LumaTouch has unveiled a custom plugin architecture that enables third-party developers to create editing and VFX plugins for LumaFusion iOS for the first time. CoreMelt leads the charge with PaintX for LumaFusion, a paint and tracking tool available as a $19.99 in-app purchase, while LumaFusion 5.3 adds workflow enhancements including multi-clip transitions and improved organization features.
This development marks a significant shift for the mobile editing platform, opening doors for desktop plugin developers to expand into mobile content creation markets while bringing additional value to LumaFusion users.
Plugin Ecosystem Launch: LumaFusion breaks down the mobile editing barrier by welcoming third-party developers.
The new plugin architecture simplifies the development process for software creators, allowing them to adapt existing desktop plugin applications for integration into LumaFusion iOS. This represents an opportunity for established desktop plugin developers to reach mobile content creators while enhancing the LumaFusion editing experience.
Third-party plugin developers interested in creating applications for LumaFusion iOS can contact the LumaTouch development team directly. The company has structured the system so plugin proceeds go directly to developers—CoreMelt receives all revenue from PaintX sales while LumaTouch handles distribution through the in-app purchase system.
Paint and Track Precision: CoreMelt brings professional-level cleanup tools directly to the LumaFusion timeline.
PaintX for LumaFusion, developed exclusively by CoreMelt for iOS users, combines powerful paint tools with built-in planar tracking technology. The plugin simplifies common tasks like:
Painting out unwanted objects such as powerlines or antennas
Removing skin blemishes and applying digital makeup
Adding tracked color corrections to specific areas
Creating hand-drawn text that follows movement in video
Warping, stretching, or repairing damaged footage
The workflow centers on simplicity—editors draw a stroke then tap one button to track the paint stroke to movement in the video. This integration of advanced tracking technology into a mobile editing environment brings desktop-level capabilities to LumaFusion users.
CoreMelt previously collaborated with LumaTouch on the video stabilizer feature within LumaFusion, which was based on CoreMelt's Lock-and-Load software.
Version 5.3 Workflow Upgrades: LumaFusion adds time-saving features that streamline common editing tasks.
Alongside the plugin announcement, LumaTouch released LumaFusion 5.3 with several workflow enhancements based on user feedback:
Multi-clip transitions: Add any transition to multiple selected timeline clips by double-tapping the transition in the Library
Combined effects organization: Blurs, Styles, and Distortions now live under one button in the Color and Effects Editor to accommodate third-party plugins
Preset search functionality: Find presets by name in the Color and Effects Presets Library
Batch transition tools: Add head and tail transitions or cross dissolves between multiple selected clips through the Add Clip Menu
Adjustable track height: Customize timeline track height through Help and Settings / Preferences
Preview mode options: View Library clips in full fit mode or match Timeline fit mode settings
Creator Pass subscribers also gain access to three new transition sets: Circular Wipes, Mod Lines, and Anchor Slides.
The Bigger Picture: This plugin ecosystem signals LumaFusion's evolution from mobile editor to comprehensive content creation platform.
The introduction of third-party plugin support positions LumaFusion to compete more directly with desktop editing platforms while maintaining its mobile-first approach. By enabling established plugin developers to port their tools to iOS, LumaTouch is betting that mobile editing will continue expanding beyond its current boundaries.
The partnership with CoreMelt demonstrates how this ecosystem might develop—established companies with desktop expertise can now bring specialized tools to mobile workflows. As more developers adopt the plugin architecture, LumaFusion users should see expanded capabilities that bridge the gap between mobile convenience and desktop power.
