Hance review
A focused free tool for scripted looks, local previews, and batch-oriented workflows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Hance is a source-available, locally run video look and color-effects tool for editors, developers, and automation workflows. Its CLI-first design supports command-line video rendering, while the local browser editor adds real-time GPU previews. The free tier includes 40-plus built-in film-stock looks, customizable .hlook presets, H.264 and H.265 export, and effects such as color, halation, bloom, grain, vignette, split tone, aberration, and camera shake. It is best suited to users who want repeatable, scripted grading workflows rather than a broad post-production suite.
The strongest fit is its connection to developer-oriented and creative automation tools. Hance integrates with Claude Code, Cursor, FFmpeg, Remotion, Manim, and ComfyUI, and its AI-agent skill supports natural-language grading workflows. Scriptable and batch-oriented processing can help users apply consistent looks across video work, while the local browser interface provides a visual way to preview changes. Custom .hlook presets also give teams and individuals a format for saving reusable treatments.
Hance stays focused on film looks and color effects, with macOS and Linux support and no plugin support listed. The published product details describe a free tier with substantial export, effect, preview, and preset capabilities, while batch processing and additional codecs are planned for a future Pro tier. Pro is coming soon, and its pricing is not yet announced. Choose Hance if local, command-line, browser-based, and automation-friendly grading matter most. Users seeking broader platform coverage, plugin support, or a currently available paid tier should consider another tool.
Hance pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free H.264 and H.265 export with 40+ built-in film looks
- Local browser editor provides real-time GPU previews
- Scriptable workflows integrate with FFmpeg and creative tools
- Where it doesn't
- Supports macOS and Linux, not a broader platform range
- No plugin support is listed
- Pro is coming soon, with pricing not yet announced
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