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DaVinci Resolve

Blackmagic’s full editor, with a free version

Best for
Full editing and color without a required subscription
Pricing
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Last verified
October 17, 2026. This is when we reviewed the general description, not a live check of plans or features.

DaVinci Resolve is Blackmagic Design’s editor. It covers cutting, color, and audio, and Blackmagic offers a free version alongside paid DaVinci Resolve Studio.

People choose it when they want a full editor without starting on a subscription. Expect a steeper learning curve than a phone editor.

Good to know

  • Editing, color, and audio in one application
  • A free version from Blackmagic Design, plus paid Studio
  • A real non-linear editor, not a template app

Limits

  • Harder to learn than a short-form mobile editor
  • The free and Studio versions differ. Compare them on Blackmagic’s site before you assume a feature is included