The short answer: to color Apple Log footage from an iPhone 15 Pro or 16 Pro, apply an Apple Log to Rec.709 conversion LUT. It instantly turns the flat, gray Log image into accurate, vibrant color. Ours are free below, three versions (Natural, Strong and Soft), and they work in CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro and Final Cut.
Download the free LUTs
Get the free Apple Log LUTs here (free, three .cube files: Natural, Strong and Soft, 33-point)
Built by Lutcraft in DaVinci Resolve for the original Apple Log on iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro. The pack has three strengths: Natural for accurate color, Strong for more punch out of the box, Soft as a flat base for your own grade.
Why Apple Log conversion LUTs are hard to find
Since the iPhone 17 Pro launched with Apple Log 2, most free conversion LUTs only target the new curve. But Apple Log and Apple Log 2 are different curves, so a Log 2 LUT applied to iPhone 15 Pro or 16 Pro footage gives you shifted contrast and off skin tones. If you shoot on a 15 Pro or 16 Pro, you need a conversion built for the original Apple Log. That is what these are.
How to use them in CapCut
- Open your project and select the Log clip.
- Go to Filters > LUT (or Adjust > LUT on mobile) and tap Import.
- Pick one of the three .cube files (start with AppleLog_Rec709_Conversion.cube, the Natural version) and apply it to the clip.
- Adjust intensity to taste. Done.
How to use them in DaVinci Resolve
- Drop the files in your LUT folder (Project Settings > Color Management > Open LUT Folder), then click Update Lists.
- On the Color page, right-click a node and pick the LUT under 3D LUT.
- Grade on top with a new node if you want your own look.
How to use them in Premiere Pro
- Select the clip, open Lumetri Color > Basic Correction.
- Under Input LUT, choose Browse and select a .cube file.
How to use them in Final Cut Pro
- Add the Custom LUT effect to the clip.
- In the effect settings, choose Choose Custom LUT and select the file.
FAQ
Which iPhones does this work with?
iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro, which record the original Apple Log. You need ProRes/Log enabled in Settings > Camera > Formats. On an iPhone 17 Pro you are shooting Apple Log 2, grab our free Apple Log 2 conversion LUTs instead.
Is it really free?
Yes, completely free. Add it to your cart and check out, no payment details needed. Use it in personal and commercial projects.
Why 33-point?
Maximum compatibility. 33-point .cube files work everywhere, including CapCut and mobile apps.
Conversion LUT vs creative LUT?
These LUTs give you clean, correct color. Creative looks (teal and orange, film emulation and so on) go on top of that. The full pack is out: IPHONE CINEMA – LUT pack with 10 creative looks for both Apple Log and Apple Log 2. See our rundown of the best LUTs for iPhone for how it compares. You can also browse the guides or check the shop.
Shooting on an iPhone 17 Pro?
See our guide How to Color iPhone Log Footage and the free Apple Log 2 LUTs.
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