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Nuke Non-commercial: free video compositing, editing, and finishing software.

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Want to learn Nuke for free, at your own pace?

You’ve come to the right place. With Nuke Non-commercial, you get access to free, non-watermarked versions of Nuke, NukeX and even top-of-the-line Nuke Studio for as long as you like, so you can learn, explore and have fun on your own schedule.

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If you want to learn composite, edit and finish with industry-leading tools used on blockbuster movies, Nuke Non-commercial is what you’ve been waiting for. You can work on personal projects, update your video editing skills, experiment, research or just play around, all for free.

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What can’t you do with Nuke Non-commercial?

Nuke Non-commercial has some license restrictions you need to know about. Visit our FAQ page for full details.

There are also a few functional differences between commercial and non-commercial versions of the Nuke family. Here are the most important limitations of using the non-commercial versions:

  • Output resolution is limited to HD (1920 x 1080).
  • The WriteGeo, Primatte, Ultimatte, and GenerateLUT nodes are disabled.
  • 2D format support is disabled for MPEG4 and h264.
  • There’s no support for third-party plug-ins—only plug-ins that ship with Nuke are supported.
  • Data storage is encrypted, meaning that you cannot open Nuke Non-commercial files in the commercial version of Nuke.
  • Python scripting is limited.

If you’re looking to evaluate the full commercial version, get our 30-day free trial.

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Need a helping hand?

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Foundry’s Community is where you can ask questions, get help, post your work, and exchange tips and tricks with other artists. We’ve got a forum especially dedicated to Nuke Non-commercial users, and it’s packed with info to get you up and running.

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