Hance
What it is
Hance is a command-line tool that applies film-style effects to video and image files in a single pass. Its effects include color grading, halation, chromatic aberration, bloom, film grain, vignette, split toning, and camera shake. More than 40 built-in film-stock looks include Portra 400, Cinestill 800T, and Kodachrome 64. A browser editor previews effects in real time with WebGPU and can save custom looks as .hlook files. Hance runs on macOS and Linux; its maker identifies macOS as the primary beta target and says Linux is lightly tested. Processing runs locally on the user's GPU, according to the maker. The free plan costs nothing and includes all effects, built-in looks, browser UI, and H.264 and H.265 export, but processes one file at a time. ProRes export and batch processing require Pro, which is coming soon and is not yet available for purchase; pricing has not been announced. The CLI requires FFmpeg on the user's PATH. Hance is beta software, described as mainly tested on macOS by a single developer. Documented workflows include Claude Code, Cursor, Remotion, Manim, and FFmpeg.
For and against
For
- Applies a range of film effects in one pass.
- Includes more than 40 built-in film-stock looks.
- Browser editor previews effects with WebGPU.
- Processing happens locally on the user's GPU, according to its maker.
Against
- Linux is supported but lightly tested.
- Windows is not supported.
- Free plan processes one file at a time.
- CLI requires FFmpeg on the user's PATH.
The verdict
Hance combines a broad set of film effects and built-in looks with local processing and a browser preview editor. Its beta status, platform support, and one-file free-tier limit are important considerations.
Who it suits
Hance suits creators seeking film looks without an NLE, developers adding effects programmatically, and people building automation pipelines. It is relevant to users on macOS or Linux who can meet the FFmpeg requirement.
Plans and prices
Free
All effects · 40+ built-in looks · browser UI · H.264/H.265 export
Read 7 Oct 2026 · hance.video
On the record
- Beta status
- The maker describes Hance as beta software and says it has mainly been tested on macOS by a single developer.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Browser editor
- The browser-based editor previews effects in real time using WebGPU and can save custom looks as .hlook files.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Built-in looks
- Hance includes more than 40 film-stock looks, including Portra 400, Cinestill 800T, and Kodachrome 64.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Effects
- Its effects include color grading, halation, chromatic aberration, bloom, film grain, vignette, split toning, and camera shake.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Free-tier limits
- The free tier supports H.264 and H.265 and processes one file at a time; ProRes export and batch processing require Pro.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker documents AI-agent use with Claude Code and Cursor, and post-processing workflows with Remotion, Manim, and FFmpeg.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Hance for creators seeking film looks without an NLE, automation pipelines, and developers adding film effects programmatically.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- License
- Hance uses the FSL-1.1-Apache-2.0 license, which the maker says converts to Apache 2.0 on April 1, 2028.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- The maker says processing happens locally on the user's GPU and footage does not leave the user's disk.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Pro availability
- The maker says Pro is coming soon, is not yet available for purchase, and has pricing that is not yet announced.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The maker says the CLI requires FFmpeg on the user's PATH.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The maker says macOS is the primary beta target, Linux works but is lightly tested, and Windows is not supported.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Hance is a single-binary CLI that applies cinematic film effects to video and image files in one pass.hance.video · read 7 Oct 2026
