
The supported codecs for MP4 files in Resolve:Īlright, now that everyone knows how to import files: We will look at common issues as to why you can’t import or are having general MP4 file-related issues: MP4 Not Importing to DaVinci Resolve I’ve included a couple of images from it showing you the supported codecs for MP4.

This is according to Black Magic Design‘s “ Supported Formats and Codecs“. However, it should be encoded with either H.264, H.265, or AV1 for Resolve to be able to decode it. MP4 is a supported video format in DaVinci Resolve. So let’s figure out what’s causing the conflict! Does DaVinci Resolve Support MP4 files? Hence it’s not the file that’s broken but a conflict between the MP4 and Resolve… Note: the MP4 has no problems before importing it to Resolve.

It’s also something most people will experience at some point if doing a bit of editing. Issues related to importing MP4 files to DaVinci Resolve are pretty common.
