Luffy Create
Precise Timeline
Scene blocks, media tracks, audio lanes, markers, transitions, and minute-level timing for real editing precision.
The open-source AI video editor built for professional edits.
Luffy Create is a free, open-source video editor built for creators who want real control with both online and offline editing, AI-assisted scene edits, automatic captions, Python & Manim animation, and direct MP4 export. No cloud, no account, no watermark.
✦ AI EDIT PLAN
add zoom-in 1.00 → 1.15
✓ caption cue set @ 02.4
MANIM // RENDER
math_scene.mp4 · 00:03.2 done
EXPORT ✓
luffy_v1.mp4 · 1080p · 30fps
TEXT · 48PX SYNE
LAUNCH
DAY
DAY
CLIP_04.MP4
✦ AI · add ken-burns zoom
…and now it ships in minutes
SCENE 01
SCENE 02
SCENE 03
Watch the DEMONSTRATION
REC1080P · 30FPSLUFFY_CREATE v1.3.3
TIMELINE PRECISION✦AI-ASSISTED EDITS✦AUTO CAPTIONS✦PYTHON SANDBOX✦MANIM ANIMATION✦MEDIA EFFECTS✦SMOOTH TRANSITIONS✦LOCAL MP4 EXPORT✦NO WATERMARK✦OPEN SOURCE✦
Everything! You need to create a professional videos
A complete editor with timeline precision, AI-assisted edits, captions, media effects, animation tools, and local export — no subscription, no cloud lock-in.
AI Edits
Structured prompts that add scenes, text, media, animation, and audio — every change arrives as a reviewable plan.
Automatic Captions
Generate captions from audio, retune cue timing, style the subtitles, and place them exactly where your video needs them.
Rich Elements
Text, gradients, shapes, arrows, icons, hand drawing, images, video, audio, charts, tables, counters, and code blocks.
Python Sandbox
Generate charts and visuals with Python, render Manim math animations, and insert outputs into a scene in one click.
Media Styling
Crop, blur, color, shadows, animated borders, perspective warp, and full background control for every asset.
Animations
Enter, loop, and exit effects with easing, typewriter, bounce, draw-path, flow, scale, and move controls.
Smooth Transitions
Fade, zoom, morph, slide, wipe, and push — designed for subtle scene changes and crisp launch demos.
Local Export
Render MP4 video and PNG / WebP stills locally with FFmpeg. No upload, no watermark, no account required.
Why Creators Choose Luffy Create?
Many AI video tools hide the timeline and ask you to trust a black box. Luffy Create takes the opposite approach — a lightweight, open-source AI video editor built around scenes, media, captions, code, and precise timeline control, so you keep ownership of the edit.
Free and open source
MIT licensed, no subscription, no watermark, no locked features.
Offline-first
Every project and export runs locally — nothing is uploaded to a server.
AI where it helps
Plan and apply structured edits without abstracting away the editor.
Made for visual explanation
Code blocks, captions, arrows, charts, media, gradients, and diagram-friendly shapes.
Frame-accurate animation
Enter, loop, exit, movement, and transition controls on a real scene timeline.
Direct MP4 export
Render video locally with FFmpeg, plus PNG and WebP stills.
COMPARISON: LUFFY CREATE vs TYPICAL VIDEO EDITORS
| Features | Luffy Create | Typical editors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free & open source | Paid / subscription |
| Works offline | Yes, fully | Usually requires internet |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Timeline control | Detailed scene & media timing | Often hidden or simplified |
| AI edits | Structured, reviewable commands | Often prompt-only, unpredictable |
| Code & Manim tools | Built in | Rarely |
| Watermark on export | None | Common on free tiers |
| Data & telemetry | None collected | Varies |
| MP4 / PNG / WebP export | Yes, local | Often limited |
FAQs: Answer to questions that might come in your head
Yes. Luffy Create is completely free and open source under the MIT License. There is no subscription, no paywall, and no account required.
Version 1.3 ships builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can also run from source on any platform with Node.js installed.
No. Luffy Create is offline-first. Editing and MP4 export run entirely on your machine — there is no cloud upload and no telemetry.
You can export MP4 video at 720p or 1080p, and still images in PNG or WebP. All rendering is handled locally with FFmpeg.
No. Luffy Create is strong for technical videos, tutorials, launch demos, educational videos, product walkthroughs, and social content that needs precise text, media, audio, captions, and animation control.
The v1 installer is not yet code-signed. Click “More info” then “Run anyway”. The full source code is public, so you can review or build it yourself.
No. Luffy Create collects no data and contains no telemetry. Your projects are stored locally on your own computer.
Read the full guide
Ten short guides for every part of the editor. Open any of them straight from the public repo.
DOC.01Editor UIInterface tour, projects, scenes, and quick start.
DOC.02ElementsEvery element type — text, shapes, code, media, charts.
DOC.03AnimationsEnter, loop, exit effects, easing, and timing.
DOC.04AdjustmentsImage & video filters, cropping, perspective warp.
DOC.05VideoUpload, trim, crop, styling, timing, and motion.
DOC.06AudioVoiceover, music, fades, effects, and markers.
DOC.07ExportMP4, PNG, and WebP workflow, quality, settings.
DOC.08ShortcutsThe complete keyboard reference for fast editing.
DOC.09AI AgentWrite prompts, review plans, apply editor commands.
DOC.10Python SandboxGraph images and Manim math animations, in-editor.
Ready to create?
Download Luffy Create and start building precise videos today — free, open source, and local-first. Prefer source? Build from the repo.