DaVinci Resolve 19 has officially launched, bringing native support for Windows on Arm, marking a significant milestone in video editing software. Announced at the 2023 Snapdragon Summit, DaVinci Resolve 19 has beaten its main competitor, Adobe Premiere Pro, which is still only available via Microsoft’s Prism emulator, with a native version expected later this year. This early release could give DaVinci a competitive edge, as users eager for Arm-native software can try DaVinci for free or purchase the full version for $295, comparable to a year’s subscription to Premiere Pro.
However, DaVinci Resolve 19’s new Arm64 compatibility is only functional on newer Windows on Arm PCs, leaving older models like the Surface Pro X out of the equation. The software also continues to be available on macOS, Linux, and Windows x86 systems. With Microsoft’s ongoing push to transition to Arm64 chips, the number of compatible devices is expected to grow, providing a significant boost in performance and battery life. For those eyeing Snapdragon-powered PCs, the availability of a professional-grade video editor like DaVinci is a reassuring step forward.
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