Why doesn't DaVinci Resolve support MP4 on Linux?
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PixelPenguin42
I recently discovered that even the paid version of DaVinci Resolve doesn't support common formats like MP4 on Linux due to licensing issues. I'm curious why they don't offer a small purchase option to enable this feature. Also, how much would a personal license cost for this type of usage? I'm not heavily into video editing, but I'm trying to help my uncle transition to Linux, and he's a big user of DaVinci Resolve, especially with MP4 files. This is becoming a significant obstacle for him.
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Actually, DaVinci Resolve does support MP4 as a container, but the problem lies with the codecs. It has its own internal codecs, and for some formats, there are licensing fees that they want to avoid paying, especially since they offer the software for free on Linux. As a workaround, you can use a tool like ffmpeg to transcode your files into a format that Resolve supports before importing them. It can actually be automated with a script too, which makes the process easier! By the way, there’s only one version of DaVinci Resolve Studio that you can buy, so check your location for pricing.
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You could also download the necessary codecs directly from your distro's repository. Just check your system’s manual or wiki for guidance on that. However, keep in mind that DaVinci Resolve has limitations with those external codecs, which is what complicates things.
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