DaVinci Resolve for iPad review

DaVinci Resolve for iPad brings two of the desktop app's pages to the tablet: the cut page for fast editing and the color page that Blackmagic calls Hollywood's most advanced color corrector. The cut page includes source tape browsing, a sync bin and source overwrite for multicam programs. The color page offers primary sliders for beginners alongside PowerWindows, qualifiers, 3D trackers and HDR grading. Blackmagic Cloud lets several people work on the same timeline and accept changes, and project files open in DaVinci Resolve 20 on desktop. The free version is generous. A one-time $94.99 Studio upgrade adds the DaVinci AI Neural Engine for magic mask, smart reframe and voice isolation. It supports Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard, but it is not as touch-native as LumaFusion. Blackmagic recommends an M1 iPad Pro or newer with 8 GB of RAM and warns that earlier iPads may be limited to HD.

Who it is for

iPad Pro owners who want professional color grading for free and plan to move projects to a desktop.

Price

Free; DaVinci Resolve Studio upgrade $94.99 one-time on the US App Store.

DaVinci Resolve Studio $94.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Cut page with source tape, sync bin and source overwrite for fast multicam edits
• Color page with PowerWindows, qualifiers, 3D trackers and HDR grading
• Blackmagic Cloud collaboration with multiple people on one timeline
• Studio upgrade adds magic mask, smart reframe and voice isolation
• Supports H.264, H.265, Apple ProRes and Blackmagic RAW

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free version with professional color tools
• Strength: Projects open in DaVinci Resolve 20 on desktop
• Strength: Supports Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard and Studio and Pro XDR displays
• Weakness: Steeper learning curve than touch-first apps
• Weakness: Earlier iPads may be restricted to HD
• Weakness: AI tools such as magic mask need the $94.99 Studio upgrade

Key facts

• Free version: Yes
• Studio upgrade: $94.99 one-time
• Recommended iPad: iPad Pro M1 or newer with at least 8 GB of RAM
• Formats: H.264, H.265, Apple ProRes, Blackmagic RAW

Where it ranks

DaVinci Resolve for iPad is No. 2 in our Best Video Editors for iPad verdict.