LightCut
LightCut is a free mobile video-editing app officially recommended by DJI for DJI users.
What LightCut is
LightCut is a free mobile video-editing app officially recommended by DJI for DJI users. It offers AI-based one-tap editing, video templates, and inspirational shooting tutorials. The app supports multiple hardware connections and real-time footage preview, and DJI describes quick output without exporting. It supports 4K export and is available on Android and iOS, with no desktop or web app. The download page requires iOS 13.0 or above. Its free plan lists AI-powered one-tap editing, templates and effects, and mobile editing. There is no free trial. DJI states that updates and feature maintenance officially ended in September 2026, and suggests DJI Mimo or DJI Fly for a smooth editing experience. That end of maintenance is worth considering if ongoing updates matter to your choice.
Good
- Free mobile video-editing plan
- AI-based one-tap editing
- Supports 4K export
- Offers real-time footage preview
Watch out
- Updates and feature maintenance ended in September 2026
- No desktop or web app
- iOS download requires version 13.0 or above
Who it suits
LightCut may suit DJI users looking for mobile editing with one-tap AI editing, templates, and real-time footage preview. It is limited to Android and iOS users.
Verdict
LightCut offers mobile editing, AI one-tap tools, and 4K export at no cost. DJI says maintenance has ended, so users who need ongoing updates may want to consider its suggested alternatives, DJI Mimo or DJI Fly.
Plans and prices
From LightCut's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | AI-powered One-Tap Editing · Video templates and effects · Mobile video editing |
| LightCut | Free | Phone download only · updates and feature maintenance ended September 2026 |
The facts
Each one read from LightCut's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 4K export
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- AI editing
- It offers AI-based one-tap editing.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Connections
- It supports multiple hardware connections and real-time footage preview.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Maintenance status
- DJI states that LightCut updates and feature maintenance officially ended in September 2026.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Output
- DJI says LightCut supports quick output without exporting.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- LightCut is a video editing app officially recommended by DJI for DJI users.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Suggested alternatives
- DJI suggests using DJI Mimo or DJI Fly for a smooth editing experience.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Templates and tutorials
- It includes exclusive video templates and inspirational shooting tutorials.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Desktop app
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- iOS requirement
- The download page requires iOS 13.0 or above.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Platforms
- The download page says LightCut is only supported for download on phones and lists iOS and Android.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Web app
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
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