Windows · Audio, Video & Music

Lightworks

Name: Lightworks
Author: LWKS Software LTD

Lightworks is a professional NLE for editing and mastering digital video.

Version 2021.2 · by LWKS Software LTD

Official site: lwks.com

About Lightworks

__Lightworks__ is Academy and Emmy award-winning, professional Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software supporting resolutions up to 4K.

In the last 25 years Lightworks has been used to edit some of the finest films in cinema history: LA Confidential, Pulp Fiction, Heat, Road to Perdition, Hugo, The King's Speech and many more.

## Features

* Cross-platform

* Optimised for speed

* Multicam editing

* Powerful, realtime effects with inbuilt presets

![Lightworks screenshot](https://i.imgur.com/BOHhHH2.png)

## Notes

- The free version is has some limitations compared to the commercial version, most importantly to a resolution of **1080P**.

For a feature comparison, see [www.lwks.com](https://www.lwks.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=213).

How to install Lightworks

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install lightworks
Open Lightworks once it finishes installing.

How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is Lightworks free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to lwks.com, the developer's official site, where Lightworks is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Lightworks?

The version listed here is 2021.2, published /Date(1619. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Lightworks from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install lightworks. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Lightworks safe?

Lightworks downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.