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View detailsDaVinci Resolve
Professional video editing, color grading, and visual effects suite, free to start.
DaVinci Resolve is a professional video editing, color grading, and visual effects suite, free to start. It combines editing, color, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in one application, and it is used on real Hollywood films as well as YouTube videos.
Key Features
- Professional editing with Cut and Edit pages
- Industry-standard color grading tools
- Fusion visual effects and motion graphics
- Fairlight audio post-production
- HDR grading and AI magic mask (Studio)
- No watermark on the free version
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Full editing, color, effects, and audio; no watermark. |
| Studio | $295 one-time | One-time perpetual licence; adds HDR tools, AI mask, 3D, and more. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: filmmakers and video creators who want professional editing and color grading without a subscription.
Popular with: Video Creators, Designers
Popular with: Video Creators, Designers
How it works
Its color grading tools are the industry standard, with advanced curves, HDR grading, and noise reduction, while the Cut and Edit pages cover fast assembly and detailed timelines. Fusion adds node-based visual effects, and Fairlight handles professional audio mixing, so a whole project can stay in one tool.
The free version is remarkably complete, with full editing, color, and effects and no watermark. DaVinci Resolve Studio costs $295 as a one-time perpetual licence and adds features like stereoscopic 3D, HDR grading tools, and AI magic mask. It is the best value in professional video software.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Free version is genuinely professional-grade
- Best color grading tools available
- No subscription, one-time Studio purchase
✗ Cons
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Demanding on computer hardware, especially for 4K and Fusion effects
- Studio features are locked behind the $295 purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DaVinci Resolve free?
Yes — DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. Free version; Studio $295 one-time
What is DaVinci Resolve best for?
filmmakers and video creators who want professional editing and color grading without a subscription.
What kind of tool is DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve is a Design Tools tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026