Video effects
Add video effects in your browser
Effect blocks sit on their own timeline track. Hover a card to preview it live, add it at the playhead, then drag, trim and fine-tune intensity, size, speed and colour.
- Free
- No watermark
- No upload
- Works on mobile

What you get
Why use Cutlab for video effects
16 effect blocks
Glow, Halftone, Pull focus, Grid, Vignette, Film grain, Glitch, Pixelate, VHS, Punch zoom, Shake, Duotone, Cinema bars, Flash, Mirror and Light leak.
Time-ranged
Each effect applies only between its start and end — place a flash on a beat or a glitch on a cut.
Stack them
Combine effects, e.g. VHS + grain + vignette, for a complete look.
Plus colour filters
Nine filters and brightness, contrast, saturation and blur controls per clip.
How it works
Three steps, no learning curve
- 1Open the Effects tab and hover cards to preview.
- 2Press Add on an effect — it lands at the playhead.
- 3Drag or trim it on the Effects track and tune its settings.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Are effects included in the export?
Yes. Effects are rendered into the exported video exactly as they appear in the preview.
Can I use more than one effect at a time?
Yes. Effects can overlap and are applied in the order they appear on the track.