DaVinci Resolve
Hollywood-grade editing, color, VFX and audio — with a remarkably capable free version.
Every fact below verified on Oct 6, 2026
In one paragraph
DaVinci Resolve is hollywood-grade editing, color, VFX and audio — with a remarkably capable free version. It has a free plan and paid plans from $295 one-time, and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS.
Pricing & key facts
- Developer
- Blackmagic Design
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS
- Free plan
- Yes8-bit formats up to Ultra HD 3840×2160 at 60 fps; multi-user collaboration and HDR grading included.
- Open source
- No
- DaVinci Resolve Studio $295 one-time one-time purchase. AI Neural Engine, 10-bit, up to 32K/120 fps
Checked against blackmagicdesign.com on Oct 6, 2026
Key features
- Edit, color, Fusion VFX, Fairlight audio and Photo pages in one app
- Multi-user collaboration in the free version
- HDR grading
- Studio: AI Magic Mask and text-based editing
- Studio: hardware H.264/H.265 encode and decode
Limitations
- Free version: 8-bit, UHD 60 fps max
- AI tools and hardware encoding are Studio-only
- Steep learning curve for beginners
Good to know
Free export up to UHD 4K at 60 fps.