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Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 21
Major update adds new Photo page bringing Hollywood's most advanced color tools to still photos, plus hundreds of new features including even more AI tools, new motion graphic effects, Fairlight folder tracks and more!
Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:07pm
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Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 21 brings Hollywood-level color grading tools to the world of still photography, blending video and image editing workflows.Las Vegas TodayBlackmagic Design today announced DaVinci Resolve 21, a significant update introducing the new Photo page, which enables colorists and photographers to use Hollywood's most advanced color tools for still photos. The update also includes new AI tools, motion graphic effects, audio track management improvements, and more.
Why it matters
DaVinci Resolve is a leading video editing and color grading software used across the film and television industry. This major update brings its powerful color tools to the world of still photography, allowing photographers and visual artists to apply Hollywood-level color grading to their images.
The details
The new Photo page in DaVinci Resolve 21 lets users import and manage photographs, integrating with the color page for node-based grading. This allows colorists and photographers to use tools like primary color correction, curves, qualifiers, power windows, and the node editor to adjust color in artistic ways across an entire photo project. The update also includes new AI tools for tasks like facial refinement, upscaling, and motion blur removal, as well as improvements to keyframing, graphics, audio track management, and immersive media workflows.
- DaVinci Resolve 21 public beta is available for download now from the Blackmagic Design web site.
- DaVinci Resolve 21 will be demonstrated at the Blackmagic Design NAB 2026 booth #N2502.
The players
Blackmagic Design
An Australian company that creates high-quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, and other post-production tools used in the film, TV, and broadcast industries.
Grant Petty
The CEO of Blackmagic Design.
What they’re saying
“The new Photo page in DaVinci Resolve 21 brings Hollywood's most advanced color tools to still photography for the first time.”
— Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design
The takeaway
This major update to DaVinci Resolve expands the software's capabilities beyond video, allowing photographers and visual artists to apply professional-grade color grading and AI-powered tools to their still images. The integration of photo editing into Resolve's existing video workflows could make it an even more essential tool for creative professionals across the media industry.
