Introduction

Are you an Arch Linux user eager to leverage the power of DaVinci Resolve for your video editing projects? Look no further! In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to install DaVinci Resolve on your Arch Linux system seamlessly.

Drivers: Ensuring Compatibility

For DaVinci Resolve to operate smoothly, it's crucial to have compatible OpenGL and OpenCL drivers. While open-source OpenCL drivers are limited in their support, there's an exception as of 25/08/2023—intel-compute-runtime. To set this up, you'll need to compile mesa and compute-runtime manually and configure specific environmental variables. Check out the detailed instructions in this issue on the Arch Linux Wiki.

For further insights into driver compatibility and configuration, refer to the DaVinci Resolve Arch Linux Wiki page.

Downloading DaVinci Resolve

Start by accessing the AUR repository to download DaVinci Resolve. Visit the package page here.

1. Copy the git clone URL from the repository page.

2. Open your terminal.

3. Navigate to your desired download directory or any available space using the command line:

    cd Downloads
   

4. Clone the DaVinci Resolve repository by pasting and executing the copied URL:

    git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/davinci-resolve.git
    cd davinci-resolve
   

5. Proceed to build the package by typing:

    makepkg
   

6. Check the output for any missing dependencies. To ensure smooth operation, install these dependencies using:

    sudo pacman -S libpng12 lib32-libpng12 ocl-icd openssl-1.0 opencl-driver qt5-websockets
   

7. Once the missing dependencies are installed, rebuild the package to finalize the installation:

    makepkg
   

Follow these steps meticulously to successfully install DaVinci Resolve on your Arch Linux system. Remember, it's always wise to stay updated with any changes in software dependencies or installation instructions.

Enjoy the powerful features of DaVinci Resolve and explore the realms of professional video editing on your Arch Linux setup!