--- title: Lightworks Video Editor – Professional NLE Editing Software | Lightworks description: Professional video editing software used in film and YouTube. Edit faster with Lightworks—powerful, flexible, and free to get started --- [**New Release.. New Features…** Get Lightworks for FREE today and start your journey! ](https://lwks.com/) ## Lightworks. Made for storytellers. For the creatives, the filmmakers and the storytellers - those who see possibilities in every moment and meaning in every frame. You care about your craft, and so do we. That's why we built Lightworks to feel different. [Download Lightworks. It's Free! ](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/download) Lightworks ## Built for creativity Every detail of Lightworks is designed to stay out of your way - no clutter, no friction, just the freedom to focus on what matters most: your story. Edit faster, think clearer, and tell stories that connect. ### Trusted by the best. Built for the future. With two Emmy® Awards and decades of heritage in professional editing, Lightworks continues to evolve - empowering today's creators and tomorrow's storytellers. ### Trusted by the best. With two Emmy® Awards and decades of heritage in professional editing. ### Trusted by the best. With two Emmy® Awards and decades of heritage in professional editing. ### Trusted by the best. Built for the future. With two Emmy® Awards and decades of heritage in professional editing, Lightworks continues to evolve - empowering today's creators and tomorrow's storytellers. ## Battle-tested. The choice of legends. For over three decades, Lightworks has powered Oscar-winning editors and timeless films. From Pulp Fiction to The Wolf of Wall Street, from Braveheart to Moulin Rouge!, Lightworks has been trusted by the best - and built for those who follow in their footsteps. ![braveheart](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/braveheart.png) ![killers-of-the-flower-moon](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/killers-of-the-flower-moon.png) ![the-kings-speech](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/the-kings-speech.png) ![johnny-english](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/johnny-english.png) ![heat](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/heat.png) ![pulp-fiction](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/pulp-fiction.png) ![shutter-island](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/shutter-island.png) ![the-irishman](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/the-irishman.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/braveheart.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/killers-of-the-flower-moon.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/the-kings-speech.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/johnny-english.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/heat.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/pulp-fiction.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/shutter-island.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/the-irishman.png) ![scream](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/scream.png) ![road-to-perdition](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/road-to-perdition.png) ![mrs-doubtfire](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/mrs-doubtfire.png) ![moulin-rouge](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/moulin-rouge.png) ![lock-stock-and-two-smoking-b](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/lock-stock-and-two-smoking-b.png) ![mission-impossible](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/mission-impossible.png) ![liar-liar](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/liar-liar.png) ![destiny-light](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/scream.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/road-to-perdition.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/mrs-doubtfire.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/moulin-rouge.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/lock-stock-and-two-smoking-b.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/mission-impossible.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/legacy%20slides/liar-liar.png) ![](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/destiny-light.jpg) ![Cloud storage](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/icons/cloud.svg) ![Dropbox](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/icons/dropbox.svg) ![OneDrive](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/icons/onedrive.svg) ![Pond5](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/icons/pond5.svg) ![Pexels](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/icons/pexels.svg) ![Pictures](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/icons/pictures.svg) ## Connected where it counts Lightworks connects seamlessly with the tools you already use - from Google Drive and Dropbox to YouTube and Vimeo - so you can collaborate, share, and deliver without missing a beat. ## We Are Lightworks. Join over 2 million creators, storytellers, editors, and filmmakers - sharing ideas, learning the craft, and celebrating the art of storytelling together. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. ![testimonial-avatar-05](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/avatar%20images/testimonial-avatar-05.jpg) James Walker UI Designer Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. ![testimonial-avatar-02](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/avatar%20images/testimonial-avatar-02.jpg) Dan Butler Head of Design Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. ![testimonial-avatar-01](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/avatar%20images/testimonial-avatar-01.jpg) James Walker UI Designer Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam. ![testimonial-avatar-03](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/avatar%20images/testimonial-avatar-03.jpg) Dan Butler Head of Design Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. ![testimonial-avatar-04](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/hubfs/2026%20Lightworks%20Site/avatar%20images/testimonial-avatar-04.jpg) James Walker UI Designer ## This is where our journey begins. Every great story starts somewhere - and with Lightworks, it starts here. From your first idea celebrating craft, and helping stories shine. New Users ### Just getting started Explore the basics of video editing with all the essential tools you need - no pressure, no paywall. Learn all at your own pace. Indie Creators ### Creating for fun Make personal projects, social clips, or simple edits with intuitive workflow that lets you focus on creativity, not complexity. Professionals ### Testing the workflow Try Lightworks in your setup and see how it fits your projects. You'll discover the same core engine that powers our professional plans. [Learn More ](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/features) [Download Now ](https://26135965.hs-sites-eu1.com/download) ## Latest Updates Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes in Lightworks. 24 Feb Performance ### Performance Improvements. 24 Feb Bug Fix ### Lorem ipsum dolor set. 04 Feb Feature ### Performance Improvements. 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