DaVinci Resolve
v21.1.2FreemiumReleased 27 Oct 2026
Hollywood-grade editing, colour and audio — free version included. By Blackmagic Design
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 27 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
DaVinci Resolve is freemium software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Blackmagic Design. Hollywood-grade editing, colour and audio — free version included. Download it only from blackmagicdesign.com. The latest version we track is 21.1.2 (27 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 21.1.2 (27 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Blackmagic Design
- Official site:
- blackmagicdesign.com
- Licence:
- Freemium — Free; DaVinci Resolve Studio is paid
- Requirements:
- Windows 10 Creators Update or later
Our verdict
The most powerful free video editor available, used for films and high-end YouTube work. Editing, colour grading, effects and audio post are all in one app. It needs a capable GPU and plenty of RAM, so it is not for older laptops.
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Key features
- Professional editing, colour grading, Fusion effects and Fairlight audio
- Free version with no watermark
- Studio version adds extra AI tools and features
- Builds for Windows, Windows on ARM, Mac and Linux
Pros
- Pro: Industry-standard colour tools for free
- Pro: No watermark on exports
Cons
- Con: Demanding hardware requirements
- Con: Registration form before download
What's new in 21.1.2
See what changed in 21.1.2 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 21.1.2Latest
27 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 Creators Update or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Also needs
- 16 GB RAM (32 GB with Fusion); GPU with at least 4 GB VRAM supporting OpenCL 1.2 or CUDA 12.8
Licence
- Type
- Freemium
- Licence
- Free; DaVinci Resolve Studio is paid
- Publisher
- blackmagicdesign.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
Is the free DaVinci Resolve enough?
For most YouTube, short-film and reel editing, yes. The paid Studio version adds extra AI tools and advanced features, but the free version exports without a watermark.
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