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VSDC Free Video EditorDaVinci Resolve
Free

The free edition has no watermark or export limits; a separate Pro edition is sold.

 Freemium

The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Exports up to 4K with no watermark
  • Color grading tools with LUTs and scopes
  • Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application
  • The colour grading tools are the industry reference
  • Windows only
  • Not open source
  • Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle
  • Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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