How to enable Open FX in Davinci Resolve
Learn how to enable and use OpenFX in DaVinci Resolve. This tutorial shows you where to find the OpenFX library, how to apply effects to video clips and Color page nodes, and how to fix missing built-in effects or third-party OpenFX plug-ins.
DaVinci Resolve does not have a separate master switch for built-in OpenFX. You can access these effects by opening the Effects Library on the Edit page, selecting Open FX Filters, and dragging an effect such as Gaussian Blur, Glow, or Transform onto your clip.
You’ll also learn how to:
• Find OpenFX on the Edit page
• Apply OpenFX to a video clip
• Adjust effect settings in the Inspector
• Bypass or remove an OpenFX effect
• Add OpenFX to a node on the Color page
• Fix missing third-party OpenFX plug-ins
• Check plug-ins under Preferences and Video Plugins
• Understand the difference between OpenFX and Fusion effects
• Identify effects that require DaVinci Resolve Studio
If an OpenFX effect is missing, make sure the Effects Library is open and that you are using the correct Resolve page. For third-party plug-ins, confirm compatibility with your operating system and DaVinci Resolve version, restart Resolve after installation, and check whether the plug-in appears under Video Plugins.
This guide is useful for both the free and Studio versions of DaVinci Resolve.