How to activate Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio License

DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 Activation Key

If you’ve purchased the DaVinci Resolve Studio Activation Key, getting started is fast and simple. This step-by-step guide will help you download, install, and activate DaVinci Resolve Studio.

What is DaVinci Resolve Studio?

DaVinci Resolve Studio is the premium version of Blackmagic Design’s all-in-one editing software. It includes everything from the free edition, plus powerful extras like noise reduction, HDR color grading, stereoscopic 3D, and advanced AI tools such as Face Refinement, Magic Mask, and Auto Reframe.

With features for multi-user collaboration and faster overall performance, it’s built for filmmakers, broadcasters, vloggers, small studios, and professional post-production teams who demand the highest level of creative control, precision, and image quality.

Activate DaVinci Resolve Studio 20: the quick, no-stress way

Blackmagic Design just rolled out DaVinci Resolve Studio 20—the pro toolkit editors, colorists, and creators rely on every day.

Already have a Studio activation key? You’re set. Your key still works with Resolve Studio 19 and older versions, so there’s nothing extra to buy.

How activation works (it’s simple):

1. Connect your computer to the internet.
2. Open DaVinci Resolve Studio and enter your activation key.
3. The app does a one-time online check—after that, you can work offline without any hassle.

One important prep step: before you install Studio 20, uninstall any free or previous Resolve on your machine. This avoids conflicts and helps Studio install cleanly the first time.

Follow this guide and you’ll have Studio 20 up and running in minutes—ready for advanced color, AI tools (like Magic Mask and Auto Reframe), HDR workflows, and multi-user collaboration. It’s the same feature set trusted by filmmakers, broadcasters, vloggers, small studios, and pro post teams worldwide.

Lost Your Key?

Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.
If you bought your DaVinci Resolve Studio license from Coremicro, we keep your activation key safely on file so you’ll never lose access.

Need help? Contact us:

• 📧 Email: orders@coremicro.com
• 📞 Call: 510-687-1234

Follow these simple steps to order, activate, and install DaVinci Resolve Studio in minutes.

• Place Your Order
  Choose one of the following options:

  • Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio (License Key)

  • Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio with Speed Editor

  Please note: This item is non-returnable and non-refundable.

• Email Delivery

  • The activation key will be emailed the same day for orders placed Monday–Friday, 9am–4:30 pm PT.

  • If applicable, select “Email Delivery – US Customers Only” at checkout.

• Prepare for Installation

  • Uninstall the free version of DaVinci Resolve if it is already installed on your computer.

  • Download the latest version of Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 from the official Blackmagic Design website.

• Select DaVinci Resolve Studio 20, then choose your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

• Register your DaVinci Resolve Studio license, or click “Download Only” in the bottom-left corner to skip registration.

• Downloading the installation file.

• Save the download file to a new folder.

• Locate the downloaded file and extract its contents before proceeding with the installation.

• Double-click the installation file.

• Select all necessary components. If you plan to use multi-user collaboration, make sure to check the box for PostgreSQL.

• The installation will begin, and the Setup Wizard will guide you through the process.

• Review and accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA) to continue.

• Choose Destination Folder.

• Click install.

• Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve.

• Installation Completed.

• Windows Confirmation: Installation Complete with Optional Restart Prompt

• Double-click the DaVinci Resolve icon on your desktop to launch the application.

• When the DaVinci Resolve welcome window appears, click “Skip Tour” to proceed.

• Select "Quick Setup" or click "Skip and Start Right Now".

• Check your email titled "DaVinci Resolve Studio Activation Key for Your Coremicro Order #XXXXXXX" for your DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 activation key.

• Enter the 25-digit DaVinci Resolve activation key provided in your email from Coremicro

• Once the activation key is validated, DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 will launch and be ready for editing.