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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

<1 month

Return on Investment

4 months

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DaVinci Resolve Reviews (212)

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Users consistently praise the software for its powerful color grading and intuitive interface, which facilitate professional-level video editing. Many appreciate the comprehensive features that allow for seamless transitions between editing, color correction, and audio work. However, a common limitation noted is the steep learning curve for beginners, which can make initial navigation challenging.

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Nicolas T.
NT
3D Environment Artist
"Fast Learning Curve, Efficient and Versatile Editing"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

I really appreciate the ease of use in DaVinci Resolve, with everything set correctly in the UI. Even if I'm not sure where something is, I can quickly search for it and be ready to go. It's also pretty fast, and I feel like it has significantly improved my workflow. The interface is incredibly well-resolved. The fact that the free version is pretty capable is also amazing for people starting out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

I think one of the things that DaVinci Resolve is less capable of is when we start getting to longer videos that are also higher in resolution. But I guess that also gets kicked out of the way when you use proxies, so it's probably something related to hardware and not the software itself. It has some bugs here and there like the voice over not being saved if the voice over window in on top of the footage and something like that but you can manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CG
Consultant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The tool to start a career in video editing"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

Not only it is a video editor, but a complete suite for editing, color correcting, audio and VFX in just one program, and it is free for most of the tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

Some features are only provided in the paid version, but at least they are the most advanced ones. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SD
web dev
Information Technology and Services
"Easy tools for excellent video editing"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

I really like the trimming feature of DaVinci Resolve with shortcuts, which makes trimming very easy. Also, when I upload my files in the director, I can take them to the edit section and directly bring them to my timeline, and it buffers less even with eight GB RAM. It works as fast as I need and there is no drop in frame rate. During editing, it doesn't make my CPU feel like a powerhouse. Its setup process is also very user-friendly and it guided me step-by-step, which felt very convenient. After that, I really enjoyed it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

So far, I haven't seen any issues with DaVinci Resolve, but if you want to make it even better, I can offer some suggestions. When you do coloring in it, I would like to see some samples available for free, such as filters that you can click on. At least five or six filters should be provided for free, after which you can charge a basic premium. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Juan Manuel I.
JI
Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Probably the Best Free Option Out There"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

Probably the best free option out there. Regular updates keep the software bug free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

Misses a few features in the free version to make editing faster. Some alternatives to it have these options. For example, audio transcription.

You need pretty much a powerful computer to run it without issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Eugenio C.
EC
Freelance Photo Retoucher &amp; E-commerce Image Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Professional, Easy to Use, and a Great Free Version to Try"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

The free version lets you try out and experience the software, and it feels professional and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

So far, I haven’t come across any features that feel unhelpful. I’m not using the Failight and Fusion features right now, simply because I haven’t needed them yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Emilie P.
EP
Social Media Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Cost-Effective, Versatile Editing Powerhouse"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

I use DaVinci Resolve for creating publicity or reel, and I find it provides an easy editing tool that's quick, simple, and of quality. I like that you can do anything with it, especially with the greenscreen tools and text tools that give you a lot of ability. It's also cost-effective compared to what I was using before, so it's quite easy for my setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

I sometimes need to ask the online community to understand how to do things, but it's not much of a problem. Occasionally, it doesn't work as quickly as I would need. Also, I wish it had more reel-friendly possibilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

deepak s.
DS
Social Media Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Versatile Editing and Intuitive Interface Make Davinci a Standout"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

Davinci provides a flexible editing experience, accommodating all the editing techniques I require. The user interface is intuitive and simple to use, which makes navigation smooth. I also value the frequent updates that continually enhance the software. However, it can be somewhat challenging for beginners to get started. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

At first, figuring out how to get the correct audio output was challenging. The audio and video output settings were quite confusing in the beginning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kelly W.
KW
Marketing specialist
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Professional video editing and creation with a learning curve"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

DaVinci Resolve provides amazing tools for creating and editing videos to a professional standard. It can also be used on an iPad, although some features are slightly limited compared with the desktop version. But being able to be used on an iPad is critical for me, so this is a big win compared to many competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

Things are sometimes a little challenging to navigate on an ipad. For instance some screens are hidden and can only be accessed by typing a keyboard shortcut, which isn’t always easy to remember. If I don’t use the app for a while, I have to google the shortcut again… Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Snehith R.
SR
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Video Editing with Powerful Features"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

I really like how this software helps me edit videos and change different attributes easily like color grading, animation etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

It's a bit difficult to learn especially the fusion section but once you master it you can do anything with it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civic & Social Organization
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"DaVinci Resolve Delivers Professional Results with an Amazing Toolset"
What do you like best about DaVinci Resolve?

DaVinci Resolve gives you professional results with an amazing list of tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DaVinci Resolve?

With a tool as powerful as this, there's definitely a learning curve to overcome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Kevin Flood
Last activity about 4 years ago

I've lost audio on my program timeline.

Michael D.
MD
Michael Dominguez
Last activity 2 months ago

Will there ever be a way to batch-stabilize footage in the future?

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

<1 month

Return on Investment

4 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$
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