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DaVinci Resolve
Professional video editing, color correction, visual effects and audio post production
As of 30 August 2026, DaVinci Resolve is free to use. DaVinci Resolve is the world's only solution that combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production all in one softw. Softwr lists it under Entertainment. DaVinci Resolve is made by Blackmagic Design, launched in 2001, available on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Overview
What DaVinci Resolve does
DaVinci Resolve is the world's only solution that combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production all in one software tool. You can instantly move between editing, color, effects, and audio with a single click.
What people use it for
- Professional video editing
- Color grading
- Visual effects
- Audio post production
- Film production
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Where it falls short
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- Free version limits noise reduction to CPU-only processing, significantly slower than Studio's GPU acceleration
- Free version caps export resolution at 4K without 8K support
- No multi-GPU support in free version, limiting rendering speed on powerful workstations
- AI tools and features like Super Scale AI only available in $295 Studio version
- Users report random issues requiring restart suggesting architectural stability concerns
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Pricing
What DaVinci Resolve costs
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Free
Free
- Professional editing tools
- Color correction
- Visual effects
- Fusion VFX and motion graphics
- Fairlight audio post-production
- No watermark
Studio
$295 /one-time
- All free features
- AI tools and Super Scale AI
- 8K editing support
- HDR color grading
- Multi-user collaboration
- GPU-accelerated noise reduction
Capabilities
Features
Multi-user collaboration
8K editing
Color correction
Visual effects
Motion graphics
Audio post production
Fairlight audio
Fusion VFX
Blackmagic hardware
Integration with Blackmagic hardware
Third-party plugins
Integration with Third-party plugins
OpenFX
Integration with OpenFX
VST audio plugins
Integration with VST audio plugins
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Questions people ask
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What is the pricing for DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve has a completely free version with professional editing tools and no watermark. DaVinci Resolve Studio adds AI-powered features, 8K support, and multi-user collaboration as a one-time $295 purchase.
SourceWhat features are only in DaVinci Resolve Studio?
Studio version adds AI tools like Super Scale AI, noise reduction with GPU acceleration, 8K editing support, HDR color grading, multi-user collaboration, and advanced codec support.
SourceWhat are the hardware requirements for DaVinci Resolve?
For optimal performance with modern RAW footage, an NVMe SSD is required for cache and scratch files. Multi-GPU configurations benefit only specific effects workloads, while most users achieve better performance with a single high-VRAM GPU.
SourceBehind it
Who makes DaVinci Resolve
- Company
- Blackmagic Design
- Based in
- Melbourne, Australia
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