DaVinci Resolve free version for nonprofits

Pricing for nonprofits

DaVinci Resolve is free to download with editing, color, effects and audio pages. Studio ($295) adds AI tools, noise reduction and 10-bit 4K-plus support.

Review for nonprofits

Hollywood-grade editor, color and audio suite with a free version for Mac, Windows and Linux.

DaVinci Resolve is free to download with editing, color, effects and audio pages. Studio ($295) adds AI tools, noise reduction and 10-bit 4K-plus support.

Typical nonprofit uses:

Cut event recaps and interviews on the edit page
Grade footage with the Hollywood color tools
Mix voiceovers and music on the Fairlight audio page
Export finished videos for YouTube and Vimeo

Pros:

Full edit, color, effects and audio toolset free
Multi-user collaboration included in the free version
Free version handles up to Ultra HD 3840 by 2160
One-time $295 Studio licence, no subscription

Cons:

Free version limited to 8-bit video up to 60fps
AI Neural Engine and noise reduction need Studio
Professional depth means a real learning curve
Demanding projects want strong hardware

FAQ about DaVinci Resolve for nonprofits

What does the free version include?

Editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and Fairlight audio, multi-user collaboration and HDR grading, working with virtually all 8-bit formats up to Ultra HD at 60fps.

What needs the paid Studio version?

The DaVinci AI Neural Engine, dozens of extra Resolve FX, temporal and AI spatial noise reduction, text-based editing, 10-bit video up to 120fps and resolutions beyond 4K. Studio costs $295.

Is DaVinci Resolve really free?

Yes. The free version is a free download from Blackmagic Design. Studio is a separate one-time $295 purchase for the extra professional features.