# ChatCut vs DaVinci Resolve Source: [ChatCut vs DaVinci Resolve]() Content index: [llms.txt]() Last updated: 2026-11-05 Resolve gives you every control. ChatCut gives you an AI agent that edits from one sentence. ## Built for AI editing, not manual timelines DaVinci Resolve is a manual post-production suite with AI tools gated behind Studio. ChatCut is AI-native: describe the edit, generate assets on the timeline, and export XML to Resolve when you want to grade. | Capability | ChatCut | DaVinci Resolve | | --- | --- | --- | | AI-native editing | | Describe the edit, AI makes it | Yes | No — You edit by hand | | Motion graphics from a prompt | Yes — Editable layers | No — Fusion, by hand | | AI video generation | Yes | No | | AI images and music | Yes | No | | Long video to shorts | Yes | No — Pick clips by hand | | Talking avatars | Yes | No | | Your AI runs the editor | | Claude Code and Codex | Yes | Paid: Studio — Paid license | | Desktop app open to your AI | Yes — Free local MCP | Paid: Studio — Paid license | | Free in ChatCut, paid in DaVinci | | Auto captions | Yes — Free | Paid: Studio | | Voice noise cleanup | Yes — Free, on your computer | Paid: Studio | | AI background removal | Yes — Free on desktop | Paid: Studio — Magic Mask | | Skin and face retouch | Yes — Free on desktop | Paid: Studio — Face Refinement | | Both do it | | Multitrack timeline | Both | | 4K 60 fps export | Both | | Color grading and LUTs | Both | | Multicam sync | Both | | DaVinci Resolve XML timeline | Both | | Mac and Windows | Both | DaVinci Resolve details from its own pages, checked November 7, 2026 (2026-11-07): [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve) · [DaVinci Resolve Studio](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/studio) · [DaVinci Resolve 21 what's new](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/whatsnew) · [DaVinci Resolve 21.1 release](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/media/partial/release/20260908-03) ## Skip the learning curve Each of these is one instruction to the agent, and the timeline can go to Resolve for grading. ### Edit before you learn the Edit page Describe the cut and the agent removes fillers, pauses and bad takes. [Try Speech Cleanup](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/speech-cleanup) ### Captions without Resolve Studio Auto captions in an animated style, on the free plan. [Try Add captions](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/add-captions) ### Graphics without Fusion nodes Ask for callouts and charts and get editable motion graphics. [Try Editorial Explainer](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/motion-graphics?template=mg-packaging-editorial-explainer) ### A dubbed version, ready to grade Translate and lip sync the video, then grade it in Resolve if you like. [Try Video Translation](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/video-translation) ## Use ChatCut from your agent Paste one prompt into Claude Code or Codex. It installs ChatCut and starts the edit. ### Claude Code Rough cut for Resolve Read chatcut.io/desktop to install ChatCut, then cut my podcast to the best 10 minutes and export it as XML for DaVinci Resolve. ### Codex Make a short Read chatcut.io/desktop to install ChatCut, then turn my long video into three vertical shorts with captions. [How the Agent Plugin works](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/chatcut-products) ## Start from a skill Ready-made recipes for edits that would take hours to build by hand. - [**Talking-Head Edit Recreation**](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/recreate-a-video) - [**Runway Rebel**](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/motion-graphics?template=mg-packaging-runway-rebel) - [**SaaS Kinetic Type Launch**](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/app-promo?template=app-promo-kinetic-type) - [**Claymotion**](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/explainer-videos?template=animated-explainer-claymotion) - [**Sugar Crystal Storm**](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/product-tv-commercials?template=tvc-sugar-crystal-storm) - [**Urban Parkour**](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills/viral-effects?template=urban-parkour) [See all skills](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/skills) ## ChatCut vs DaVinci Resolve FAQ Is ChatCut a DaVinci Resolve alternative? For fast, everyday edits, yes: you describe the video and the agent makes it. For deep color grading and finishing, Resolve is stronger, and you can send a ChatCut timeline to Resolve as XML. Can I open a ChatCut edit in DaVinci Resolve? Yes. ChatCut exports an XML timeline that Resolve imports with your cuts in place. Captions, motion graphics and some effects may need to be rebuilt or rendered first. [Export an XML timeline](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/export-xml) Is ChatCut free? Yes. The Free plan includes the editor, uploads, transcription, captions and standard exports. AI generation and the built-in agent use credits, and AI video generation needs a paid plan. [See ChatCut pricing](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/pricing) Can I use ChatCut from Claude Code or Codex? Yes. The ChatCut plugin runs in Claude Code and the Codex app, and ChatCut Desktop connects Claude Code, Codex and other agents through a local MCP server. Your agent edits the real timeline, which you can keep adjusting by hand. [How the plugin works](https://pr-821-preview.chatcut.dev/docs/chatcut-products) Where does ChatCut run? ChatCut Desktop runs on macOS 13 or newer and Windows 10 or newer, and the web app runs in a desktop browser at app.chatcut.io. There is no native phone app, and Linux is not supported. 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