DaVinci Resolve
Editing, color, VFX, audio and photo post-production in one desktop app
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What is DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve is a post-production application from Blackmagic Design that combines video editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, audio post and, as of version 21, photo editing. The work is split across dedicated pages: Media, Photo, Cut, Edit, Fusion, Color, Fairlight and Deliver.
The free version handles 8-bit projects up to 60fps and Ultra HD resolution, and it includes collaboration and HDR grading. DaVinci Resolve Studio, a one-time purchase, adds 10-bit output up to 120fps, resolutions beyond 4K, and the DaVinci AI Neural Engine. The Neural Engine covers facial recognition, smart reframing, speed warp, super scale, Magic Mask, AI noise reduction, IntelliSearch and AI voice isolation.
It suits film and video editors, colorists, VFX artists and audio post engineers on Mac, Windows or Linux. Teams can share projects through Blackmagic Cloud, and Blackmagic also sells editor keyboards, color panels and Fairlight consoles for the software.
Key features
- Nonlinear editing with Cut and Edit pages, multicam support
- Primary and secondary color grading with HDR tools
- Node-based 2D/3D compositing in Fusion
- Fairlight audio post with up to 2,000 tracks
- Photo page with native RAW support and tethered capture
- AI Neural Engine: smart reframe, super scale, Magic Mask (Studio)
- AI voice isolation and music remixer
- Real-time multi-user collaboration via Blackmagic Cloud
Use cases
Who it's for
Film and video editing
Cut, edit and deliver projects from multicam footage within one application.
Professional color grading
Grade footage with Power Windows, qualifiers and HDR tools on the Color page.
Audio post-production
Mix dialogue, ADR and Foley in Fairlight, with AI voice isolation in Studio.
Team post-production
Editors, colorists and audio engineers can work on the same project at the same time through Blackmagic Cloud.
DaVinci Resolve pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Oct 26, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
DaVinci Resolve
forever
Free
- 8-bit, up to 60fps
- Up to Ultra HD 3840x2160
- Collaboration and HDR grading
DaVinci Resolve Studio
one-time
$236 (listed down from $295)
- 10-bit, up to 120fps, beyond 4K
- DaVinci AI Neural Engine
- Temporal and AI spatial noise reduction
- Text-based editing, Magic Mask, film grain
How DaVinci Resolve compares
- DaVinci Resolve has a free plan, like 3 of the 4 alternatives below.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDaVinci Resolve | — | — | — | — | ||
D Descript | $16/mo | — | — | DaVinci Resolve vs Descript | ||
C CapCut | — | — | — | DaVinci Resolve vs CapCut | ||
| A | $22.99/mo | — | — | — | DaVinci Resolve vs Adobe Premiere Pro | |
| V | — | — | — | DaVinci Resolve vs VEED |
Compare 7 capabilities
| Capability | DaVinci Resolve | Descript | VEED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text-based editing | — | — | |
| AI auto-clipping | — | ||
| Filler/silence removal | — | — | |
| AI dubbing/translation | — | ||
| Social scheduling | — | — | |
| 4K export | — | — | |
| NLE export | — | — |
Capabilities as stated on each vendor's own site; — means the site doesn't say. The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
DaVinci Resolve data and privacy
Trains AI on your content
Not stated
Data retention
Typically as long as providing services, plus up to six years
“We typically retain data for as long as we are providing goods or services to you and for a period of up to six years (or longer if the legal limitation period is greater).”
Where data is stored
Australia, US, UK, Ireland, Germany, Japan, Singapore or India
“It may be stored in Australia, the United States, UK, Ireland, Germany, Japan, Singapore or India.”
Security and compliance
From DaVinci Resolve's own privacy and security pages , checked Oct 28, 2026. We only show what the vendor states in writing; “not stated” means the pages don't say.
Who's behind DaVinci Resolve
- Company
- Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd
- Based in
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Founded
- 2001
From DaVinci Resolve's own about, terms and privacy pages and Wikidata, checked Oct 28, 2026.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Free version includes collaboration and HDR grading
- Studio is a one-time purchase, not a subscription
- Editing, color, VFX, audio and photo in one app
- Runs on Mac, Windows and Linux
Limitations
- AI Neural Engine features require the paid Studio version
- Free version is limited to 8-bit, 60fps and Ultra HD
- No mobile or web version listed
DaVinci Resolve FAQ
Is DaVinci Resolve free?
Yes. The free version supports 8-bit projects up to 60fps and Ultra HD, and it includes collaboration and HDR grading.
How much does DaVinci Resolve Studio cost?
Studio is listed at $236, down from $295, as a one-time purchase.
Which AI features are included?
The DaVinci AI Neural Engine is available only in Studio. It includes facial recognition, smart reframing, speed warp, super scale, Magic Mask, IntelliSearch and CineFocus.
What platforms does it run on?
Mac, Windows and Linux.
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