DaVinci Resolve 21 now available with photo editing and AI tools

Blackmagic Design has officially released DaVinci Resolve 21, bringing a new Photo page, AI-powered tools, workflow improvements, and expanded camera format support.

One of the biggest additions in the update is the new Photo page, which allows users to edit and organize still images directly within DaVinci Resolve. The feature includes album management, ratings, collections, Lightroom catalog import support, Apple Photos integration, and GPU-accelerated batch exports.

The update also introduces several AI-powered tools, including IntelliSearch for locating clips and content, CineFocus for adjusting focus effects, and new portrait enhancement features.

Editors gain new keyframing controls, improved subtitle management, timeline comparison tools, and support for Lottie animations and OGraf HTML graphics.

For photographers, DaVinci Resolve 21 adds support for Canon CR3, Panasonic RW2, Fujifilm RAF, Apple ProRAW, and newer Sony ARW RAW formats.

Blackmagic Design said the update is now available for both the free and Studio versions of DaVinci Resolve.

Pricing and Availability

DaVinci Resolve 21 – Free

DaVinci Resolve 21 Studio – USD 295

Available now through Blackmagic Design.

Key New Features

Photo page for still image editing

Lightroom catalog import

Apple Photos integration

GPU-accelerated batch exports

IntelliSearch AI search

CineFocus AI tool

AI portrait enhancement tools

Improved keyframing controls

New Fusion motion graphics tools

Expanded RAW photo format support

Faster Blackmagic Cloud synchronization

Supported New Photo Formats

Canon CR3

Panasonic Lumix RW2

Fujifilm RAF

Apple ProRAW

Sony ARW (compressed)

Nikon NEF improvements