Overview
Professional desktop software from Blackmagic Design combining editing, colour correction, visual effects and audio post-production. A free version is offered alongside the paid Studio version.
- Category
- Video Editing
- Main use
- YouTube videos
- AI capability
- Has AI features
- Built for
- Solo / freelancer, Small business (2–50), Mid-size (51–250), Large organisation
“AI capability” and “Built for” are ToolTarvern classifications to help you filter, not ratings. How we classify tools.
Who DaVinci Resolve is for
Creators who want professional-grade editing and colour tools, and have a capable computer.
Key features
- Professional editing timeline
- Colour grading
- Visual effects (Fusion)
- Audio post-production (Fairlight)
These describe the product’s core, publicly documented purpose. We haven’t yet confirmed each one hands-on, and features vary by plan — check the official site for specifics.
Use cases
- YouTube videos
- Short films
- Colour grading footage
Integrations
Connects via: Plugins / add-ons
As publicly listed by the vendor — not yet verified by ToolTarvern. This isn’t a complete list — check DaVinci Resolve’s own integrations directory for everything it connects to.
Platforms & availability
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- iPhone / iPad
As publicly listed by the vendor — not yet verified by ToolTarvern.
Country availability: Not yet verified — some products restrict sign-ups, payments or features by country, so check before you commit.
Pricing & free plan
Pricing not yet verified by ToolTarvern. Software prices, currencies and plan limits change frequently and can differ by country, so we don’t publish numbers we haven’t checked.
Check current pricing on the official DaVinci Resolve website. Tip: read our guide to understanding SaaS pricing pages.
Free plan: yes — a free option exists (limits may apply).
Pros & cons
Not tested yet. We publish pros and cons only after we have used a tool ourselves. We would rather show nothing than invent an opinion. How we review tools.
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You may also need
Free tools and pages that help with the same job as DaVinci Resolve.
- Free tool Video Script Outline Generator Plan the video before you edit
- Free tool Thumbnail Text Generator Draft thumbnail text
- Free tool YouTube Title Generator Write a title for the finished video
- Free tools Free creator tools Plan, title and describe content for free, in your browser
Explore categories
- Category Video Editing tools DaVinci Resolve’s main category
- Category YouTube tools Publish and grow on YouTube
- Category AI Video tools Generate footage with AI
- Section All Creator Browse every Creator category
Transparency
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- Profile last updated
- Facts checked
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- Pricing checked
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- Editorial review
- Not yet completed
- Country availability
- Not yet verified
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- Hands-on testing
- Not yet — this profile is based on public information
- Screenshots
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