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Get LightKit Pro for Windows and Mac.

The beta is free for invited testers on Windows and Mac. Check your computer, join the waitlist, and light your first scene.

Windows · Free beta Mac · Free beta
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    Check your computer

    During beta, compatibility and performance guidance will evolve as we test more computers.

    Not sure about your computer? Email support@lightkitpro.com with your operating system, processor, graphics hardware and installed memory.

    Windows

    System
    Windows 11, 64-bit recommended
    Processor
    Intel or AMD x64
    Graphics
    Direct3D 11 with compute-shader and floating-point texture support. Hardware ray tracing isn't required.
    Memory
    16 GB RAM recommended. Minimum still being evaluated.
    Storage
    At least 2 GB free for the beta, plus space for saved scenes and exported images

    macOS

    System
    macOS 12 Monterey or later. Tested on macOS 13.7.8 Ventura (Intel); other versions still being evaluated.
    Processor
    Universal build for Intel and Apple silicon. Apple-silicon testing is still being documented.
    Graphics
    Metal-capable graphics supporting compute shaders
    Memory
    16 GB RAM or unified memory recommended. Minimum still being evaluated.
    Storage
    At least 2 GB free for the beta, plus space for saved scenes and exported images

    A keyboard and mouse with a scroll wheel are recommended. Preview and export speeds vary with graphics hardware, render settings and scene complexity; a universal graphics-memory minimum hasn't been established yet.

    You don't need Unity or Unity Hub. The beta doesn't need a continuous internet connection; downloading, updates and online resources do.

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    Join the waitlist

    Leave your email and we'll send a beta invitation when a spot opens. Invitations go out in stages.

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    Download and install

    Invited testers get a download link by email. On Windows, extract the entire ZIP before launching and keep the app with its folders. On Mac, follow the instructions included with your build.

    Some beta builds may still show the earlier name, Studio Previs.

    Installer size and version: TBC

Quick start

Light your first scene.

  1. 01Start a new scene.
  2. 02Drag a light and a modifier from the equipment library into the studio.
  3. 03Use the handles to move it, raise it, and set yaw and tilt.
  4. 04With the light selected, set power and color temperature. Solo it to see what it adds.
  5. 05Set exposure, white balance and focus, then compare the studio with the photographic preview.
  6. 06Save the scene, take a snapshot, or export the preview as a PNG.

Tip: working in a dark set? Turn on Workspace Setup fill to see your equipment. The photograph stays the same.

Read the full quick-start guide →
LightKit Pro with a two-light high-key portrait: studio view, equipment library, camera preview, meter and scene list

Help

Need a hand?

Documentation Panels, controls and saving, explained. Contact support Report a problem or share beta feedback. FAQ Platforms, hardware, accuracy, exports and the free beta.

Good to know

Lighting, meter readings and previews are estimates for planning — not calibrated to specific manufacturers' equipment. Posing, custom model importing, cloud collaboration, animation, volumetric fog and diagram export aren't currently available.

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