While the free version of DaVinci Resolve supports up to Ultra HD 4K, the version (v18.1.0.0016) unlocks advanced features essential for professionals, such as higher frame rates and specialized noise reduction. Quick Tips for Upgrading
: Before upgrading to the 18.x series, Blackmagic Design strongly recommends backing up your existing project library (DiskDB or PostgreSQL). blackmagic-design-davinci-resolve-studio-18-1-0-0016
One of the most practical additions in this build is the support for directly in project settings. Instead of manually calculating pixels, you can now select options like 1080 x 1920 with a single click, instantly setting up your timeline for vertical viewing. 2. Enhanced Team Collaboration While the free version of DaVinci Resolve supports
Whether you are grading flat DSLR footage or producing high-speed vertical shorts, version 18.1 ensures your workflow remains efficient and future-proof. DaVinci Resolve | Blackmagic Design Instead of manually calculating pixels, you can now
For studios and teams, 18.1 introduced a "Timeline Locking" operation. This allows multiple editors to work within the same project library simultaneously without overwriting each other's work.
: When you open a timeline, the system locks it specifically to you, preventing other users from making conflicting changes to that specific sequence while still allowing them to work in the same project bin. 3. Streamlined Audio and Post-Production
DaVinci Resolve remains the industry's only "all-in-one" solution, combining editing, color grading, VFX (Fusion), and Fairlight audio in one interface. Version 18.1 continued this tradition by refining the ease of switching between these tasks without the need to export and re-import files into different software.