DaVinci Resolve Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5

“Powerful and free”

DaVinci Resolve is an easy-to-start, powerful, and free editing tool.

Pros : It’s relatively easy to get started with simple projects on DaVinci Resolve.

Cons : Nothing significant to dislike.

Switched from : Shotcut

Reason to switch : I needed a more powerful tool that was still easy to use for simple projects.

4.7/5

“The BEST all-in-one editing solution”

DaVinci Resolve is a powerful, all-in-one editing solution that's free with Blackmagic products.

Pros : DaVinci Resolve is a Hollywood-grade software that can handle cinema, shorts, TV, and music videos. It's free with most Blackmagic products.

Cons : Honestly, there’s nothing much to dislike. They improved on Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, and you don’t need to leave the software for graphics and sound editing.

Switched from : Final Cut Pro

Reason to switch : I wanted an all-in-one solution that didn't require switching between different software.

4.3/5

“Great open source tool for content creators”

DaVinci Resolve is an intuitive tool great for editing audio and video.

Pros : I use DaVinci Resolve to cut my audio lines and split them into separate tracks. It has an intuitive UI that makes editing easy.

Cons : Sometimes the UI can be a bit complex.

Switched from : Wave Video

Reason to switch : I needed a more comprehensive tool for both audio and video editing.

4.1/5

“Professional tool for video editing”

DaVinci Resolve is a powerful editing tool with excellent color correction features and great for team projects.

Pros : DaVinci Resolve offers some of the best editing tools around. As a regular content creator, I love how it fine-tunes my work before uploading. The color correction features are incredibly precise, making my videos look amazing. Plus, it's great for team collaboration on big projects.

Cons : The learning curve is very steep, definitely not beginner-friendly. Also, it requires a desktop or a newer laptop to run smoothly; older devices can suffer from glitches.

Reason to switch : I wanted a tool that offers high precision in color correction and supports team collaboration, and DaVinci Resolve fits the bill perfectly.

4.1/5

“Adobe's Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition Replacement”

DaVinci Resolve offers powerful features in its free version, making it a great alternative to Adobe products.

Pros : I love that DaVinci Resolve has both free and paid versions. I use the free version, and it does everything I need for video editing, just like Premiere Pro. The autosave feature is fantastic, and it utilizes my computer’s GPU instead of the CPU, which is great.

Cons : I wish there were more template options like those available in After Effects through Envato.

Reason to switch : The free version of DaVinci Resolve offers everything I need for video editing without the need for a subscription.

4.1/5

“Force to be reckoned with of Professional Video Editing and Color Grading”

DaVinci Resolve offers professional-level video editing and color grading for free.

Pros : It's unbelievable that DaVinci Resolve is free. It's a one-stop solution for all video editing needs. I switched from Adobe Premiere and noticed a significant improvement in video quality.

Cons : The sound editing in Fairlight and graphics in Fusion are tricky to use. More accessible learning resources would be helpful.

Reason to switch : DaVinci Resolve's ease of use and free cost made it an attractive alternative to Adobe Premiere.

4.1/5

“See the Power of Video Editing”

DaVinci Resolve is a user-friendly, comprehensive tool with outstanding color correction features.

Pros : DaVinci Resolve is comprehensive and user-friendly, with fantastic color correction tools. It's easy to switch between editing, color correction, and audio editing.

Cons : The program sometimes crashes and requires high computer specs. The audio editing tools could be better.

Switched from : Final Cut Pro

Reason to switch : I wanted a more comprehensive editing tool that was easier to use.

4.1/5

“Easy to learn”

DaVinci Resolve is powerful and subscription-free, with a great free version.

Pros : The free version of DaVinci Resolve is very powerful. I've been using the paid version, but the free one is sufficient for most needs. Plus, there’s no subscription!

Cons : I wish the subtitle features were better for making YouTube and TikTok videos.

Reason to switch : The powerful free version and lack of subscription model made DaVinci Resolve a better choice.

4.1/5

“A lot of editing power”

DaVinci Resolve is excellent for fixing live-switching errors and is my first choice for editing.

Pros : DaVinci Resolve makes it easy to correct live-switching mistakes, which is invaluable for my work

Cons : Honestly, I haven't found any major downsides. It's my go-to for editing.

Reason to switch : I needed a tool that could handle complex editing tasks and fix live-switching errors.

3.7/5

“A free tool with incredible capabilities”

DaVinci Resolve is a free, user-friendly tool with many effects and good online support.

Pros : DaVinci Resolve is free and has a clean, easy-to-use interface. There are plenty of free effects, and if something is missing, you can find workarounds. Lots of free online guides are available too.

Cons : Some premium content should be available for free users. Also, important functions are hidden behind keyboard shortcuts, which aren’t well-explained.

Switched from : iMovie

Reason to switch : I needed more advanced features and effects that iMovie couldn't provide.