Canon LUT Library provides free downloadable Look Files for changing color tone and contrast in video grading. The files use the universal .cube format and can be used with compatible editing software or supported cameras. Its PC library has eight categories, including Bleach Bypass, Black and White, Color, Contrast, History, Times of Day, Teal and Orange, and Color Filter. On a PC, users download and extract a LUT, then apply it in compatible grading software according to the image gamma setting. The library separates Log to 709 LUTs, which convert Canon Log 2 or Canon Log 3 to BT.709, from Log to Log LUTs, which preserve Log data. Canon recommends the latter when users want to adjust tone and contrast while retaining Log footage for later grading. Users can also register files on a camera memory card through its Custom Picture menu. For cameras supporting Camera Connect registration, the mobile site explains a PC-free download method. Listed compatible examples include EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS C70, EOS C400, XF605, and CR-N700.
Who it is for
It suits video editors and camera users who want downloadable color and contrast presets for compatible software or supported cameras. Those planning further grading can use Log-preserving LUTs, while camera compatibility varies.
What is good
- Free .cube Look Files are downloadable.
- Offers eight LUT categories.
- Log to 709 LUTs convert Canon Log to BT.709.
- Log to Log LUTs preserve Log data.
- Camera Connect can support PC-free registration.
What to know first
- Requires compatible grading software or a supported camera.
- Some cameras display only up to 20 registered LUTs.
Verdict
Canon LUT Library offers distinct workflows for software grading and in-camera use, with separate options for conversion and preserving Log data. Check camera compatibility and the display limit on some models before relying on a large registered library.
Canon LUT Library plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video LUT libraries
- Free plan
- Yes
- LUT file formats
- .cube
- Log-footage support
- Yes
- Technical LUTs
- Yes
- Camera support
- EOS R1; EOS R5 Mark II; EOS R50 V; EOS R6 Mark III; EOS R6 V; EOS R8 Mark II; EOS C50; EOS C70; EOS C80; EOS C300 Mark III; EOS C400; EOS C500 Mark II; EOS R5 C; XF605; CR-N700; CR-N400/CR-N350


