Lightworks Version 23.2 Has Arrived

Welcome to

The Social Edit

Boost your social media impact with smart enhancements designed to elevate your content. Packed with user-friendly upgrades, it's the editing tool your social media content deserves.

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Features for
The Future Creators

Unveiling the latest enhancements tailored for today's video creators.
See what's new in The Social Edit.

  • Social Media
  • VFX
  • Import / Export
  • Subtitles
  • Accounts

Hashtag Heroes

Turn your content into social media gold with our latest improvements designed for seamless sharing and audience engagement.

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    Streamline your YouTube workflow with our revamped export panel. Intuitive, speedy, and tailored for optimal upload.

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    Because everyone deserves to shine. Enjoy expanded access to Portrait export – even as a Free user – and make your mark on social media.

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    Advanced AV1 encoding ensures lightning-fast uploads, getting your social content out there in a flash.

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    With added HDR support for social media uploads, your content will stand out with vibrant, high-contrast imagery.

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    Don't let bad UI get in the way of great content. With our default safe zone overlays for Instagram and TikTok, your content will always look its best.

Visual FXtravaganza

Push the envelope of your visual storytelling with our improved suite of effects and masks, putting more creative power at your fingertips.

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    Shape your vision as you see fit with multiple mask shapes for a single effect.

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    Catch eyes with our enhanced 'Blur' In/Out title effects. Set the tone right from the start.

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    DVE effects have rebranded to 'Transforms'. Navigate your creative toolbox with ease, keeping your flow uninterrupted.

Video In, Quality Out

Transcend boundaries with our import/export enhancements, offering you new creative expression and sharing avenues.

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    Find your files in a flash with simplified navigation. Spend less time searching, and more time creating.

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    Pro users, welcome to your new superpowers! Enjoy new export options, including H.265 and AV1.

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    Level up your creativity with access to Pexels. High-quality stock footage is now at your fingertips.

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    Goodbye, complex sequence transfers; hello, smooth FCPX XML interchange.

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    Streamline your process with the export panel now in the EDIT tab. It's all about making your life easier.

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Subtitle Superstars

Bring your narratives to life for a wider audience with our new subtitle panel, making subtitle creation, configuration, and export a breeze. PRO ONLY!

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    Get exclusive, fully featured access to our new subtitle panel as a Lightworks Pro customer.

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    Not a Pro user? Don't worry; we've got you covered. Enjoy a simplified subtitle panel in our free version.

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    Ensure accessibility for all with our easy subtitle creation and configuration. Make your content more universally engaging.

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    Your subtitles go where you go! They're now included in your YouTube exports.

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Accounts Accolade

Ease your way into the Lightworks family with our streamlined account creation and enhanced licensing panels.

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    We've made signing up as smooth as a fade transition. In-app registration means you'll be editing in no time!

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    We've demystified our licensing panels. Because your time should be spent on creating, not deciphering legalese.

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    Lost in your licensing details? Not anymore! Our improved retrieval process is effortless and efficient, just how you like it.

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free YouTube ebook

The Ultimate YouTube Guide for 2023 - 24


Discover the comprehensive guide to mastering YouTube, from inception to monetization, with our definitive eBook.

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    Volume 1: The Fundamentals - Out Now

    Dive into Volume 1 to unravel YouTube's benefits, its immense global reach, and the initial steps to creating compelling content.

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    Volume 2: Levelling Up - Coming Soon

    Volume 2 delves into the intricacies of optimisation, guiding you through keyword research, tag strategies, and effective video descriptions to maximize your reach.

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    Volume 3: YouTube Pro - Coming Soon

    In Volume 3, embark on the journey to monetization, learning about revenue generation, partnerships, and leveraging analytics to refine your content and strategy.

Master The YouTube Machine!