DaVinci Resolve
Logo since 2023
DaVinci Resolve version 15
Developers	Blackmagic Design (2009–present) da Vinci Systems (2004–2009)
Initial release	2004; 21 years ago (2004)
Stable release	20 / May 28, 2025; 4 months ago (2025-05-28)
Operating system	macOS Windows Linux iPadOS
Available in	10 languages
List of languages English Spanish Japanese Simplified Chinese French Portuguese Russian Korean Thai Vietnamese
Type	Video editing software color grading software
License	Proprietary commercial software and freeware
Website	blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve

DaVinci Resolve is a proprietary application for non-linear video editing, color correction, color grading, visual effects, and audio post-production. It is developed by the Australian company Blackmagic Design for macOS, Windows, iPadOS and Linux. The software was originally created by the American company da Vinci Systems and released as da Vinci Resolve. In 2009, da Vinci Systems was acquired by Blackmagic Design, which has since continued the software's development.^[1][2]

DaVinci Resolve is available in two editions: a free version, and a paid version known as DaVinci Resolve Studio.^[1][3] The Studio edition includes support for resolutions beyond 4K (up to 32K) and frame rates up to 120 frames per second, as well as 10-bit video processing, multiple GPU acceleration, stereoscopic 3D, HDR grading, collaborative workflows, additional plug-ins and AI-driven features.

The software is structured around task-specific workspaces called "pages," each designed for a distinct stage of the post-production workflow. The Cut and Edit pages support video editing; the Fusion page provides tools for visual effects and motion graphics; the Color page focuses on color grading; and the Fairlight page is used for audio editing and mixing. Media management and export are handled through the Media and Deliver pages, respectively. In other software suites, these functions are typically distributed across separate applications. In some cases—such as Fusion and Fairlight—they were previously standalone programs that were later integrated.

Blackmagic Design, primarily a hardware manufacturer, markets DaVinci Resolve as part of a broader ecosystem of peripherals. The company offers integration with proprietary hardware such as editing keyboards, color grading panels, and audio consoles. The Studio edition of the software is frequently bundled at no additional cost with purchases of Blackmagic Design cameras.