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Hedcut Pro

by Nx Color·VFX

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Why we like it

Hedcut Pro earns its place in the aescripts library as a focused, cross-platform effect set for authentic WSJ-style hedcut and intaglio engraving in DaVinci Resolve, spanning Resolve 21, 20 and 19.

What is Hedcut Pro?

Hedcut Pro is a collection of engraving effects for DaVinci Resolve, developed by Nx Color. It produces authentic WSJ-style hedcut and intaglio engraving looks, and can be applied to both video and images inside Resolve.

The plugin supports macOS, Windows and Linux, and is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 21, 20 and 19. Version 1.1, dated June 24, 2026, is the initial release. A demo video is available, and it is currently listed as free, with licensing details on the developer's page.

Within the aescripts library, Hedcut Pro is a focused effect set for reproducing the hedcut and intaglio engraving styles directly in DaVinci Resolve. It covers the three major desktop operating systems and three recent Resolve versions, applying the same engraving looks to both moving footage and stills.

Who is Hedcut Pro best for?

Hedcut Pro is best for daVinci Resolve editors who want WSJ-style hedcut or intaglio engraving looks applied to video or images across macOS, Windows or Linux.

How much does Hedcut Pro cost?

Hedcut Pro is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • WSJ-style hedcut engraving effect
  • Intaglio engraving effect
  • Applies to both video and images
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows and Linux
  • Compatible with DaVinci Resolve 21, 20 and 19

Tags

#DaVinci Resolve#hedcut#intaglio#engraving#WSJ style#stylized effects#Nx Color

Frequently asked questions

Does Hedcut Pro work with DaVinci Resolve 21?

Hedcut Pro is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 21, and also supports Resolve 20 and 19. If you are running any of these three recent versions on a supported operating system, the engraving effects should be available to you. The current release is version 1.1, dated June 24, 2026. For older or newer Resolve builds that are not on this list, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility information before installing.

Does Hedcut Pro run on Windows, macOS and Linux?

Hedcut Pro supports macOS, Windows and Linux, so it covers all three major desktop platforms rather than being limited to one. This cross-platform support pairs with compatibility for DaVinci Resolve 21, 20 and 19, meaning the same hedcut and intaglio engraving effects are available regardless of which of these systems you edit on. For specific system requirements beyond the operating system, refer to the developer's page.

Can Hedcut Pro be applied to still images as well as video?

Hedcut Pro works on both video and images, producing WSJ-style hedcut and intaglio engraving looks on either. That means you can apply the same engraving styles to moving footage and to stills within DaVinci Resolve. The plugin is built specifically around these two engraving effects, so its purpose is reproducing those looks. To see the effects in motion, a demo video is available.

Is Hedcut Pro free?

Hedcut Pro is listed here as free. That said, licensing terms can change, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm current pricing and any conditions before you download. The effect set is distributed for use with DaVinci Resolve 21, 20 and 19 across macOS, Windows and Linux, and the current version is 1.1, released June 24, 2026.

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