What is an Alight Motion preset?

An Alight Motion preset is a predefined animation or setting, saved in an .xml file, which you can import directly into the app to save time when editing videos.

How do you download the free presets?

Simply click the 'View effect' button for each preset, and on its individual page you will find a direct download button for the .xml file from Google Drive or Mega.

How do you import a preset into Alight Motion?

Open Alight Motion, create a new project, tap the three dots icon (⋮), select 'Import project' and choose the downloaded .xml file to add the effect to your timeline.

Are they compatible with Android and iOS?

Yes, all presets on this page are compatible with Alight Motion for Android and iOS, provided you have an up-to-date version of the app.

Can I customise the presets after importing them?

Of course. Once imported, you can edit colours, duration, fonts, effects and other parameters from within the Alight Motion interface.

Best free presets for Alight Motion (2025 Edition)

Are you looking for free Alight Motion presets that truly make a difference in your videos? In this special 2025 selection, you’ll find the most popular and visually striking text effects used by editors and content creators on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.

Neon promotional graphic showcasing top free Alight Motion presets for 2025 with a phone screen displaying animated text.

Each preset is available in .xml format, ready to download and import directly into Alight Motion, on both Android and iOS. Whether you’re creating cinematic intros, dynamic animations or eye-catching titles, you’ll find the perfect effect right here. They’re all free and carefully curated to help you stand out with ease.

Browse the presets below, watch the animations in motion, and click through to the individual preset page where you can download the file and see how to use it step by step.

MAJESTIC animated text with shadow in Alight Motion

Cinematic Text Intro

Text animation with elongated shadow, soft bevel and subtle oscillating motion. Perfect for cinematic-style intros.

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Ripple text animation preset in Alight Motion

Ripple Text Intro

Smooth ripple-style text animation, ideal for emotional videos or lyrical intros.

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Text preset with pulsating and spaced letters - Alight Motion

Pulsating Spaced Text

Letters that gently pulse and dynamically adjust their spacing. Great for highlight text.

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Striped Kerning Text

A modern effect with sliding lines across the text and dynamic letter spacing.

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Blurred Speed Intro

Text that appears with motion blur and a smooth transition. Ideal for modern intros, reels and fast-paced content.

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Spectral Oscillating Text

Oscillating motion, blur, and rainbow-style colour shifting. Highly appealing for young and energetic content.

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Swing & Directional Blur

Text effect with swinging motion and strong directional blur. Great for music videos or aggressive intros.

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Echoing Blur Text

Text with cascading repetition and blur that creates an echo effect. Perfect for videos with a mysterious vibe.

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Oscillating Spectral Blur

A preset featuring oscillation, motion blur and vibrant gradients. Very eye-catching for all types of intros.

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Gradient Ripple Fade

Text with gradient, circular ripple waves, fade-out and directional blur. Perfect for logos or bold intros.

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Best free presets for Alight Motion

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Cinematic Text Intro
Ripple Text Intro
Pulsating Spaced Text
Striped Kerning Text
Blurred Speed Intro
Spectral Oscillating Text
Swing & Directional Blur
Echoing Blur Text
Oscillating Spectral Blur
Gradient Ripple Fade