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10 mentions across press, blogs, and newsletters

April 2026

XDA Developers

DaVinci Resolve 21 wants to replace Lightroom now, and it might just get me to switch — and pay for it

DaVinci Resolve 21 is adding new photo editing tools that could replacew Adobe Lightroom, even if the initial beta has some problems.

Apr 21, 2026
EngadgetTech Media

DaVinci Resolve 21 hands-on: A viable Lightroom alternative for casual users

Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve is a highly capable free color grading tool with a history dating way back to the ‘80s, but it has never been thought of as a rival to Adobe’s Lightroom due to its video origins. Now, Blackmagic Design has released a <a href="https://www.engadget.com/apps/black

Apr 20, 2026
WebProNews

Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve 21 Muscles Into Photo Editing and AI Search, Threatening Adobe’s Grip on Creative Workflows

Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a full photo editing module and AI-powered media search, challenging Adobe's subscription dominance with a one-time $295 price tag. The u

Apr 15, 2026
Techspot

DaVinci Resolve 21 beta adds photo editing and deeper AI integration

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Apr 15, 2026
Nerds.xyz

Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 21 Beta with new Photo page and AI tools for Windows, Mac, and Linux

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Apr 14, 2026
The VergeMajor Publication

DaVinci Resolve adds new photo editing tools to take on Lightroom and Photoshop

Blackmagic Design announced an update to its powerful multipurpose post-production software today adding new tools and improved workflows for editing photos. In addition to helping position DaVinci Resolve 21 as an alternative to Adobe's Lightroom and Photoshop, the latest version also introduces ne

Apr 14, 2026
Neowin

DaVinci Resolve 21 lands with Hollywood-level "Photo" feature and massive AI upgrades

Ready to edit photos like a pro colorist? DaVinci Resolve 21 adds a dedicated Photo page and powerful AI tools to transform your

Apr 14, 2026
MacRumors

DaVinci Resolve 21 Adds Photo Editing and AI Search Tools

Blackmagic Design has announced a major update to its professional video editing and color correction software, DaVinci Resolve, including a new Photo page that aims to streamline

Apr 14, 2026
Creative Bloq - Branding

DaVinci Resolve just became a photo-editing app, and it could be a game changer

Could this be the Lightroom alternative we needed?

Apr 14, 2026
EngadgetTech Media

Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve 21 takes on Adobe Lightroom with a new Photo page

Many creators have already switched from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve, and now the developer, Blackmagic Design, is going after Lightroom and Photoshop. The Australian company just unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 in beta at

Apr 14, 2026