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Many creators have already switched from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve, and now the developer, Blackmagic Design, is going after Lightroom and Photoshop. The Australian company just unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 in beta at the NAB 2026 broadcast convention with a brand new page called Photo designed to let you do things like crop and color-correct still images. At the same time, the new version introduces video AI tools that can age a subject or reshape their facial features.
DaVinci Resolve has always let you edit photos as clips on a video timeline, but now it's greatly simplified with the Photo page. You can import and manage photographs, including RAW files from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony, directly into the new page. Then, you adjust them using the node-based Color page that offers similar and arguably even more powerful tools than Adobe's Lightroom.
Just as with video, the Color page includes primary color correction, curves, qualifiers and power windows (along with noise reduction, sharpening and more). However, Resolve's node-based workflow really shines for photo editing. You can add nodes in series or parallel to build complex grades, then save them to apply to other images or an entire photo album. You can also reframe and crop images at their original source resolution and aspect ratio, without affecting the original image quality.
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The LightBox view lets you see an entire album with grades applied. "Select any image and grade it live while seeing the results update across the whole collection in real time. Filter by graded, ungraded, star rating, flag and clip color," Blackmagic Design explains in a press release. Albums, meanwhile, let you build collections like you do in Lightroom. Those also appear as timelines in the Color, Cut and Edit pages for easy access.
For pro photographers, the Color page includes camera controls that let you tether a Sony or Canon camera to Resolve for live image capture, while adjusting settings like ISO, exposure and white balance. You can save capture presets to "lock in a consistent look before customers shoot," according to Blackmagic.
Other Resolve tools also work with the Photo page, like the AI Magic Mask that lets you make one click selections of an object or person. It's also possible to do advanced VFX on still photos using Resolve's Fusion page, or add OpenFX or FusionFX filters directly on the Photo page. Finally, you can collaborate with others using Blackmagic Cloud, though that does require a paid subscription.
I briefly tested the Photo and Color tools and, as someone who's admittedly familiar with DaVinci Resolve, I found it easy to grasp. It's simple to import and organize images (easier than Lightroom in my opinion) and is as powerful as Lightroom's Develop page for most adjustments, though I really missed the latter's "Clarity" tool. The node based workflow is powerful, and Resolve makes it easier to apply adjustments to multiple images. When you're ready to export, that's done through a special photo-only version of the "Export" page and is relatively intuitive as well. Whether or not I'll cancel my Photoshop/Lightroom subscription remains to be seen, however.
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On top of the Photo page, Blackmagic Design introduced a number of new features for video and VFX as well. Among the most interesting are a series of AI tools for facial adjustments. The AI Face Age Transformer tools lets you analyze a face, enter the subject's age and adjust the age offset slider to add things like wrinkles and facial fullness. You can also change the way a subject looks through the AI Face Reshaper tool that lets you adjust the eyes, nose, mouth, eyebrows and overall face shape. Plus, you get an AI Blemish Removal feature that reduces the appearance of superficial skin imperfections like acne, discoloration and large pores, while retaining the skin's natural texture.
Another tool that will no doubt be popular is AI UltraSharpen that can upscale video "to make previously unusable footage sharp in higher resolutions," according to the company. It can also be used to improve slight focus errors. Meanwhile, the AI Motion Deblur fixes slightly blurred images, making it particularly useful for slow motion and freeze frame shots.
Other key new upgrades, to name just a few, include the ability to edit Fusion effects from within the Cut and Edit pages, the addition of the Krokodove library of compositing tools and new immersive VR tools for delivery to platforms like Meta Quest and YouTube VR. Most of the new features are available in Blackmagic Design's free version of DaVinci Resolve, though a couple of tools (AI Magic Mask and Film Look Creator) are only available with the paid, $295 DaVinci Resolve Studio version. A complete list of new features is here and you can download the free and paid versions here.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/blackmagics-davinci-resolve-21-takes-on-adobe-lightroom-with-a-new-photo-page-053034084.html?src=rss
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Hawks don’t cut with force. They grip with precision, using curved talons that naturally guide prey into the cutting path while the arc of the claw does the work. That geometry has been proven in harvesting tools, marine rigging knives, and rope work for centuries, but the EDC market keeps defaulting to straight blades that demand downward pressure rather than working with natural hand motion. Curved blades slice with less effort, grip flexible materials without slipping, and concentrate force at the point of contact in ways a straight edge simply cannot replicate. The form factor exists in karambits and hawkbills, but those tools tend to be aggressive, oversized, and built for hard use rather than keychain carry.
Edgelet’s SpearEdge takes that talon geometry and compresses it into a 66.3mm titanium folder designed for controlled pull cuts in everyday tasks. The curved spine and sharp tip follow the motion your hand already makes when you pull a blade through packaging, cordage, or tape. The finger ring adds stability points to prevent slips, the detent system provides tactile feedback during deployment, and the whole thing weighs almost nothing on a keychain. The blade is 7Cr steel, the handle is titanium, and the open keyring slot at the tail allows instant attachment without tools. Early bird pricing on Kickstarter starts at $29, with free shipping on all rewards.
Edgelet’s previous knife, the ScytheBlade, earned a spot in Yanko Design’s Best EDC Knives of 2025 for its curved talon profile and 46mm frame, but users consistently reported the handle felt too small during extended use. The SpearEdge addresses that directly by stretching to 66.3mm open (up from 46mm) and adding a finger ring grip system that gives your thumb and forefinger actual purchase on the tool. Closed length measures 47.7mm with a 5mm thickness, with a blade geometry tailormade for pull cuts rather than straight-edge slicing. The 7Cr steel blade can be touched up with any basic sharpener, which separates it from tungsten-tipped competitors like the BITZ that hold an edge longer but can’t be resharpened in the field.
The cutting sequence happens in two phases. The sharp tip pierces materials first, allowing precise entry when you’re opening packages without damaging contents or cutting cordage without fraying the ends. Once the tip penetrates, the curved edge guides the cut in a smooth arc that reduces resistance and grips flexible materials to prevent slipping, which straight blades cannot replicate. The micro-curved spine follows natural hand motion during a pull cut, turning geometry into mechanical advantage. Edgelet tested this extensively on tape, rope, and packaging materials, all of which resist straight blades by pushing away from the edge rather than staying engaged during the cut. The talon profile keeps constant contact with the material as you pull, which is why hawkbill and karambit geometries have dominated rope work and marine rigging for centuries.
The finger ring creates a stability point that prevents the tool from rotating or slipping during use, critical when operating a blade this small with only thumb and forefinger pressure. You can apply controlled force without worrying about misalignment, and the ring doubles as a secondary grip surface when repositioning mid-cut. Titanium handle construction keeps weight minimal and corrosion-resistance high, while the pivot tension and detent system provide audible clicks when the blade locks into open or closed positions. That tactile feedback confirms the blade has seated properly, reducing accidental deployment or closure during carry. The detent ball engages a notch in the blade tang, creating enough resistance to keep the knife shut in your pocket but light enough to deploy with a thumbnail flick on the jimped wheel.
The open keyring slot at the tail threads directly onto keys, carabiners, or lanyards without split rings or additional hardware. Titanium construction keeps the knife light enough to genuinely disappear on a keychain rather than creating a bulge or hotspot against your leg. The folded profile stays slim at 5mm, comparable to two stacked house keys. Edgelet designed this for people who have tried carrying full-sized EDC knives and found them too heavy, too bulky, or legally questionable depending on local blade-length restrictions. Urban carry, travel, and office environments all favor tools that stay under the radar while remaining functional. The curved blade geometry also suits anyone cutting packaging, cordage, or flexible materials where straight blades tend to push rather than slice.
The SpearEdge is currently live on Kickstarter with early bird pricing starting at $29, with standard pricing at $32 for a single unit. All rewards include free shipping worldwide. Add-ons are available, including replacement blades for $9.90, a titanium bottle and can opener for $14.99, and an EDC carry pouch for $5.99. The SpearEdge ships globally starting June 2026. The SpearEdge works as a primary carry for minimalists or as a backup blade for those already carrying a larger folder but wanting something lighter on a secondary keychain or bag loop. If you’ve used the ScytheBlade and wished for more cutting edge and better grip, this delivers both without adding meaningful bulk.
