Official download routes
Choose Free or Studio, then your computer
Get DaVinci Resolve from Blackmagic Design. These links open the vendor’s pages, not an installer hosted here.
DaVinci Resolve Free
Start with the free editor. It is not a timed Studio trial.
Get Free from BlackmagicDaVinci Resolve Studio
Use the separate Studio installer for your activation key, dongle or assigned Cloud license. Mac App Store purchases use the Store edition.
Find Studio in Blackmagic SupportWindows: choose Windows x86 for Intel or AMD x64 PCs. Choose Windows ARM only for supported ARM hardware; the 21.1 readme lists Snapdragon X Elite and Windows 11 for ARM. Mac users choose Mac OS X; Linux users choose Linux. Check the version’s requirements before installing.
One deeper guide per decision
Download and install guides
Choose your operating system, settle the Windows processor question, or find an older release. Each card opens one focused guide.
DaVinci Resolve for Windows
Download from Blackmagic. Intel and AMD PCs need 64-bit Windows and the Windows x86 package; supported Snapdragon PCs use Windows ARM. Back up before updating.
DaVinci Resolve for Mac
Choose Blackmagic’s download or its official Mac App Store edition. Check your Mac’s compatibility and Studio license channel, then protect projects before installing.
Windows x86 vs ARM
For an Intel or AMD x64 PC, choose Windows x86. For a supported Windows ARM PC, choose ARM. Check System type first, then verify drivers and plugins before moving a working project.
DaVinci Resolve Old Versions
Get older Resolve installers from Blackmagic’s Support Center under Latest Downloads. Match the release, Free or Studio edition and platform; keep a compatible project backup before replacing the app.
DaVinci Resolve Studio Download
Download the separate Studio installer from Blackmagic’s Support Center. Use your existing activation key, dongle or assigned Cloud rental; a Mac App Store purchase needs the Store edition.
DaVinci Resolve for Linux
Get the official Linux ZIP, check the Rocky Linux and GPU requirements, then test your real media. Ubuntu and Debian need a separately maintained installation route.
No standard desktop installer?
Mobile, ChromeOS and failed installations
Use these guides when the device has a different Resolve route, no supported native editor, or the correct desktop package refuses to install.
DaVinci Resolve for iPad
Get the official free iPad app, check your model and storage, then test a short edit and export. Studio is a separate iPad purchase; desktop project transfers need a version and media check.
Resolve for Android & iPhone?
No official Resolve editor runs on Android phones or iPhone. Check the genuine Camera app, avoid fake APKs, and choose between transferring footage to Resolve and editing on the phone.
DaVinci Resolve for Chromebook
No official Resolve build supports ChromeOS. Choose remote access to a suitable Resolve computer, or use Clipchamp or a compatible local editor to finish the video on your Chromebook.
Fix Resolve Installation Errors
Match the exact installation error before changing anything: check the official package, protect projects, and follow the right Windows, Mac or Linux recovery path.
At the vendor’s download window
Edition first. Platform second.
The Free and Studio packages are separate. Still deciding? Use our Free vs Studio comparison and license pricing guide.
On Windows, open Settings > System > About and read System type. Blackmagic’s x86 label does not mean a 32-bit installer. For hardware and operating-system checks, see the dated system requirements guide.
If a registration form appears, follow the current official form. A free download is not a promise of a permanent registration bypass.
Protect the working project
Back up before opening it in 21.1
Blackmagic’s 21.1 Free readme and Studio readme recommend a full project-library backup and individual project backups. They say projects opened or created in 21.1 cannot be opened in 20.3.2, even though the library remains compatible.
Keep a working installer and test a disposable project before moving active work. Follow the safe update workflow for rollback preparation.
Choose the right purchase channel
Mac App Store is a separate license
Blackmagic’s official Mac App Store listing is legitimate. Studio purchases there are not interchangeable with activation keys, dongles or Cloud licenses for the direct download.
If your team assigns a Cloud rental, follow Blackmagic’s Studio sign-in instructions. A Cloud account by itself is not an assigned Studio license.
Before you download
DaVinci Resolve download FAQ
Is DaVinci Resolve free to download?
Yes. Choose the Free edition if you do not have a Studio license. It is not a timed Studio trial. Studio is a separate installer with its own license requirements.
Should I download Windows x86 or Windows ARM?
Choose Windows x86 for an Intel or AMD x64 Windows PC. Choose Windows ARM only for supported ARM hardware; the 21.1 readme lists Windows 11 for ARM and Snapdragon X Elite. Both branches are 64-bit.
Where is the safest place to download DaVinci Resolve?
Use Blackmagic Design’s product or Support Center pages, or its official Mac App Store listing. Avoid repackaged installers, cracks and unofficial APKs. This website does not host Resolve installers.
What is the latest DaVinci Resolve version?
Blackmagic listed DaVinci Resolve and Studio 21.1 for desktop on September 8, 2026, when this hub was checked. Mac App Store and iPad releases can differ. Check the vendor’s current listing before downloading.
Can I download an older DaVinci Resolve version?
Yes. Blackmagic keeps older releases in its Support Center. Match the edition, version and platform, and keep compatible project backups. Installing an older app does not make a newer project backward-compatible.
Does DaVinci Resolve need an activation key?
The Free edition does not need a Studio activation key. The direct Studio edition supports an activation key, license dongle or assigned Blackmagic Cloud license. Mac App Store Studio purchases use a separate Store license.
Can I install DaVinci Resolve on both Mac and Windows?
Blackmagic provides separate Mac and Windows packages. Each computer must meet its version’s requirements. For Studio, check the license channel and activation limits; a Mac App Store purchase is not a Windows Studio license. Test media paths, plug-ins and project compatibility before moving work.
