Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio firmware v16.1

Blackmagic Design · Released Oct 18, 2019 · First seen Jul 5, 2026

v16.1 is not the latest firmware for the Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio: the current version is v21.1.1 (October 2, 2026). Go to v21.1.1

What's in this update

This update adds a new sync bin for working with multiple angles from different cameras on the cut page, a new boring detector, enhanced close up edits using facial recognition, improved trim​ming and snapping, redesigned timeline rulers, more accurate waveform drawing and introduces interface refinements on the cut page.

DaVinci Resolve 16.1 also features support for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera presets in the Fusion 3D camera tracker, improved adjustment clips, better keyframe smoothing for position animations, improved CIE scopes, support for alpha ch​annels when using ResolveFX and OpenFX plugins, and more.

This version requires a DaVinci Resolve Studio license dongle or software activation code.

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