Is it safe to update to Resolve 14.2?
We can't promise any update is safe for your system. This page shows what Blackmagic Design's release feed says about 14.2, word for word, so you can decide.
Summary
- Blackmagic Design's downloads feed lists Resolve 14.2 (Free and Studio), dated 15 Dec 2017, build 0.
- Platforms listed: Mac OS X, Windows, Linux.
Free vs Studio: wording that differs
Sentences that appear in only one edition's official description:
Only in the Free description
This software update adds support for importing audio only AAF clips, lets you name Gallery stills with user defined tags, addresses an issue with audio playback while dynamic trimming, improves Fairlight keyframe editing and more.
In addition, this update has many general performance and stability improvements, and is recommended for all DaVinci Resolve 14 users.
Technical support for the free version is available via the Blackmagic Design web forums only.
Only in the Studio description
This software update adds support for monitoring modes with DeckLink 8K Pro, importing audio only AAF clips, lets you name Gallery stills with user defined tags, addresses an issue with audio playback while dynamic trimming, improves Fairlight keyframe editing and more.
In addition, this update has many general performance and stability improvements, and is recommended for all DaVinci Resolve 14 Studio users.
This version requires either a DaVinci Resolve dongle or a software activation key.
What Blackmagic Design says
DaVinci Resolve 14.2
Edition: Free · build 0 · platforms: Mac OS X, Windows, Linux · released 15 Dec 2017
This software update adds support for importing audio only AAF clips, lets you name Gallery stills with user defined tags, addresses an issue with audio playback while dynamic trimming, improves Fairlight keyframe editing and more. In addition, this update has many general performance and stability improvements, and is recommended for all DaVinci Resolve 14 users. Technical support for the free version is available via the Blackmagic Design web forums only.
Source: Blackmagic Design downloads feed, record f1fca132cca74aaebc4e588a52b5a755, field desc, fetched 2026-10-16 15:46 PT.
DaVinci Resolve 14.2 Studio
Edition: Studio · build 0 · platforms: Mac OS X, Windows, Linux · released 15 Dec 2017
This software update adds support for monitoring modes with DeckLink 8K Pro, importing audio only AAF clips, lets you name Gallery stills with user defined tags, addresses an issue with audio playback while dynamic trimming, improves Fairlight keyframe editing and more. In addition, this update has many general performance and stability improvements, and is recommended for all DaVinci Resolve 14 Studio users. This version requires either a DaVinci Resolve dongle or a software activation key.
Source: Blackmagic Design downloads feed, record aea03e096c1a40d9a75cc51216c27c65, field desc, fetched 2026-10-16 15:46 PT.
Plugin compatibility
Plugin compatibility is tracked from Resolve 18 onward.
Before you update
- Open each plugin vendor’s page from the table above; the vendor is the authority.
- Keep a backup of your projects and your current installer.
Other releases
Older: Resolve 14.1.1 · Newer: Resolve 14.2.1
Machine-readable: index.json