{"id":1316,"date":"2025-01-09T02:37:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T02:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutorialpremiere.com\/?p=1316"},"modified":"2025-08-07T02:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T01:41:49","slug":"how-to-import-luts-into-premiere-pro-3-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutorialpremiere.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/09\/how-to-import-luts-into-premiere-pro-3-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import LUTs into Premiere Pro (3 Simple Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to give your footage a professional look in seconds? LUTs (Look-Up Tables) are a quick way to apply cinematic styles, vintage tones, or even match colors between different cameras.
\nIf you’re new to LUTs, importing them into Premiere Pro might seem tricky\u2014but don\u2019t stress. Follow these easy steps, and you\u2019ll be set in no time.
\n\"How
\nStep 1: Open the Lumetri Color Panel
\nBefore anything else, select your clip in the timeline.
\nThen, go to Window > Lumetri Color (if it\u2019s not already open). This panel houses all of Premiere Pro\u2019s color grading tools, including Basic Correction, Creative, Curves, and more.
\n\"How
\nStep 2: Apply Your LUT
\nYou can add LUTs in two places:
\n\u25cf Basic Correction > Input LUT (best for technical fixes, like converting log footage)
\n\u25cf Creative > Look (ideal for stylized color grades)
\n\"How
\nHow to Load a Custom LUT:
\n1. Click the dropdown next to “Input LUT” or “Look”
\n2. Select Browse
\n3. Locate your .cube file
\n4. Click Open <\/p>\n

That\u2019s it! Your LUT is now applied. <\/p>\n

Step 3: Install LUTs Permanently (Optional)
\nTired of browsing for LUTs every time? Save them directly in Premiere Pro\u2019s dropdown menu: <\/p>\n

1. Navigate to this folder on your computer:
\n\u25cf Windows: `C:Program FilesAdobeCommonLUTsCreative`
\n\u25cf Mac: `\/Library\/Application Support\/Adobe\/Common\/LUTs\/Creative`
\n (If the folder doesn\u2019t exist, just create it manually.)
\n \"How
\n2. Drop your .cube files inside. <\/p>\n

Creative vs. Technical Folders
\nPremiere Pro has two LUT folders for different uses:
\n\u25cf Creative folder \u2192 LUTs appear under the Creative > Look dropdown (great for stylized effects).
\n\u25cf Technical folder \u2192 LUTs appear under Basic Correction > Input LUT (best for log\/RAW conversions). <\/p>\n

Once saved, your LUTs will automatically appear in Premiere\u2019s menus\u2014no need to re-import! <\/p>\n

FAQs <\/p>\n

How do I add LUTs to Premiere Pro?
\n1. Open Lumetri Color
\n2. Go to Basic Correction or Creative
\n3. Click “Input LUT” or “Look”
\n4. Browse and select your .cube file <\/p>\n

How do I permanently install custom LUTs?
\nPlace them in:
\n\u25cf Windows: `C:Program FilesAdobeCommonLUTsCreative`
\n\u25cf Mac: `\/Library\/Application Support\/Adobe\/Common\/LUTs\/Creative`
\nRestart Premiere Pro, and they\u2019ll appear in the dropdown. <\/p>\n

Does Premiere Pro support .cube files?
\nYes! .cube is a standard LUT format, fully compatible with Premiere Pro. <\/p>\n

Where is the default LUT folder?
\n\u25cf Windows: `C:Program FilesAdobeCommonLUTs`
\n\u25cf Mac: `\/Library\/Application Support\/Adobe\/Common\/LUTs\/`
\nCreate Creative or Technical subfolders if needed. <\/p>\n

Where can I get high-quality LUTs?
\nSome plugins (like Spotlight FX) include ready-to-use LUTs inside Premiere Pro\u2014no manual importing required. Just click and apply! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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