Frequently Asked Questions About Alight Motion

Alight Motion has a passionate and growing community of creators, and many users — beginners and veterans alike — share common questions. Below are detailed answers to the most frequently asked questions about the app.

General Questions

Is Alight Motion free?

Alight Motion is free to download and use with a core set of features. A subscription plan unlocks premium features including the full effects library, advanced export options (no watermark), additional blend modes, and priority customer support. The free version is capable enough to learn the app and create solid content, but serious creators typically benefit from the subscription.

Is Alight Motion available on iOS and Android?

Yes. Alight Motion is available on both Android (via Google Play) and iOS (via the App Store). The feature set is largely the same across both platforms, though some features may roll out on one platform slightly before the other.

Can I use Alight Motion on a PC or Mac?

Alight Motion is a mobile-first application and does not have an official desktop version. However, Android users can run it on a PC using Android emulators like BlueStacks or LDPlayer, though performance varies by system and this is not officially supported by the developers.

Export & Quality Questions

Why does my export have a watermark?

Watermarks are applied to exports on the free plan. To remove the watermark, you need an active Alight Motion subscription. There is no legitimate way to remove the watermark on the free plan — be wary of unofficial "mod" versions of the app, which can pose security risks.

What's the maximum export resolution?

Subscribed users can export up to 4K resolution (3840 × 2160). Free users are limited to lower resolutions. Export frame rate options typically include 24, 25, 30, and 60 fps, depending on your project settings.

My exported video looks lower quality than my preview. Why?

Check these settings during export:

  • Make sure you're exporting at the full project resolution, not a scaled-down version.
  • Select High or Best quality in the export settings bitrate slider.
  • If exporting to MP4, ensure the bitrate is set high enough for your resolution (at least 20 Mbps for 1080p).
  • Avoid re-uploading a compressed file — export fresh from the project whenever possible.

Performance Questions

Why is Alight Motion lagging or crashing?

Performance issues are usually caused by one of the following:

  • Too many heavy effects stacked — reduce the number of blur, glow, or particle effects on a single layer.
  • High-resolution source footage — large video files strain mobile processors. Consider downscaling source footage before importing.
  • Low device storage — Alight Motion needs free storage for rendering cache. Ensure you have several GB available.
  • Outdated app version — always keep Alight Motion updated for the latest performance improvements.
  • Background apps — close other apps to free up RAM while editing.

Can I edit 4K footage in Alight Motion?

Technically yes, but it requires a capable device. Editing raw 4K footage is demanding for mobile processors. A common workflow is to edit using a proxy — a lower-resolution version of the footage — and then reconnect the full-quality file before exporting.

Features & Compatibility

Can I import Premiere Pro or After Effects files?

Alight Motion uses its own project format and does not natively import .prproj or .aep files. You can, however, export elements from After Effects as video/PNG sequences and import those into Alight Motion. Some community-shared "AE presets" are actually Alight Motion-native packs despite the name.

Does Alight Motion support multi-track audio?

Yes. You can add multiple audio layers — music, voiceover, sound effects — and adjust the volume, timing, and fade in/out of each track independently on the timeline.

How do I update Alight Motion?

Updates are delivered through the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS). Enable automatic updates in your store settings to always have the latest version, or manually check for updates in the app's store listing.

Still Have Questions?

The Alight Motion community is active and helpful. Check out the official Alight Motion social media channels, community Discord servers, and creator forums where experienced users regularly answer questions and share resources.