Free LUTs for
Final Cut Pro.

1. Add the Custom LUT effect
   In the Effects browser, search Custom LUT and drag it onto your clip (or select the clip and double-click the effect).
2. Import your .cube
   In the inspector, open the Custom LUT effect, click the LUT dropdown → Add Custom LUT…, and choose a file from the pack.
3. Set the amount
   Use the Mix slider to lower strength — 60–85% usually looks better than full.
4. Balance first
   Do exposure and white balance with the Color Board or Color Wheels before the LUT, since LUTs expect neutral footage.

Camera LUT vs Custom LUT — do not double up

Final Cut has a separate Camera LUT setting (in the info inspector) that converts log footage to Rec. 709. If your clip is log, let the Camera LUT handle the conversion, then add the creative Custom LUT on top. Stacking two conversion LUTs is the most common reason a grade looks crushed or oversaturated in FCP.

On already-standard (non-log) footage, skip the Camera LUT entirely and just use the Custom LUT effect.

Vivid Teal and Cinematic for crisp, contemporary color.

Warm or Pastel for a soft, inviting feel.

Faded Film for faded, filmic character.

How do I add a LUT in Final Cut Pro?

Add the Custom LUT effect to your clip, then in the inspector open the LUT dropdown → Add Custom LUT and choose a .cube file. Lower the Mix slider to set strength. No plugin required.

Why does my LUT look wrong on log footage in Final Cut?

You're probably stacking two conversions. Let Final Cut's Camera LUT (info inspector) convert log to Rec. 709, then add the creative Custom LUT on top — don't apply two conversion LUTs at once.

How do I apply one LUT to a whole sequence in Final Cut?

Put your clips in a compound clip (Option-G) and apply the Custom LUT to the compound. Every clip inherits it and one Mix slider controls all of them.

Do I need a plugin for LUTs in Final Cut Pro?

No — the Custom LUT effect is built in and reads .cube files natively on any modern version of Final Cut Pro.

Are these Final Cut LUTs free for commercial use?

Yes — free for monetized YouTube, client work, and social, with no attribution required.