The wait is over; Sapphire 2026 is here, bringing film-quality effects, AI-driven transitions, and limitless creative flexibility straight to your editing workflow. Whether you’re working in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Autodesk Flame, Blackmagic Resolve, Foundry Nuke, or VEGAS Pro, this plugin is built to elevate every project.

What’s New in Sapphire 2026

Sapphire 2026 introduces a powerful set of new tools designed to give your videos cinematic depth and authenticity. Here’s what you can expect:

• FilmBurn Effect + Transition: Capture the charm of overexposed film with realistic imperfections that make digital footage feel analog.
• MochaWhip Transition: An AI-powered whip effect that instantly tracks and moves your subject from one clip to the next with fluid motion.
• Pro Lens Flare Pack: A handcrafted collection inspired by classic cinema lenses, perfect for creating dramatic lighting effects.
• Grunge Stamps: High-resolution stamps that replicate real-world textures, including oil paint, chalk, ink, sponge, and splatter.
• Improved Effect Builder: Link visual parameters dynamically, browse new curated presets, and streamline your creative workflow.

Already a Sapphire user? Sapphire 2026 is a free update if you have an active subscription or upgrade and support plan. It’s also included in the Boris FX Suite subscription. Simply download the latest installer via the Boris FX Hub.

Analog Film Burns Meet Digital Workflows

Even if you’re editing fully digital footage, the desire for the textures and feel of analog film remains. Sapphire’s FilmBurn recreates the spontaneous beauty of overexposed physical film using real film scans.

As product specialist Zak Ciotti explains, this tool delivers cinematic richness that’s fully flexible, letting editors craft authentic film looks without shooting on film. From subtle texture overlays to dramatic transitions, FilmBurn is your gateway to analog warmth in a digital workflow.

Whip Into Your Next Cut

Transitions just got smarter. MochaWhip is Sapphire’s first AI-powered motion transition, combining Mocha’s tracking capabilities with S_Whiplash to automatically cut, track, and move your subject into the next clip.

Product specialist Grant Key demonstrates how it streamlines complex motion edits, making fast-paced, high-energy cuts a breeze. If you’ve ever spent hours trying to mask and animate objects manually, MochaWhip will save you time while adding professional polish.

Master Lens Flares Like a Pro

Lens flares are more than just bright streaks; they add cinematic realism and emotional punch to your visuals. With the Pro Lens Flare Pack, you can go beyond presets and dive deep into customization.

Ben Brownlee, director of content, shares 9 practical tips to help you:

1. Understand how flare elements interact with light and camera angles
2. Customize flare shapes and intensity
3. Add subtle imperfections for realism
4. Blend multiple flares for complex compositions
5. Control reflections, streaks, and halos
6. Animate flares for dynamic motion
7. Use the Flare Designer to create signature looks
8. Integrate with color grading workflows
9. Achieve consistent cinematic results across projects

Top 3 Reasons to Use Effect Builder

The Effect Builder has always been a favorite for professional editors. Here’s why Sapphire 2026 makes it even better:

1. Dynamic Parameter Linking: Connect multiple effect controls to create synchronized, responsive results.
2. Curated Presets: Quickly browse professionally designed effects and tweak them to your needs.
3. Custom Effects Creation: Build, save, and reuse your own effects, giving you endless creative freedom.

Design director John Dickinson calls it a “must-use tool,” and once you explore its capabilities, you’ll see why.

Pricing and Availability

Sapphire 2026 is available now for $545/year or $80/month. Already a subscriber? Your update is free.

Ready to transform your edits? Buy or Update Sapphire 2026 Today