© PictureFX Pro 2024 – 2025

*** This page will be continuously under construction and updated with new information and LUTs in either .Cube or .PNG format as time goes on ***

Table of Contents:

• Intro – History
• Specifications
• Lut Downloads

Last Updated :

May 10, 2024
New Lut’s added – The PictureFX Cinestill 800T now holds the title of the most downloaded PictureFX LUT ever, boasting over 25,000 downloads and 1000 likes !

January 26, 2024
Start and publish of a new PictureFX page.
Most downloaded Luts added. Added page to top “Film Sim” menu.
ToDo : Add links to PNG download, add free stuff for a more analog look (slide frames, grain etc)

History :
In 2015 I made my first set of HaldClut’s (PNG) and Profiles for RawTherapee, I called that set PictureFX v1.0
v2.0 soon followed and in August 2016 this set was also integrated into G’MIC and the Free Online Film Emulator – many thanks to David Tschumperlé and Jonas Wagner
It wasn’t until 2020 with PictureFX 3.0 that I started developing Luts in PNG and Cube format.
In 2021 I started to focus more on making real film simulations, such as Fujifilm Superia 200, Cinestill 800T, Silberra color 100 and many others.
In the years that followed I refined the developing technique and also improved compression of the Luts.
At the end of 2022, beginning of 2023, I chose FreshLuts to distribute my Cube size Luts.
And so far it’s working very well.

PictureFX Pro Specifications :

• usable for Photo (RAW) and Video (LOG)
• improved analog film simulations based on real film
• look and feel of legendary film types, like Silberra, CineStill and other
• smaller Lut files
• 125×125 PNG Luts
• 3DLuts 25x25x25
• greater compatibility with different software packages,
  of which :
  Adobe Photoshop CS6 and up
  After Effects – Premiere Pro – Speedgrade
  DaVince Resolve
  Affinity Photo
  Luminar AI
  Darktable
  RawTherapee
  and many more …

Real Film Simulations :
We used old-style cameras like the Olympus OM2000 and others, along with traditional 35mm film. At the same time, we took modern-style digital photos using Fujifilm and Olympus cameras. We also took pictures of ‘color targets’ using both digital and traditional methods. Afterward, we carefully adjusted and combined the old-fashioned and modern pictures through processes like color grading, blending, fusion, and fine-tuning to make them look very similar.

Completely Free !
Yes, PictureFX is free ! Why ? Well, I create these for myself, so it’s not really a job for me. Also, I want to share the joy of using Luts and Cube Film Simulations.

All I ask is that if you share your work online or in person, please mention that you used a PictureFX Film Simulation. Check the licensing details below to learn how.

Warning : There are websites where you can buy PictureFX LUT packages. I want to make it clear that these have nothing to do with Open Source Photography or the name PictureFX, and I don’t earn a single cent from them. These sellers have interpreted “Free” and “Open Source” as an opportunity to make a profit for themselves. These LUTs have been shamelessly stolen and are being sold without my permission.

Meanwhile, new versions are always being released, so there are many more than what’s listed on this page. Just go to FreshLuts.com, use the search function, type “PictureFX” exactly with upper and lower case in “Name”, and you can find the latest additions. Note: these are all LUTs in the .Cube format !

How to use LUTS :
Each software program works a bit differently, so it’s best to refer to the manual of your software or find a tutorial on YouTube for your software package on using LUTs. But to get you started in general, here are the steps to follow:

1. Make sure the LUTs are extracted and stored in a folder specified by your software.
2. It’s recommended to work with RAW photos or LOG footage.
3. Apply the LUT to your photo/footage.
4. Adjust the color grading or strength in your software according to your preference.
5. Modify and balance exposure, contrast where necessary.

PictureFX Luts in PNG format :

PictureFX Luts in PNG format can be found on the Open Source Photography website, within the written articles about specific Luts. However, I’ve been working on PictureFX for a long time, and the website has undergone many changes, so some download links may not work anymore.

Probably the best and easiest way is to just download the .Cube version on FreshLuts – then go to the Free Online Lut Converter: https://www.color.io/free-online-lut-converter
Then click the ‘Add Lut’ button -> Change ‘Output’ to Hald CLUT 3D -> Choose size -> Click the ‘Export LUT’ button.

PictureFX Lut Creations :

The link below each example photo takes you to the download page on FreshLuts.

Left side : RAW unedited photo – Right side : LUT applied

There is a new PictureFX Lut out ! it’s the “PictureFX Creative – Kodak Wratten 81A” LUT! This LUT offers a versatile color grading solution inspired by the iconic Kodak Wratten 81A filter. With its warm, inviting tones, it’s perfect for enhancing the mood and atmosphere of various scenes in both photography and filmmaking. Full article here.

Introducing PictureFX Creative – Kodak Wratten 85A, the latest addition to my PictureFX series ! This LUT is inspired by the legendary Kodak Wratten 85A filter, renowned for its captivating warmth and depth. Full article here.

PictureFX Yellow Orange IR Mod – This new version of the PictureFX Faux Infrared 2024 Mod includes a special filter to quickly add a yellow/orange look to your photos. It’s designed for people who don’t use RawTherapee or prefer applying effects all at once instead of using a multi-step process. Like other Luts, you might need to tweak settings like Contrast, Saturation, White Balance, or Tint to get the perfect result for your photo.

The new PictureFX Faux Infrared 2024 Mod – Check out the new and improved Fake Infrared upgrade—it’s a game-changer! We’ve tackled most of the issues from the 2020 version, though some still linger because, let’s face it, extreme LUTs are tricky to perfect. But hey, we’re talking about Infrared right out of the box here! Don’t let the bold pink color throw you off—it’s supposed to pack a punch. You can adjust the strength just right for your photos. So go ahead and get creative ! If you want to know more about this Lut or how it was made, read more here.

New PictureFX Lut – Lac du Connemara, Developed to emphasize colors found in the Welsh, Scottish and Irish Highlands : Rugged, Rich and Earthy ! Only just online and already downloaded more than 100 times on Freshluts, get it here for free ! More detailed review about the lut and its making will follow later.

PictureFX White IR, probably one of the most difficult Luts to create, and certainly not the easiest to use.
Be sure to visit my blog article here about the Lut to better understand how to use it.

Step into the cinematic realm with PictureFX Cinestill 800T, now available on FreshLUTs.com. Elevate your visuals with this unique LUT, inspired by the iconic look of Cinestill 800T film stock. Transform your footage into a mesmerizing tapestry of vivid colors and rich contrasts, reminiscent of classic cinema. Explore the magic of analog film, now at your fingertips, with PictureFX Cinestill 800T. Join over 25,000 satisfied users who have downloaded this LUT, garnering over 1000 likes. Experience the allure for yourself today.

The standard 3DL Luts are of the type 25x25x25 .cube
You can download them on FreshLuts.com

PictureFX ©2024-2025 Licensing :

Unless otherwise noted, this work, PictureFX Film Simulation, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International license which means that you are free to share and adapt my works in any way you’d like, However, you may not use the Luts and the brand “PictureFX” for commercial purposes, and that means : selling a Lut or more Luts to make a profit.

Currently, PictureFX LUTs are only available through my own website and FreshLuts.com. If you find LUTs elsewhere labeled as PictureFX or from Open Source Photography, know that these are FREE, and under no circumstances should any fee be charged for them.

Any other websites selling LUTs with the name “PictureFX” or “Open Source Photography” do not have my permission and are selling LUTs that are actually free.

If anyone wishes to use parts of my work or all of it in any other way, please contact us via the contact page or via the comments here below.

Please attribute when using PictureFX :
“PictureFX Film Simulation” with a link to this site : /

Don’t Pay for PictureFX !

There are sites selling PictureFX Luts for money, Do Not Pay ! PictureFX is free !

All PictureFX Luts are FREE an can be downloaded FREE @ Open Source Photography & FreshLuts

PictureFX is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0