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DaVinci Resolve
Professional video editing with AI magic mask, noise reduction, and colour tools.
What is DaVinci Resolve?
What is DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve is a comprehensive professional video editing, color grading, audio post-production, and visual effects application developed by Blackmagic Design. It is used on Hollywood films, television series, and commercial productions worldwide, and uniquely offers an extremely powerful free version that includes most professional-grade features.
AI Magic Mask and Neural Engine
DaVinci Resolve's built-in neural engine powers a range of AI features including Magic Mask (which automatically tracks and isolates subjects in footage), AI-based noise reduction, DaVinci Neural Engine super scaling for upscaling, and automatic dialogue alignment. The Studio version unlocks additional AI features including facial recognition, speed warp motion estimation, and 3D depth map generation.
- Professional 4K-8K multi-track timeline editing
- Industry-leading color grading with node-based workflow
- Fusion visual effects and motion graphics built-in
- Fairlight professional audio post-production suite
- AI Magic Mask for subject tracking and isolation
- Free version includes most professional-grade capabilities
Who Uses DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve serves everyone from beginner editors using the free version to Hollywood colorists and editors working on major film and television productions. Its free tier makes it uniquely accessible while its professional capabilities meet the demands of the highest-level productions.
Key Features
Node-based color workflow used on major Hollywood productions, with full HDR and wide-color support.
Automatically track and isolate any subject in footage using the DaVinci neural engine.
Full-featured compositing and motion graphics engine built directly into the application.
Professional broadcast-quality audio post-production with hundreds of tracks and full mixing tools.
The free tier includes most professional features — an unmatched value proposition in video software.
Who Uses DaVinci Resolve?
Full post-production workflow for features, television, and commercial productions.
The industry-standard for color work, used by colorists on the world's biggest productions.
Beginners access professional-grade tools for free to build industry-relevant skills.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Free version is extraordinarily powerful for a no-cost tool
- Best-in-class color grading capabilities in the industry
- Integrated editing, color, VFX, and audio in one application
- One-time Studio purchase — no subscription required
- Trusted by Hollywood professionals for demanding productions
❌ Cons
- Interface is very complex with a steep learning curve
- Requires powerful hardware to run smoothly on large projects
- Some advanced AI features only available in paid Studio version
DaVinci Resolve Pricing
Free
- Full editing timeline
- Color grading
- Fusion VFX
- Fairlight audio
- Most AI features
Studio
- All free features
- Advanced AI tools
- HDR Vivid
- Noise reduction
- Collaboration tools
DaVinci Resolve earns a 4.6/5 rating from our editorial team. Its generous free tier lets you explore core features before upgrading, making it a low-risk choice for individuals and teams. Standout strengths include free version is extraordinarily powerful for a no-cost tool and best-in-class color grading capabilities in the industry.
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