DaVinci Resolve 21 Beta 4 Adds FCPXML Support and AI Updates

POSTED 29th OF May, 2026, Posted by Summer Magdaraog

Blackmagic Design has released DaVinci Resolve 21 Public Beta 4, bringing updates across editing, color management, Fusion, Fairlight, AI-powered tools, and photo workflows.

This beta release focuses on workflow refinements, compatibility updates, performance improvements, and bug fixes for professional post-production environments.

Important Compatibility Information

Blackmagic Design confirmed that project libraries remain compatible with DaVinci Resolve 20.3.2. However, projects opened or created in DaVinci Resolve 21.0b4 can no longer be reopened in 20.3.2.

Before updating, Blackmagic Design recommends:

Backing up the entire project library
Creating separate backups for individual projects

AI Tool Improvements

DaVinci Resolve 21 Public Beta 4 includes several updates for AI-assisted workflows:

Improved visual quality for AI CineFocus
Better handling for AI Blemish Removal
Reduced shimmer artifacts caused by AI Blemish Removal
Fixed issues where AI Blemish Removal affected areas outside the face
Improved Magic Mask render handling for clips with handles
Fixed incorrect render resolution behavior in some Magic Mask workflows

These updates improve reliability when working with automated cleanup and AI-based effects.

Color Management and HDR Updates

This release adds:

Support for Insta360 I-Log gamma in color management
Trim pass selection for:

Dolby Vision
HDR10+
HDR Vivid

Blackmagic Design also fixed several image decoding and color management issues affecting:

Canon CR2 and CR3 files
Fujifilm XF10 RAF images
Certain DNG files
ProRaw DNG workflows

Additional fixes address:

Crushed highlights in Canon RAW images
Purple highlight artifacts in some Fujifilm RAF files
Incorrect color decoding in specific DNG formats
Dolby Vision IMF metadata issues

Photo Workflow Updates

The Photo workflow introduced in Resolve 21 receives several usability updates in Beta 4.

New additions include:

Media Pool indicators showing photo usage in albums
Paste and remove attributes support for photos
Improved live preview behavior
More consistent data burn logo handling
Retention of Photo page effect favorites

Blackmagic Design also fixed issues involving:

Incorrect photo crop resets
Source transform and orientation resets
Resolve FX alignment on photos
Resolve FX Warper behavior on photo-based workflows

Final Cut Pro 12 FCPXML Support

DaVinci Resolve 21.0b4 now supports importing and exporting Final Cut Pro 12 FCPXML files.

This improves compatibility between Resolve and Final Cut Pro workflows, making project exchange easier for collaborative editing environments.

Editing and Timeline Workflow Improvements

This beta includes several timeline and editing workflow updates:

Ability to toggle retime frame inputs between frame count and timecode
Improved marker placement behavior on trimmed clips
Reduced lag when moving large numbers of clips with visible keyframes
Better multicam audio handling during multicam creation
Fixed issues detaching synced audio from linked clips
Improved handling for clips with multiple audio channels in the Cut page
Switching between A mode and C mode now automatically deselects clips
Fixed viewer line behavior for vertical timelines on the Color page

Fusion and Fairlight Updates

Fusion updates include:

Keyframe editor support for Fusion motion paths and modifiers
Fixed Fusion floating window issues after resetting layouts
Improved dual-screen workflow behavior for Photo compositions
Fixed issues with Fusion paint tools on non-default layers
Improved OpenEXR loading from DRFX files
Fixed OGraf issues involving non-square pixels
Fixed OGraf and Lottie workflow issues on network drives

Fairlight improvements include:

Better automation line display on Retina displays
Improved Music Retimer handling for audio with significant tempo changes

Workflow Integration and System Fixes

Additional fixes and improvements include:

Remote Monitor now installs automatically with DaVinci Resolve on Windows
Improved GetStills API workflow integration
Fixed Presentation and Dropbox marker behavior during background rendering
Improved background render status reporting when using audio normalization
Fixed Blackmagic RAW metadata handling for good take clips
Improved handling of good take tags in older projects and presets
Fixed Panasonic P2 clips incorrectly displaying as MXF files

Blackmagic Design also included general performance and stability improvements across the application.

Minimum System Requirements

macOS

macOS 15 Sequoia or later
Apple Silicon Mac
8 GB memory minimum
16 GB memory for Fusion workflows
16 GB memory for advanced AI tools
32 GB recommended for background rendering and analysis

Windows

Windows 10 Creators Update or later
16 GB RAM minimum
32 GB RAM recommended for Fusion workflows
GPU with at least 4 GB VRAM
16 GB VRAM for advanced AI tools
32 GB RAM and 12 GB VRAM for background rendering
GPU with OpenCL 1.2 or CUDA 12.8 support
NVIDIA Studio Driver 581.57 or newer

Windows for ARM

Windows 11 for ARM
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor
16 GB RAM minimum
32 GB RAM recommended for 4K workflows and Fusion

Linux

Rocky Linux 8.6
32 GB RAM minimum
GPU with at least 4 GB VRAM
16 GB VRAM for advanced AI tools
32 GB RAM and 12 GB VRAM for background rendering
GPU with OpenCL 1.2 or CUDA 12.8 support
NVIDIA Studio Driver 580.119.02 or newer

Download DaVinci Resolve 21 Public Beta 4

DaVinci Resolve 21 Public Beta 4 is now available through Blackmagic Design’s official support page for existing users.

Because this is still a beta release, testing in non-production environments is recommended before deploying it into active workflows.

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