LightCut

What LightCut is

LightCut is a mobile video editing app officially recommended by DJI for DJI users. Its AI-based one-tap editing works alongside video templates and inspirational shooting tutorials. The app supports connections to multiple hardware devices and real-time footage preview, and DJI says it can produce output quickly without exporting. LightCut supports 4K export and is available on Android and iOS; there is no desktop or web app. The download page requires iOS 13.0 or later. LightCut is free, with AI-powered one-tap editing, video templates and effects, and mobile editing listed in its free plan. There is no free trial. DJI says updates and feature maintenance ended in September 2026, and suggests DJI Mimo or DJI Fly for a smooth editing experience.

Who it suits

LightCut suits DJI users looking for free mobile editing with one-tap AI editing, templates, and hardware connections. iOS users need iOS 13.0 or later, and ongoing maintenance is no longer available.

Limits

LightCut is free, and the listed plan is free. Its LightCut plan specifies phone download only, and updates and feature maintenance ended in September 2026.

Getting started

1. Open DJI's LightCut download page.
2. Download the app to an Android or iOS phone.
3. On iOS, use a device running iOS 13.0 or later.
4. Choose the free plan for AI one tap editing, templates and mobile editing.

Verdict

LightCut combines mobile editing, templates, and hardware connections at no cost. Its ended maintenance is an important consideration for users who want ongoing updates.