How to Upload LUTs on Mobile

How to Upload LUTs on Mobile

olor grading on the go has never been easier. With the Blackmagic Camera App for iOS and Android, you can load your LUTVault  LUTs directly into the app and apply cinematic looks while filming. Whether you're using a custom col or grade from DaVinci Resolve or a LUT pack you purchased, this guide walks you through the entire process—complete with visual references.

What You Need

  1. The Blackmagic Camera App (latest version)

  2. Your LUT file in .cube format

  3. A smartphone (iOS or Android)

  4. Any cloud storage app (Files app, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.

1. Open the Blackmagic Camera App

 

Launch the app and make sure you’re on the main shooting interface.

 

2. Access the Settings Menu

 

Tap the menu icon (three lines or gear, depending on your version).

 

3. Navigate to the “LUTs” Section

Scroll until you find LUTs or Look Up Tables in the settings menu. Tap it to open the LUT management area.

 

4. Tap “Import LUT” or “Add New LUT”

 

The button wording may vary slightly across versions, but the function is the same.

 

5. Choose Your LUT File From Storage

 

The app will open your phone’s file picker. Navigate to wherever your LUT file is stored.

Supported formats:

  • .cube (most common)

  • .3dl (sometimes supported depending on version)

Tap the LUT file to import it

 

6. Name Your LUT for Easy Access

 

 

 

 

Give your LUT a recognizable name, like:

  • “Teal & Orange – Filmic”

  • “Cinematic Neutral”

  • “S-Log3 to Rec709 – Clean”

Tap Save.

 

7. Apply the LUT While Shooting

 

Once imported, you can apply the LUT in the Monitoring section of the app. This lets you preview your footage with your desired look while recording.

Important:

  • LUT preview does not bake into your footage unless you choose to record in a baked profile.

  • RAW/Log formats remain unaltered—only the preview uses the LUT.

 

Extra Tip: Using LUTs as Monitoring Presets

Some creators use LUTs to match different cameras or simulate final grades. You can:

  • Load conversion LUTs (S-Log3 → Rec709, BMDFilm → Rec709).

  • Load creative LUTs for stylized looks.

  • Toggle LUTs on/off if you need a neutral monitoring view.

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