The release of DaVinci Resolve 20 brings more than just incremental improvements—it delivers a comprehensive overhaul of professional video editing, color grading, audio mixing, and VFX workflows. With over 100 new features, many powered by cutting-edge AI, it's a must-upgrade for editors and creators alike.
👉 If you’re wondering how to update DaVinci Resolve, follow this step-by-step tutorial: How to update to DaVinci Resolve 20.
Let’s dive into every new tool, tab, and AI-powered enhancement in DaVinci Resolve 20.
General Improvements & Studio-Exclusive Features
- AI Voice Convert: Change speaker voices using AI voice models (Studio only)
- Vertical Video UI Optimization: Automatic layout changes for 9:16 workflows
- AI Super Scale 3x & 4x: Better control of upscaling with customizable sharpness and noise reduction
- Custom sorting in Media Pool: Manually organize clips in thumbnail view
- Improved multi-language subtitle support
Cut & Edit Page Updates
AI Beat Detection
Auto-analyze music tracks and snap cuts to beat markers for tighter rhythm syncing.
Timeline Improvements
- Playhead sync in compound clips
- Access Timeline Settings from stacked timeline tabs
Multicam Reference Audio
Resolve 20 lets you define a reference audio track when creating multicam clips, improving sync accuracy.
Fusion: Deep Image Compositing
Fusion in DaVinci Resolve 20 introduces deep image processing (Studio-only), allowing for realistic layering of 3D renders and overlapping visual elements.
Key Deep Fusion Tools:
Image to Deep,Deep to Image,Deep to PointsdMerge,dHoldout,dCrop
Ideal for advanced compositing, visual effects, and 3D integration​.
Color Page: New Grading Workflow
Smart Auto Grade
AI-powered shot matching, skin tone targeting, and look balancing—great for batch grading fast-moving projects.
Curve and Scopes Enhancements
New curve interfaces and scope tools allow finer contrast, saturation, and hue control.
Color Management
Better support for HDR and ACES workflows, and more flexible tone mapping across color spaces.
Fairlight: AI IntelliCut and Audio Automation
Fairlight becomes a game-changer for sound editing in Resolve 20, with automation and AI making voice workflows smoother than ever.
AI IntelliCut (Studio only)
- Remove Silence: Strip dead air between spoken lines
- Checkerboard to New Tracks: Separate multiple speakers automatically
- Create ADR Cues: Auto-transcription and cue list creation
These tools reduce hours of manual work into minutes​.
Automation Updates
- Channel-specific automation
- Persistent trim automation throughout mix passes
Deliver Page: Export Gets Smarter
Quick Export Overhaul
- Create custom export presets
- Assign icons and display options in List View
- Use interlaced rendering for image sequence outputs
Codec Upgrades
- ProRes encoding on Windows & Linux
- MV-HEVC support with spatial video
- H.265 4:2:2 acceleration via NVIDIA GPUs
- Support for growing TS/MTS files
Additional Highlights
- MultiText Tool in Fusion: Add and manage multi-layer text in one node
- Optimized UI for vertical editing across all pages
- EXR HT JPEG 2000 decode support
- Support for Sony Burano 2.0, RED SDK 8.6
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Inside this course, you'll learn:
- How to use all the new AI tools in real-world editing workflows
- Advanced color correction and grading techniques using nodes
- Fairlight audio mixing for cinematic sound design
- Fusion basics for pro-level motion graphics
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FAQ DaVinci Resolve 20 New features
What is new in DaVinci Resolve 20?
DaVinci Resolve 20 introduces AI-powered tools like Voice Convert, IntelliCut for audio automation, smart color grading, deep image compositing in Fusion, and export enhancements such as ProRes on Windows and spatial video support.
Does DaVinci Resolve 20 include new AI tools?
Yes, DaVinci Resolve 20 adds several AI features including AI Voice Convert, Super Scale 4x, IntelliCut audio editing, AI beat detection, and smart auto-grade for color matching.
What is AI Voice Convert in DaVinci Resolve 20?
AI Voice Convert lets you change the tone, gender, or clarity of a voiceover using deep learning models. It’s available in the Studio version and is ideal for ADR or voice replacements.
What is IntelliCut in DaVinci Resolve 20?
IntelliCut is a Studio-exclusive AI feature in the Fairlight page that automatically removes silence, splits tracks by speaker, and generates ADR cues, speeding up audio post-production.
Is DaVinci Resolve 20 available for free?
Yes, a free version of DaVinci Resolve 20 is available, but some features like AI Voice Convert, IntelliCut, and deep image compositing are exclusive to the Studio (paid) version.
Can I use DaVinci Resolve 20 on Windows and Linux?
Yes, DaVinci Resolve 20 supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. ProRes encoding and many GPU-accelerated features now also work on Windows and Linux systems.
How do I update to DaVinci Resolve 20?
You can update via the Blackmagic Design website or directly from your current version. For help, follow this step-by-step guide: How to Update DaVinci Resolve
What are the biggest improvements in the color page in Resolve 20?
Resolve 20 introduces Smart Auto Grade, updated scopes, refined color curves, and better support for HDR and ACES workflows—making professional color correction even faster.
Are there new features in Fusion in DaVinci Resolve 20?
Yes, Fusion now includes deep image compositing nodes, a new MultiText tool, improved glow and edge detection effects, and faster EXR and USD support.
Does DaVinci Resolve 20 improve export and delivery options?
Yes, the Deliver page now supports interlaced rendering, spatial video, custom quick export presets, and ProRes encoding on all platforms, including Windows and Linux.
Where can I learn how to use DaVinci Resolve 20 professionally?
You can join the DaVinci Resolve Course by Miracamp to learn AI tools, color grading, Fusion, Fairlight, and export workflows with real-world projects and expert instruction.
