Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve
| Version | 17(as of 3/3/2022) |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| License | Freeware |
| Category | Video |
Main Features
- Supports many multimedia file formats
- Edits video with a powerful non-linear editor
- Adjusts video color with advanced color-correction tools
- Creates cinematic visual effects and motion graphics
- Modifies audio with professional post-production tools
- Delivers a finished product with support for many export formats
Software Overview
Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve is a free video editor with professional features for creating everything from home videos to feature films. The software supports many of the most common multimedia formats and provides tools for editing and coloring video, creating visual effects, adjusting audio, and publishing online or to a local file.
DaVinci Resolve supports various multimedia formats, such as .MP4, .MOV, .R3D, .MXF, .ARI, .DNG, .JPEG, .AIFF, .WAV, .AAC, and .MP3. The software features a non-linear editor with a traditional interface, drag-and-drop editing, and customizable keyboard shortcuts. If you prefer a more streamlined interface for quicker editing, the video editor provides a "cut" interface designed specifically for users that need to finish projects quickly.
You can adjust your video's contrast, temperature, mid-tone detail, and saturation with one of its various color-grading tools. In addition, DaVinci Resolve offers hundreds of 2D and 3D tools for generating special effects and motion graphics if you need to add some extra flair. The application also comes with hundreds of pro tools for adjusting the different types of audio in your video.
When you are ready to publish your masterpiece, DaVinci Resolve provides many powerful tools for delivering the final product. You can export video to various formats, including .MP4, .AVI, .MOV, .MXF, and .DPX. You can also publish video directly from the application to online video services, such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitter.
Summary
DaVinci Resolve has many advanced features that will meet most video editors' needs. It supports a large number of multimedia formats and provides an array of powerful editing capabilities. While it is not on the same level as high-end commercial editors like Adobe Premiere Pro or Apple Final Cut Pro, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve is possibly the best free video editor available.
Primary File Type
.DRPDaVinci Resolve Project
Supported File Types
| Extension | File Type |
|---|---|
| .DRP | DaVinci Resolve Project |
| .ARI | ARRIRAW Image |
| .AVI | Audio Video Interleave File |
| .CIN | Kodak Cineon Bitmap Image |
| .DCP | Adobe DNG Camera Profile |
| .DNG | Digital Negative Image |
| .DPX | Digital Picture Exchange File |
| .EXR | OpenEXR Image |
| .J2C | JPEG 2000 Code Stream |
| .JPG | JPEG Image |
| .M2TS | Blu-ray BDAV Video File |
| .MOV | Apple QuickTime Movie |
| .MP4 | MPEG-4 Video |
| .MTS | AVCHD Video |
| .MXF | Material Exchange Format |
| .NEF | Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image |
| .R3D | REDCODE Video File |
| .TIF | Tagged Image File |
Additional Related File Types
| Extension | File Type |
|---|---|
| .3DL | 3D Lookup Table File |
| .JPEG | JPEG Image |
| .LS3 | Magic Bullet Looks Package |
| .TIFF | Tagged Image File Format |