Do I need the paid version of Alight Motion to use presets?

No. Free presets can be imported and used on the free version of Alight Motion. Some exports may carry a watermark unless you remove it in-app.

Why does my AM link not work?

AM links can expire or require the app to be installed first. Open Alight Motion once, then paste the link inside the app instead of tapping it from the browser.

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How to Install Alight Motion Presets

Installing a preset in Alight Motion takes less than a minute once you know the two methods. This guide covers importing with an AM link and with an XML file, where your preset ends up, and how to fix the errors that block most people.

What you need

You only need the Alight Motion app and a preset from this site. Every preset page has an AM link and, in most cases, a downloadable XML file.

If a preset has audio, download the audio file separately and add it to your project after importing the preset.

The latest version of Alight Motion (older builds can fail to import newer XML)
A stable connection for AM links, or file access for XML imports
Enough free storage for the preset and its assets

Method 1 — Import with an AM link

An AM link is the fastest option. It opens Alight Motion directly and loads the preset for you, so there is nothing to download or unzip.

Open a preset page here and tap Import to Alight Motion (AM link).
If the app does not open automatically, copy the link and paste it into Alight Motion.
In Alight Motion, confirm the import and wait for the preset to appear in your project.
Add your footage, then apply or paste the imported preset onto it.

Method 2 — Import an XML preset

XML presets are self-contained files. Use this method when an AM link is unavailable or when you want to keep the preset saved on your device.

On the preset page, tap Download XML and save the file.
Open Alight Motion and create or open a project.
Use the import option and select the XML file from your downloads.
Place the imported layers above your clip and apply them as needed.

Where your preset goes

After importing, the preset usually appears as a new project or as layers you can copy into your composition. XML imports often land in a separate project that you copy from, while AM links load straight into the current one.

Fixing common import errors

Most import failures come down to a handful of causes. Work through these before giving up on a preset.

Preset will not open: update Alight Motion to the latest version and retry.
XML import fails: re-download the file; partial downloads are the usual culprit.
AM link opens nothing: copy the link and paste it directly into Alight Motion.
Missing fonts or effects: install any linked fonts the preset uses, then reload it.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the paid version of Alight Motion to use presets?: No. Free presets can be imported and used on the free version of Alight Motion. Some exports may carry a watermark unless you remove it in-app.
Why does my AM link not work?: AM links can expire or require the app to be installed first. Open Alight Motion once, then paste the link inside the app instead of tapping it from the browser.