One of the biggest questions users ask: "Is DaVinci Resolve 18 faster than version 17?"

The answer is generally yes, but with caveats.

If you are into video editing, you have heard the whisper: “DaVinci Resolve is basically Hollywood-grade software... and it’s free.”

With version 18, Blackmagic Design didn’t just tweak the UI. They fundamentally changed where and how we edit. Let’s dive into why DaVinci Resolve 18 is currently the most powerful NLE (Non-Linear Editor) for its price—$0.

| Action | Windows/Linux | macOS | |--------|---------------|-------| | Cut clip | B (blade) then click | same | | Select mode | A | same | | Trim mode | T | same | | Play/Pause | Space | Space | | Zoom timeline | Ctrl + +/- | Cmd + +/- | | Fit timeline to view | Shift + Z | Shift + Z | | Render in/out | Ctrl + R | Cmd + R | | Undo | Ctrl + Z | Cmd + Z |