RawClip vs DJI LightCut
LightCut is no longer updated, and its one-tap edits only take as many clips as a template allows. RawClip edits the whole trip into one finished highlight.
Facts about DJI LightCut last checked
Short answer
DJI ended updates and feature maintenance for LightCut in September 2026, and its one-tap edits only accept the number of clips each template requires. RawClip takes up to 24 hours of drone, Osmo and other footage in one order and returns one finished 4K highlight, with no templates and no editing.
RawClip vs DJI LightCut at a glance
| Feature | RawClip | DJI LightCut |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Hours of raw action-camera or drone footage you do not want to edit yourself | Template edits of a few DJI clips on a phone (no longer updated) |
| How the edit is made | A top-tier, Pro-class video AI model watches all of the footage, picks the strongest moments, cuts them to the length you choose and syncs them to music | AI picks moments such as smooth camera moves and faces and fits them into a template; One-Tap Edit |
| Your work after the upload | None: no timeline, no templates, no clip picking | You pick a template and the clips it needs, mark favourite moments and adjust the edit |
| How much raw footage it takes | Up to 24 hours per order, from many files and several cameras at once | Each template accepts only the number of clips it requires |
| Cameras | Any camera, drone or phone (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV or M4V, HEVC/H.265, up to 4K/5.3K) | Built around supported DJI drones and Osmo cameras |
| Where it runs | Web browser on any computer or phone; nothing to install | iOS and Android app; updates and feature maintenance ended in September 2026 |
| Pricing | One-time payment per order, no subscription: $9.90 to $79.90 depending on footage length. Footage under 1h gets a free watermarked 480p preview first. | Free on the App Store |
| Output | One finished highlight in 4K and 1080p, no watermark on paid orders | Up to 4K |
| Where your footage goes | Uploaded to RawClip's own server, raw footage is kept for 3 days after the highlight is ready (so it can be re-cut) and then deleted automatically; never used to train AI models | Works on your phone and with footage on the connected DJI device |
Why RawClip instead of DJI LightCut
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Still developed
DJI stopped updating LightCut in September 2026, so new drones and phones will not be added. RawClip is actively developed and works with any footage.
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All your flights, not a template's worth
A LightCut template takes only the number of clips it was designed for. RawClip takes up to 24 hours of footage in one order and decides what is worth keeping.
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Drone, Osmo and everything else together
LightCut is built around DJI devices. RawClip mixes DJI drone and Osmo footage with GoPro, Insta360 and phone clips in one highlight.
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Cinematic, not templated
Templates give every video the same shape. RawClip builds the edit from your footage: it keeps the reveals, orbits and peak moments, drops the transit legs and cuts to music.
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A top-tier AI model, not a budget one
RawClip analyzes every order with a Pro-class video AI model: the more expensive kind that judges timing and framing best, not a fast, cheap 'lite' model or a free one. It costs more per video, and it is why the cuts land on the right moment.
LightCut is no longer updated
DJI's LightCut page now says that updates and feature maintenance officially ended in September 2026. The app may keep working for a while, but drones, cameras and phone versions released after that will not be supported.
Even before that, LightCut was built for quick template edits: each template accepts only a set number of clips, and you fit your footage to it. That works for one flight, not for a trip.
How RawClip edits a whole trip of DJI footage
Upload every flight and every Osmo clip in one order. RawClip watches all of the drone footage, keeps smooth moves such as QuickShots and MasterShots, drops the empty flying and builds one cinematic highlight synced to music.
There is no template to choose and no clip count to hit. You pay once for the video and download it in 4K and 1080p.
Try RawClip on your own footage
Upload the clips you would otherwise leave on the card. RawClip watches all of it and returns one finished highlight - you only pick the length.
Questions people ask
Is DJI LightCut discontinued?
DJI says updates and feature maintenance for LightCut officially ended in September 2026.
What is the best DJI LightCut alternative for long footage?
RawClip takes up to 24 hours of drone and Osmo footage in one order, runs in the browser and returns one finished 4K highlight with no templates and no editing.
Does RawClip work with DJI drone footage?
Yes. RawClip accepts footage from Mini, Air, Mavic, Avata and Osmo cameras, together with any other camera or phone in the same order.
Sources
DJI, LightCut, Osmo and DJI Mimo are trademarks of SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. RawClip is not affiliated with or endorsed by DJI. Prices and features of other products change; check the vendor's site before you buy.