The free version has everything you need, and you can continue working with it as you progress without ever needing to upgrade. Though these are all powerful features, they’re not essential. The paid version adds Neural Engine, Stereoscopic 3D tools, advanced HDR grading and scopes, plus a bunch of extra filters and plugins. It’s rather exceptional that such a pro-grade tool comes at no cost.īlackMagic Design does offer a paid version with DaVinci Resolve Studio. DaVinci Resolve is great for beginners, but it’s not beginner’s software. The amazing thing about DaVinci Resolve is that, once you discover that video editing is your thing, you won’t outgrow the software. And if you’re not sure if editing is really for you and you don’t know yet what you need from a video editing software, it could mean a lot of money wasted. When you’re just dipping your toes into the video editing waters, it’s always a sound decision not to invest money in it yet.

While these are all excellent options, I would personally recommend BlackMagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve 17 as the best option for budding video editors.

Ask any video editor which video editing software would be the best option for beginners, and they’ll most probably suggest the classics: Apple iMovie, Wondershare filmora9, or Cyberlink PowerDirector 365.

Davinci resolve free edition