/Goofy I love it.

If you want to explore and enjoy the fundamentals of music theory in a well thought out program this is your gateway to AI created music, It does four instruments with a few variations, you have no control over note placement or composition, only suggesting a genre/year/Style/instruments/tone and seeing what the Music Master comes up with. I use it when I draw and find it to be indispensable and endlessly fun. Pieces sometimes skip or the composition might be bad, that’s the randomness and I adore it, because eventually it makes something so perfect it breaks your heart.🫶

8 months ago, Tehiaohiao

Amazing video editing app

Tried it today to edit a short video, and it is by far the best video editing mobile app in terms of both ease of use and functionality. Two feature requests from initial use: 1) ability to search for music instead of importing. Though I understand if there patent issues that prevent this. 2) more granular music volume control, being able to fade music volume between two points instead of only allowing fading in or out from 0% volume. Thanks for the amazing app!

2 years ago, ON1634

First time use, so many possibilities!

It is hard to be creative. It is even more difficult for a novice drone hobbyist to produce genuine content, while understanding how to properly use video editing software. This app shows you many possibilities for creating genuine content as well as using premade content and features to familiarize yourself with cinematic areal photography. I’ve only used this app for less then an hour and as a novice, I can tell that I am going to enjoy the sheer amount of premade content that this app allows you to play around with.

8 months ago, 1st. LT Boyd

Fast and Easy (even for a Old Man)

10 years ago, for every 1 minute of video would take me 25-30 minutes to edit, Nowadays, 1 minute of footage takes me 8-12 minutes with so many new effects, programs. I just wish todays technology I could have had 18 years ago when I first started flying drones. I just wish I could live another 20 years to actually see how AI Is going to change the world, but that would put me at 88 years old, my “Line of Sight” would be no more than 20ft. Fly Safe My Fellow DJI Pilots

9 months ago, @LoveArt

Super Easy and Super Quick

This is what an editing app should be! This is the very first time I have used it, and I was thoroughly pleased to be able to have a quick video to send to family without having to spend a lot of time on it. The only thing I noticed is that my horizontal pictures, I was not able to fill the frame in the vertical video even though I had chose that as the option. But other than that everything sent to go smoothly, but I will play with it when I have more time I’m hoping it was just an error that I was making.

1 week ago, Vdrumpro999

Majorly flawed

Here is some flawed logic: We will keep the majority of all of the elements to this app in the cloud so that when you were connected Wi-Fi to your drone on a device (like your iPad that you can actually work on and not a tiny phone screen… ) you can’t actually access a majority of the effects and templates and stuff like that without dumping all 40 GB from your drone onto your device first. what makes more sense? saving a few hundred megabytes up in the cloud for the app or making it so I have to have 50 GB free or more every time I plan on using this app so I can locally store the raw files…not everybody has a 5G cellular iPad so that they can have two network connections at the same time.

1 year ago, Papaspot

Limited potential

I’ve been using LightCut for about 30 days now, and I do like the templates, and that is of trimming and rearranging your clips, however, I find it annoying that the app only gives you limited options and restricts the full potential to really have full control over the editing process. I think the app has a lot of potential, but I find it very frustrating that most of the things I want to do are either unavailable or extremely difficult to figure out how to do. Also, every time I post a video I get a copyright notice which I have to dispute so I find that very frustrating as well.

8 months ago, Obstructed_View

A very capable editing tool

I downloaded this app as I wanted an easy editing solution for my pocket 3 gimbal camera without having to transfer media files manually. When on a trip, I can create really nice videos on my phone quickly and export them for my social media sites. While I prefer not to use the supplied templates, Light Cut has a robust assortment to choose from. I’ve found this app has grown on me and look forward to the developer updating the app with new features to stay relevant.

6 months ago, meredithc1

Good rangers of edit features

I’ve been flying the DJI mini now for a few years. Id love to upgrade but can’t afford it yet. I haven’t mastered the art of editing professionally but there tech integrated with AI sample templates definitely will help you get better at creating good content, if you aren’t skilled with videography! You still have to play with all of the editing to capture your best shots, but for me it’s just right for an amateur with a low budget drone. You can’t go wrong with any DJI products. 5 stars

5 months ago, Cachua715-25

Great tool for creating memories

This has made the adventure we call life so much better. Being able to take videos and photos of our life and share it with others brings unfathomable joy to us. Family vacations and trips made into meaningful videos has changed the way we share it with family and friends. There are so many tools to make these videos yours. From sounds to filters to overlays. It just gets better and better!

2 years ago, SusanlovesGod

Very impressed so far

Wow, I’m really impressed with this app so far. I love the templates and it seems like it’s going to be a game changer and a timesaver for creating reels on Instagram. I have a question though… I can’t seem to find out how to change the titles on the preset templates. I know I can add my own text, but I can’t find a way to change the titles that are already there. They typically don’t go along with my video very well. Could someone please answer this question for me? Much appreciated!

7 months ago, Man e man

Time Is Money!

They say time is money. This video editing software uses AI to automatically create incredible video edits by wirelessly connecting to your DJI device compatible device, allowing you to select your images, and a template and then sit back and wait for the magic to happen. You can modify the results to your taste if you’d like. I’m glad I finally checked this app out. I’ve always wanted to, but have been just too busy to Vlog, but now I’m looking forward to it.

9 months ago, _Jeff_13

Absolutely Clever

I’ve never been able to make great videos with ease until now. I don’t have the time or ability to make videos half as well as this app puts out. I can do it all with minimal effort, or even with robust deep editing if need be, all within this app. People have started asking how I do what I do and I just tell them, it’s all from shooting on my phone, down to editing them through this app and that’s it. It’s ridiculous, I’m a good way!

3 years ago, marcusthegreat12345668

Overall very good but needs work

If you were editing it has a normal edit or is very good! Once you decide to use the premade templates, it takes in between half an hour to an hour to analyze the files, it should be much quicker the total file time is around three minutes! ( This was most probably due to iCloud issues )The only export resolutions are in 720p and 1080 P there is no 4K option. Some more features would be nice though.

10 months ago, NiWalling

Awesome and easy editing

This app is really cool and also easy too use. I use it pretty much all the time for my drone videos. You can either use a tablet to make a quick video and it auto generates it or make one yourself with even songs from your playlist. Especially the tablets are cool if you want to make something for social media like Facebook or instagram stories. The only thing I wish It had was a save your favorite tablets.

7 months ago, Dogblood

Fantastic - So Easy

I just purchased the Omso Pocket 3 and was looking for an easy to use editing app. LightCut is absolutely amazing. It’s so easy to use and so intuitive. If you’re not looking to spend hours editing your software but want professional footage then this is your go to solution. Use it on your iPhone or iPad for fast and spectacular results. Literally 3-5 minutes to make a really great looking video with music and titles.

10 months ago, The Wizard of the Creek

Fun tools to edit on the fly.

I am all too aware of the tedious nature of professional editing software programs. But with this Dji on the fly editing App, you have some really fun tools to import my previous roughly edited projects to your App and play around with them and have a lot of fun doing so. One area of improvement I would like is more preset effects available for on the fly video editing. Great product for those learning to edit their footage they’ve worked hard to create for the first time

12 months ago, Bravo _2

Amazing App!

I love the apps user interface. It’s so easy to use. The only thing that is missing is longer video templates (1:30 - 2 minutes). Either than that it’s so nice to use. I love the amount of templates there are. Every video is different every time. I tend to use it quite a bit when I am on the move and don’t have enough time to manually go through each clip I have. Amazing app, I will definitely continue using it for years to come! Thank you so much for the awesome app!

1 year ago, chitownflyboy

Never loads last 1%

The app is good and design in the templates are way better than in the DJI fly app. That’s where it will never load past 1% once the images/videos are selected. I have tried to reboot both the phone, and to no avail. Update: issues fixed with update. HOWEVER there should be a way to edit the text on the video template preset text. Most are corny at best but the layout/fonts are nice. So, for instance, let’s say, a preset was “flying in the sky”, we should be able to add/delete/edit that to say “…in the night sky” for example.

4 weeks ago, jquagga

Inconsistent description

So, while the App Store description states this is for beginners and professionals, the terms of use which pop up when you first open the app says that it can’t be used for any commercial purposes. That instantly kills it for me as while I’m not presently using the camera to make my millions, it could happen … right? There is also the whole website link for the app goes to a placeholder page with Chinese graphics you can’t automatically translate and the reassuring business presence of a Gmail address for email. I think this is a hard pass.

8 months ago, Saqibm86

Loving the new features!

I’ve been using this app for sometime now, and would use to edit some of the video here, and then take it to another app to further add, or enhance the video which this tool did not provide previously. Now with the improved version I am able to do everything in one app. Loving the fact that the developer is constantly updating the app with new features!

10 months ago, God-tier app

Impeccably Easy!!

The writers have simply thought of everything. I’m brand new to both drone videography and video editing. I created an epic home movie of my kids literally two days from opening my Mini 4 pro. The learning curve in the editing app is extremely small thanks to the “dummy-proof” instructions that pop up as you go through the first editing process. Truly a masterclass in user training! Well done.

8 months ago, Dope star review

Dope

This apps deserves an award because it’s really just amazing and super easy to use and to top it off it’s free now If your like me a struggling up and coming photographer then free and good quality content is everything and this app has it all and then some of you want to pay but the free is part is more then good enough so yes I Recommend this app to anyone and everyone of you haven’t you need to get this app you won’t regret it

6 months ago, Surf_fly

Easy to use and self explanatory

I find this to be a great app as I fly my drone and have a GoPro and this app allows me to use both videos /photos from both and seamlessly sync them to one video as the end result. There is some editing skills needed before using this app but it is a great starter app or even for this just looking to make a quick vidoe and don’t have the time to edit it all.

7 months ago, To bad4me.

I was amazed at what it could do.

This is my first attempt. I didn’t pick a template but just started selecting videos that I took around the house with my new DJI Mini 2se. It chose the clips and added a song. I ended up removing one of the clips because I didn’t like the section it chose. Perhaps there is a way to select a different part of the clip but it wasn’t obvious to me. It’s fine without it so I will share it with my family. I think they will be impressed.

11 months ago, marine1067

Very easy and quick

The auto recommendation option to just select videos and photos and it come up with a great template is amazing. I use it all the time. Awesome product. But it does seem to have problems with anything over three minutes of total winks it airs out and can sometimes corrupt the file. Hopefully they fix this in updates.

7 months ago, SGT Ron

Popped My Cherry

I put off using LightCut for a bit because I had iMovie and the Apple editor. They were easy to use for small clips. Today I tried to piece together multiple videos and pictures and those apps wouldn’t do it. I decided to try LightCut and I was surprised how easy it was to use. The pop up instructions made the video quick and easy to make.

4 months ago, Myfreerainbow

New to content creation

I recently bought a drone, Flying camera and I love it. I’ve always been interested in photography but never considered really getting into it because of life but I’m older now so I’m trying my hand at it since I’ve got a camera that flys. I’ve never edited any video or photographs and using this app is very easy to do. I would recommend to anyone

5 months ago, Epsilon1974

LightCut Rocks!

Editing with LightCut is super easy! Navigating throughout can be challenging but it was a breeze here. Lots of fun effects & generating a button for every executed command is such a bonus! For example, when clicking for music & sound, more option buttons appear for music, canned sound effects and what have you! So innovative! I can’t wait to make more videos with LightCut!

1 year ago, Bigmtnman

Loving it so far

I like the app so far. Lots of templates to choose. Would be a big help if the number of clips you need were mentioned on the screenshot of the template. My only complaint is I don’t like having to open each template to see how many clips I need. Other then that, I think it’s a great tool to learn with. Everytime I make one, I begin to have my own creative ideas.

2 years ago, apt904

Wow

This is super helpful specially when you ran out of ideas of just what to shoot. I absolutely love it! And the actual app where you edit is actually pretty smooth and not sluggish like other app. I hope they keep updating this and add more templates! This made me use my dji gimbal now because I’m able to connect my drone and the gimbal and it auto connect to the templates it’s ridiculously good.

6 months ago, Kdvillines

Great App!

Everything in this app is intuitive and simple. It makes perfect videos of multiple pictures or multiple video clips that can be splice together. It works with multiple aspect ratios and has a lot of extra features. All this is out-of-the-box without purchasing a thing. The developers deserve a well-earned thank you!

2 years ago, melosol777

Amazing

Absolutely amazing thank you for making it easy to edit and instantly upload videos. Make sure to clear copyrighted music or use your own audio for uploading across multiple platforms. I’m able to upload videos within minutes of editing. I love how seamless it is to work through the production.

5 months ago, Adam Seger CCP

One of the most robust & intuitive video editing tools ever

Wow!! Offers the robust nature of a professional video editing program that is as easy to use as a basic editor that normally would not have so many professional level capabilities. Would like to be able to add my own music - not sure how to do that or if that is a possibility.

9 months ago, K_Slimm

1st Video

I downloaded this because I have the DJI gimbal and wanted longer and more options than what is given with that app. I just made my first video with this app. It turned out nice. I’m still learning how to navigate and choose options. I haven’t explored much so with that being said I gave it 5 stars. I’ll do another review once I become more familiar.

5 months ago, mmhobbs34

Such a breeze!!

This kind of editing has always been pretty intimidating to me. I love to make videos and edit photos but could never really find the right app to do it all. Not anymore, I absolutely love this app and will use it often. Such a breeze to edit and create quick showcase videos for my drone shots. This is amazing! Thank you!

2 years ago, Losmurfs

Can download videos wirelessly directly from my Mavic 3

Sometimes when I have way more free storage space on my iPhone than I need DJI Fly erroneously reports "Insufficient storage on mobile device" and refuses to download the video but this app is able to wirelessly download videos directly from my drone without using the drone's remote even in scenarios where DJI Fly fails.

6 months ago, Chef53

fast and easy

I love this app quick and easy a little bit of a learning curve but easy enough for anyone to use lots of options. Lots of animations they do need some more stickers and to update a little bit but definitely worth the download. A little bit of a learning curve, but not difficult to learn.

Description

LightCut is an AI-powered video editing app with awesome templates and effects that help you create stylish videos and vlogs with ease. Try the AI video editor for unique videos with just a tap, or the Inspire Cam feature, which lets you shoot like a pro. You can also trim and merge your video clips and add text, music, stickers, effects, transitions, and more for expanded creativity. Simple but powerful, LightCut is an all-in-one video editing app that’s great for beginners, professionals, and everyone in between. Superfast AI-powered Video Editor -Automatic video creator to edit content in seconds. -Simply select your favorite video clips and photos, and after analyzing them for a few moments, the AI-powered One-Tap Edit feature will turn them into share-worthy clips, even in 4K UHD. -AI can analyze your footage and select highlight moments, matching them with suitable video templates for outstanding results. -Supports editing drone footage from the Mavic 3 Series, Air 3, Mini 4 Pro and Mini 3 Series, as well as handheld footage from the Osmo Mobile Series, Osmo Action Series, and Osmo Pocket Series without exporting the footage, saving storage space on your smartphone or mobile device. Diverse Video Templates -Easy-to-use Templates: Just choose the template and tempo you like, and then an eye-catching video will be made automatically. -Multiple creative template styles available: travel, road trips, nature, building & city, fashion, lifestyle vlogs, sports, aerials, and more. Inspire Cam Shooting Modes for a Pro-level Look -Unsure how to film or edit? No worries! Convenient tutorials give you step-by-step guides on how to get great shots in a wide variety of scenarios. -After shooting, a super cool video will be made automatically. This gives you everything you need to shoot, edit, and share videos in one quick step. All-in-one Video Editor with Powerful Tools - Professional editing tools and features help you make epic videos in a flash. - Convenient features like video trimmer, video cutter, and slow/fast motion with easy adjustments make your videos instantly more attractive. You can even split videos into multiple clips. - Multiple stickers and font styles help you get ultra-creative. - Edit and combine videos with filters, effects, and transitions. Tilt-Shift Effects for a Surreal Look -Try Tilt-Shift Effects to give your shots a miniaturized and unique look. -Try city streets and other urban settings for truly stunning results. Aerial AudioMatch: Automatically Add Sound Effects -AI can automatically add sound effects to your drone footage based on themes like Forest, Sea, Field, Urban Street, and more. -With just a few taps, you can add high-quality sound effects to your videos without having to manually search for and edit them. Whether you're creating a vlog, a short film, or just having fun, this AI-powered tool can automatically detect the action in your video and suggest an optimized sound effect to match. -With a library of thousands of professionally recorded sounds, you can easily enhance the audio of your videos and take your content to the next level.