You can rest easy knowing that:

If your paper requires citations, refer to Blackmagic Design's official specifications for DaVinci Resolve 19 (latest as of 2025–2026).

If you are using the free trial version of DaVinci Resolve Studio, you might see a "DaVinci Resolve Studio" label in the exported video, but this is not a watermark. Once you purchase the Studio version, this label will disappear.

If there are no watermarks, why would anyone pay $295 for the Studio version? The paid version unlocks advanced tools that professional studios require, but the average YouTuber or hobbyist rarely needs.

Most software companies offer a "Free Trial"—a fully functional version that lasts 30 days or adds watermarks. DaVinci Resolve is different. They offer a and a Paid "Studio" Version .