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title: Lightworks Features – Professional Video Editing Tools & Capabilities | Lightworks
description: From real-time editing to pro effects and multicam workflows—Lightworks gives you the speed and control to create without limits
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# Create with Lightworks.

Whether you're starting out or already a pro, Lightworks gives you all the tools to create, learn, and explore video editing.

![Edit Layout v2025.2](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/Edit%20Layout%20v2025.2.png)

## Explore Freely

### Learn as You Go

Explore the basics of video editing with all the essential tools you need - no pressure, no paywall. Learn all at your own pace and start creating today.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

## Explore Freely

### Learn as You Go

Explore the basics of video editing with all the essential tools you need - no pressure, no paywall. Learn all at your own pace and start creating today.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

## Powerful Tools, for Every Creator.

Every Creator covers beginners, hobbyists, and professionals.

### Custom layout creation

Your edit, your rules. Create, define, and adjust workspace layouts to maximize your edit.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

### Custom layout creation

Your edit, your rules. Create, define, and adjust workspace layouts to maximize your edit.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

### Custom layout creation

Your edit, your rules. Create, define, and adjust workspace layouts to maximize your edit.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

### Custom layout creation

Your edit, your rules. Create, define, and adjust workspace layouts to maximize your edit.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

### Custom layout creation

Your edit, your rules. Create, define, and adjust workspace layouts to maximize your edit.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

### Custom layout creation

Your edit, your rules. Create, define, and adjust workspace layouts to maximize your edit.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

### Custom layout creation

Your edit, your rules. Create, define, and adjust workspace layouts to maximize your edit.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

## Future-Proof.

Your work is safe and carries forward no matter what plan you're on. Your progress, projects, and data stay intact as you upgrade.

![future-proof-placeholder](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/future-proof-placeholder.png)

## Available in three flavours

Explore the basics of video editing with all the essential tools you need - no pressure, no paywall. Learn all at your own pace and start creating today.

![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg)

## Get Lightworks Now. No Credit Card Needed.

[Download Lightworks ](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/download) [Compare Plans ](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/pricing)

 Lightworks is compatible with Windows, MacOS and Linux.Some Linux functionality may be restricted due to third party limitations.

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