Is Alight Motion free?
The core features are free, but exports will have a watermark and some effects are locked behind a subscription.
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Alight Motion – The First Pro Motion Graphics App for Smartphones
Be part of the movement! The first pro motion graphics app.
Bring your animations to life with the industry-leading motion graphics and video composition app for mobile devices.
About Alight Motion
Alight Motion is unique in the mobile ecosystem, focusing heavily on motion design and compositing rather than just cutting clips. It provides a robust environment for creating vector artwork and animating it without leaving the app.
The app's fluid animation engine allows for 'easing'—smoothing out movements for a professional look. With support for layers, blending modes, and parent-child layer grouping, it offers functionality similar to desktop software like After Effects, scaled for mobile use.
Features Of Alight Motion
- Multiple layers of graphics, video, and audio
- Vector and bitmap support (edit vector art)
- Visual effects and color correction blocks
- Keyframe animation available for all settings
- Fluid motion easing with custom graphs
- Velocity-based motion blur
- Solid color and gradient fill effects
- Border, shadow, and stroke effects
- Group layers and masking support
- Save custom elements for reuse
Premium Features in the Paid Plan
- Removal of watermark from exported video
- Access to premium effect library
- Project package sharing support
- Priority export for high-quality files
- Future premium features access
- Ad-free editing environment
- Advanced easing curve presets
- XML project file import/export
Free / $6.99/mo or $28.99/yr
Free vs Premium Comparison
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Watermark | Yes (Alight Motion branding) | Removed |
| Effects | Basic effects only | All pro effects unlocked |
| Sharing | Video export only | Share project packages |
| Ads | Banner ads present | No ads |
| Import | Standard media | XML Project import |
| Graph Tool | Basic curves | Advanced easing curves |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I animate text?
Yes, it has powerful text animation tools, allowing you to animate individual letters or entire blocks.
How do I remove the watermark?
You must subscribe to the Alight Motion Membership (monthly or yearly) to remove the watermark.
Does it support XML files?
Yes, you can import and export project data via XML, which is popular for sharing presets in the community.
Is it heavy on battery?
Yes, rendering complex animations and vectors is resource-intensive and will drain battery faster than simple playback.
