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DaVinci Resolve LUT Generator for .cube Color Grades
Create a reusable .cube LUT from a reference image, then bring the look into DaVinci Resolve for timeline grading, look development, and film emulation tests.
Best for
- Build a starting LUT from a film still or photography reference.
- Create consistent color looks for client edits and social cutdowns.
- Test teal-orange, vintage, portrait, and landscape looks before grading manually.
How it works
ColorDesign turns reference-based color matching into a practical LUT workflow.
Choose a flat source frame
Use a representative frame from your Resolve timeline so the generated LUT matches your footage context.
Upload a reference grade
Select a still image with the color separation, contrast, and saturation you want to emulate.
Export .cube
Download the generated .cube LUT and test it inside DaVinci Resolve as a creative starting point.
Questions creators ask
Short answers for searchers comparing LUT and preset workflows.
Does ColorDesign export .cube LUT files?
Yes. The LUT generator supports .cube export, which is a common LUT format for DaVinci Resolve and other professional video tools.
Should I use this as a final grade?
Use the generated LUT as a strong starting point. For professional delivery, review scopes and make final exposure, contrast, and skin tone adjustments in Resolve.
Ready to build the look?
Upload a source image and a reference look to generate a reusable LUT.
Reference image to LUT: ColorDesign workflow and export guide
ColorDesign matches reference-image colors and previews image or video grades locally in your browser. Export .cube LUTs, approximate .xmp presets, and graded PNGs.
ColorDesign is a browser-based color grading tool for photographers and video creators. LUT Generator matches a source image or video frame to a reference image; Color Studio starts from film-inspired looks. Both let you refine the look before export.
| Processing | Media decoding, reference matching and color grading run locally in your browser. Account and payment requests use the network. |
|---|---|
| Exports | .cube 3D LUT, approximate .xmp Camera Raw preset, and graded .png still image. XMP does not reproduce the full LUT or Point Color adjustments. |
| LUT grid sizes | 17³: 4,913 points; 33³: 35,937 points; 65³: 274,625 points. Larger grids sample more densely; check the exported-LUT preview and validation warnings. |
| Input color space | Full-range sRGB RGB values. Normalize camera Log footage in your editor before applying the creative LUT. |
| Video support | Local color grading preview, seeking and still-frame capture. Graded-video file export is not available. |
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