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Hance

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What Hance is

Hance is a command-line tool for applying film effects to video and image files in one pass. It runs as a single binary on macOS and Linux, with processing performed locally on the user's GPU, so footage stays on the user's disk. Its effects include color grading, halation, chromatic aberration, bloom, film grain, vignette, split toning, and camera shake. More than 40 built-in looks include Portra 400, Cinestill 800T, and Kodachrome 64. A browser editor previews effects in real time with WebGPU and saves custom looks as .hlook files. The free plan costs nothing and includes all effects, the browser UI, and H.264 or H.265 export, with one file processed at a time. ProRes export and batch processing require Pro, which is not yet available for purchase and has no announced price. Hance is beta software; macOS is its primary beta target, while Linux is lightly tested. The CLI requires FFmpeg on the user's PATH.

Who it suits

Hance suits creators seeking film looks without an NLE, developers adding film effects programmatically, and teams using automation pipelines. It is for macOS or Linux users who can provide FFmpeg on their PATH.

What it does well

More than 40 built-in film-stock looks.
Browser editor previews effects in real time.
Processing stays local on the user's GPU.
Free plan includes all effects and H.264/H.265 export.

What to know first

Windows is not supported.
Linux is supported but lightly tested.
CLI requires FFmpeg on the user's PATH.
Free plan processes one file at a time.

Limits

The free plan processes one file at a time and supports H.264 and H.265. ProRes export and batch processing require Pro, which is not yet available for purchase.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	All effects · 40+ built-in looks · browser UI · H.264/H.265 export · one file at a time	Free

As hance.video lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit https://hance.video/.
Use macOS or Linux; macOS is the primary beta target.
Install FFmpeg and make sure it is on your PATH for CLI use.
Use the free plan, which costs nothing.
Apply effects to one file at a time, or preview them in the browser editor.

Verdict

Hance combines a command-line workflow with a browser editor and a substantial set of built-in looks. Its beta status, limited platform support, and one-file free-tier limit are important considerations.

Questions

Is Hance free?

Yes. The Free plan costs nothing.

Which platforms does Hance support?

It supports macOS and Linux. The maker says macOS is the primary beta target and Linux is lightly tested; Windows is not supported.

What does the free plan include?

It includes all effects, more than 40 built-in looks, the browser UI, H.264 and H.265 export, and one-file-at-a-time processing.

Can Hance export ProRes or process batches?

Those capabilities require Pro. The maker says Pro is coming soon and is not yet available for purchase.

Does Hance require FFmpeg?

Yes. The CLI requires FFmpeg on the user's PATH.

What license does Hance use?

Hance uses the FSL-1.1-Apache-2.0 license. The maker says it converts to Apache 2.0 on April 1, 2028.

Facts from Hance's own pages

Beta status: The maker describes Hance as beta software and says it has mainly been tested on macOS by a single developer. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Browser editor: The browser-based editor previews effects in real time using WebGPU and can save custom looks as .hlook files. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Built-in looks: Hance includes more than 40 film-stock looks, including Portra 400, Cinestill 800T, and Kodachrome 64. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Effects: Its effects include color grading, halation, chromatic aberration, bloom, film grain, vignette, split toning, and camera shake. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Free-tier limits: The free tier supports H.264 and H.265 and processes one file at a time; ProRes export and batch processing require Pro. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Integrations: The maker documents AI-agent use with Claude Code and Cursor, and post-processing workflows with Remotion, Manim, and FFmpeg. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Intended users: The maker describes Hance for creators seeking film looks without an NLE, automation pipelines, and developers adding film effects programmatically. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
License: Hance uses the FSL-1.1-Apache-2.0 license, which the maker says converts to Apache 2.0 on April 1, 2028. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Local processing: The maker says processing happens locally on the user's GPU and footage does not leave the user's disk. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Pro availability: The maker says Pro is coming soon, is not yet available for purchase, and has pricing that is not yet announced. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Requirements: The maker says the CLI requires FFmpeg on the user's PATH. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
Supported systems: The maker says macOS is the primary beta target, Linux works but is lightly tested, and Windows is not supported. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026
What it does: Hance is a single-binary CLI that applies cinematic film effects to video and image files in one pass. · hance.video, 7 Oct 2026

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