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How to use LUTs in DaVinci Resolve

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Quick answer

In DaVinci Resolve, open Project Settings → Color Management → Open LUT Folder, copy the .cube files in, click Update Lists, then on the Color page right-click a node and choose LUT to apply one.

Works with
DaVinci Resolve 17 and newer (free and Studio).
File type
.cube Use the .cube files from your LUTs download (the LUT edition, or Presets + LUTs).

Step by step

  1. Install the LUTs

    Open Project Settings → Color Management, click Open LUT Folder, copy the .cube files in, then click Update Lists.

  2. Apply to a node

    On the Color page, right-click a node, choose LUTs and pick the look, or drag it from the LUTs browser (top left) onto the node. Right-click the browser and choose Refresh if new files don't show.

  3. Blend

    Put the LUT on its own node and lower Key Output Gain in the Key palette to soften it.

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