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DaVinci Resolve

Professional video editing, colour, effects and audio – free version with no watermark

by Blackmagic Design

PRICEFree; DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-time purchase

RUNS ONWindows, macOS, Linux

ALTERNATIVE TOCamtasia, Wondershare Filmora, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro

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About DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve from Blackmagic Design is a professional video editor used for films, TV and YouTube – and its standard version is free. It combines editing, the industry-standard colour correction, visual effects (Fusion) and professional audio (Fairlight) in one program.

The free version has no watermark and no time limit, and exports up to 4K Ultra HD. The paid DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-time purchase that adds higher resolutions, more AI tools, advanced noise reduction and multi-GPU acceleration, with free upgrades to new versions.

DaVinci Resolve runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. It needs a powerful computer: a dedicated graphics card and at least 16 GB of RAM are recommended.

Key features

Professional editingMulti-track timeline used in films and TV

Colour correctionThe industry-standard colour grading tools

Fusion effectsVisual effects and motion graphics

Fairlight audioProfessional audio mixing and editing

4K export freeNo watermark and no time limit

Cross-platformWindows, Mac and Linux

License and price

License type: Freemium (free + paid plans)
Price: Free; DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-time purchase

System requirements

Operating system: Windows, macOS, Linux
Memory: 16 GB RAM or more recommended
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card recommended

Good and keep in mind

Good

Professional tools completely free
No watermark, exports up to 4K
Editing, colour, effects and audio in one program

Keep in mind

Needs a powerful computer and graphics card
Steep learning curve for beginners
Some AI tools and features are Studio-only

Frequently asked questions

Is DaVinci Resolve really free?

Yes. The standard version is free, with no watermark and no time limit, and exports up to 4K. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a paid one-time purchase with extra features.

What does DaVinci Resolve Studio add?

Studio adds export above 4K, more AI (Neural Engine) tools, advanced noise reduction and multi-GPU acceleration. It is a one-time purchase with free upgrades.

What kind of computer do I need?

A dedicated graphics card and at least 16 GB of RAM are recommended. On weaker PCs, Shotcut or Clipchamp may run more smoothly.

Other free alternatives to Camtasia

OBS StudioScreen recording and live streaming · Windows, macOS, LinuxFree ShareXQuick recordings, GIFs and annotated screenshots · WindowsFree

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