DaVinci Resolve 21 launches with a groundbreaking Photo page bringing Hollywood color tools to still photography and an expanded AI toolset. The update introduces AI IntelliSearch for content-based media retrieval, face detection capabilities, and professional-grade tools like the AI CineFocus for depth manipulation. Blackmagic Design continues its push into creative AI with de-aging, blemish removal, and speech generation features that work from minimal samples.

The new Photo page integrates DaVinci's powerful node-based color grading system with photography workflows. Users can now apply Hollywood color correction techniques to still images using primary correction tools, curves, and qualifiers while preserving original quality through non-destructive editing. The LightBox view allows real-time grading across entire collections, and AI-powered search eliminates manual tagging for faster image organization.

Workflows improve with enhanced keyframing in Edit and Cut pages, allowing simultaneous adjustments to multiple clips and direct Fusion effect manipulation. The Fairlight folder function simplifies audio track management, while increased support for immersive and VR content positions DaVinci Resolve at the forefront of emerging media technologies. The Blackmagic Cloud collaboration enables real-time sharing of albums, grades, and effects across global teams.