LumaFusion, iPhone’s top video editing app, finally arrives on Android

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WithDaVinci Resolve- our pick forbest free video editing software- coming to iPad, mobile video editors have never had it so good. And things just got even better, as iOS-exclusive LumaFusion has finally made its way to Android.

Since launching in 2016, thevideo editing apphas won millions of fans (and plenty of awards) for its advanced toolkit, which rivals some of thebest video editing softwarefor professional editing on the go.

Now, a beta version of the app is available fromGoogle Playand theSamsungGalaxy Store for the first time.

LumaFusion for Android

Specifically designed for touch-screen devices, users can expect multi-track editing, color correction and grading tools, andaudio editortools. The early release even packs in a raft ofVFX softwarefeatures, like chroma-keying and time-lapse effects.

Elsewhere, LumaFusion on Android introduces a versatile media library withcloud storagesupport - ideal when working on large projects, or several at once.

“LumaFusion is equipped with every pro feature you need to complete your project and share your story, from multiple aspect ratios and framerates, to track layering, cropping, audio mixing, custom titling, and multi-layer effects with keyframing,” said LumaTouch, the developer behind the tool.

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In other words, while LumaFusion will be fine for trimming videos here and there, it’s main purpose is to offer a full professional editing suite on mobile devices.

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Users can pick up the Android video editor for a one-off cost, which is likely to tempt those looking for a subscription-freealternative to Adobe Premiere Pro. The early release is priced at $20 / £18 - a 30% discount set to rise to $30 / £26 once the full version is launched.

For editors looking for additional assets, stock images, stock videos, and royalty-free music and SFX samples will be offered via in-app purchases.

Devices running LumaFusion require Android 11 and above. Samsung has confirmed itsGalaxy Tab 8is compatible, although we suspect it won’t beexclusive to the tablet.

LumaFusion can be downloaded fromGoogle Playand theSamsung Galaxy Storenow.

Steve is TechRadar Pro’s B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware. He began in tech journalism reviewing photo editors and video editing software at the magazine Web User, where he also covered technology news, features, and how-to guides. Today, he and his team of reviewers test out a range of creative software, hardware, and office furniture. Once upon a time, he wrote TV commercials and movie trailers. Relentless champion of the Oxford comma.

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