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DaVinci Resolve vs iMovie: catalog facts
DaVinci Resolve	iMovie
Freemium The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…	Free Free from Apple, updated through the App Store.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, iOS
Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application The colour grading tools are the industry reference	Free on Mac, iPhone and iPad Built-in video and sound effects
Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download	Apple devices only Aimed at basic editing rather than professional work
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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