A significant milestone for the Windows on Arm platform has been reached with the release of Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve video editor, which is now available for both X86 and Windows on Arm architectures.
DaVinci Resolve, a highly regarded video editing application, has long been touted by Qualcomm as a flagship app that validates the power of its Snapdragon X Elite processors and the broader Windows on Arm ecosystem. The software’s appeal lies in its pricing model—the basic version is free, while professionals can opt for a paid Studio license to unlock additional features. The launch of a Windows on Arm-specific version demonstrates that these devices are now capable of handling professional-grade tasks.
Both the X86 and Windows on Arm versions of DaVinci Resolve are downloadable from Blackmagic’s website, offering the same robust set of features across both platforms. Although DaVinci Resolve supports a wide range of media resolutions, it restricts project mastering and output to Ultra HD or lower on Windows systems and supports only a single GPU, in contrast to the dual GPU support available on the Mac Pro.
The latest update, DaVinci Resolve 19.0, introduces several new features including live media syncing, which allows editors to start working on footage while it is still being recorded, and AI-driven tools for voice isolation, music remixing, and enhanced tracking and stabilization.
