Video Converter for DaVinci Resolve

This project is a standalone Python application with a graphical user interface (GUI) to convert video files into formats highly compatible with DaVinci Resolve (Free edition on Linux). The goal is to provide a simple and user-friendly tool that ensures optimal video quality, aspect ratio, and audio fidelity for editing workflows.

The application allows you to:

• Convert local video files or videos from URLs.
• Select different quality profiles.
• Use browser cookies to download age-restricted or private videos from sites like YouTube.
• See the conversion progress in real-time.

For a detailed breakdown of the project's goals, technical specifications, and development roadmap, please refer to the DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md file.

Requirements

• FFmpeg with DNxHR/HD support: The project requires an ffmpeg build that includes support for DNxHR/HD codecs. On Arch Linux (and CachyOS), the ffmpeg-full package from the AUR is recommended:
  • ffmpeg-full (AUR)

Usage

For instructions on how to use the application, please refer to the HOW-TO.md file.

GUI

The application's graphical user interface has been updated to use customtkinter as of November 2, 2025. This provides a modern and customizable look and feel.

Setup Notes for Arch Linux / CachyOS

When installing ffmpeg-full (required for DNxHR/HD codec support), users might encounter a dependency conflict with obs-studio-browser. obs-studio-browser typically requires ffmpeg-obs, which is incompatible with ffmpeg-full.

Workaround: To resolve this, it is recommended to use obs-studio-git from the AUR, which is compatible with ffmpeg-full.

• obs-studio-git (AUR): https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/obs-studio-git

  • Important Note: Please refer to the comments section on the obs-studio-git AUR page, specifically those from thotypous and benklett, for detailed instructions and potential dependency management strategies. These comments provide crucial insights into managing the ffmpeg dependency for OBS Studio on Arch-based systems.

Inspiration and Acknowledgments

This project draws inspiration and insights from existing open-source efforts. We gratefully acknowledge the work of the following authors and their repositories, which we have forked for easier reference during development:

• xavier150/convert-video-for-Resolve: Original repository by xavier150.
• tkmxqrdxddd/davinci-video-converter: Original repository by tkmxqrdxddd.

Their contributions to the community provide valuable examples and starting points for developing DaVinci Resolve-compatible video conversion tools.