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DaVinci Resolve

Professional editing and colour grading, free.

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Our verdict

Hollywood-grade editing for free. The learning curve is real, but nothing else free comes close.

Good

Free version is very complete
Best-in-class colour
One-time Studio upgrade

Not so good

Steep learning curve
Needs a decent computer

Best for

people who want it freepeople who hate subscriptionspower userscreators

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