DaVinci Resolve 21.1 Released - Now With AI Assistant Integration

Written by Michael Larabel in Multimedia on 8 September 2026 at 09:58 AM EDT. 17 Comments
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For those using the Linux-friendly DaVinci Resolve video editing and color correction/grading and visual effects software, DaVinci Resolve 21.1 is out today as a major update to this cross-platform solution.

If not minding proprietary software, DaVinci Resolve easily remains one of the best available video editing solutions that is natively and officially available for Linux systems. With DaVinci Resolve 21.1 it's another step forward for the software at large with expanded camera support, improved multi-camera workflows, new graphics tools, and more.

DaVinci Resolve 21.1 example screenshot


But with it being 2026 and the AI era... The headline feature of DaVinci Resolve 21.1 is AI assistant integration. DaVinci Resolve 21.1 adds AI assistant integration so users can organize media, batch render, eliminate unwanted clips, render media, and other tasks all via AI. The AI integration works with the likes of Claude, Claude Code, and ChatGPT Codex.

Those wanting to learn more about DaVinci Resolve 21.1 can do so via BlackMagicDesign.com.
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