DaVinci Resolve Studio 21 v21.0 Beta 2 for Mac

DaVinci Resolve Studio 21 v21.0 Beta 2 for Mac

DaVinci Resolve is the world’s only solution for editing and color correction, visual effects, graphics creation, and audio post-production in a single software environment. Its modern, stylish interface is simple and intuitive for both new and experienced users.

DaVinci Resolve significantly streamlines your creative process, eliminating the need to master multiple applications or switch between different systems. This allows you to work with high-quality original images. Essentially, DaVinci Resolve combines all the attributes of a post-production studio. Now you have access to the same DaVinci Resolve tools used in Hollywood!

Many film and television professionals prefer DaVinci Resolve. Its incredible quality and extensive toolset set it apart from the competition. DaVinci Resolve utilizes Emmy™-winning, patented YRGB color space processing with 32-bit floating-point precision.

Support for the latest HDR formats is also provided. Furthermore, there’s a Fairlight block for mixing and mastering audio. Now, video grading can be accomplished using tools commonly used by professional colorists, editors, artists, and sound engineers.

When Blackmagic Design makes a big move, the entire post-production world pays attention. DaVinci Resolve Studio 21 unveiled at NAB 2026 is being called one of the most significant updates in the software’s history. Beta 2, released on April 27, 2026, brings refinements, expanded RAW support, and important bug fixes on top of the massive features already introduced in Beta 1.

The Headline: A Brand New Photo Page

The most game-changing addition in Resolve 21 is a completely new Photo Page — and it’s exactly what it sounds like. For the first time ever, DaVinci Resolve’s world-class color grading tools can now be applied directly to still images, not just video.

The Photo Page includes:

• LightBox mode view all albums with grades applied in real time
• Filtering by grading status, star ratings, flags, and clip color
• Batch tagging and RAW parameter adjustments for large shoots
• Albums organized by shooting day, camera model, or custom criteria
• Import Lightroom Catalog files directly a direct challenge to Adobe’s dominance
• Tethered camera capture from Sony and Canon cameras (Studio only)

RAW file support includes Canon CR3, Fujifilm RAF, Apple ProRAW, and compressed ARW from Sony A7V and newer cameras.

Powerful New AI Tools (Studio Only)

DaVinci Resolve Studio 21 pushes the AI toolset into bold new territory:

• AI Depth of Field apply cinematic depth of field effects in post
• AI Motion Deblur remove motion blur from footage intelligently
• AI Blemish Removal automated skin retouching, straight in Resolve
• AI De-Aging yes,really.Facial de-aging, built right in
• AI IntelliSearch search for specific people or objects across your media
• AI SlateFinder & SlateID automatically detect slates and populate clip metadata

Fusion Page: Major Motion Graphics Upgrades

The Fusion compositing page gets a huge boost in Resolve 21:

• Krokodove library integrated over 100 tools and effects including 2D and 3D motion graphics templates, now built directly into Resolve
• Fairlight Animator  use audio tracks to drive Fusion animations
• Lottie format support import 2D animations directly
• OGraf format support HTML-based graphics in your timeline
• Text+ and MultiText now support colored fonts and emojis
• Lens Distort node can now analyze checkerboard grids and apply automatic lens corrections with GPU acceleration

Beta 2 Specific Improvements

Beta 2 tightened several rough edges from the initial release:

• More intuitive Photo page crop and rotate behavior
• Improved metadata and crop handling on export
• Better export file naming consistency
• Improved AI search and analysis reliability
• Assorted stability fixes across all pages

Important Note for Beta Users

This is a public beta build not a final release. Always back up your projects before opening them in Resolve 21, as upgraded projects cannot be reopened in previous versions. Avoid using on deadline critical deliverables until the stable release arrives.

Pricing & Availability

• DaVinci Resolve 21 Beta free public download from Blackmagic Design
• DaVinci Resolve Studio $295 one-time purchase (unlocks AI tools, collaboration, advanced finishing)
• Compatible with macOS 11 and later, supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs

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