Top editing software, DaVinci Resolve, now supports Samsung’s Pro Video Format (APV)

Samsung has introduced a new, high-quality video format called Advanced Professional Video (APV). This format is very similar to Apple’s ProRes, which is already a standard for professional video work.

The great news for creators is that DaVinci Resolve, one of the most popular applications for editing videos professionally, has added full support for this new format. With the launch of its latest version, DaVinci Resolve 20.2, editors can now save and produce their finished videos using Samsung’s APV.

What Makes APV Special?

This new APV format is a significant step forward for filmmakers. Samsung explains that it offers a professional-grade level of quality but manages to use around 20% less storage space than other professional video formats. This is a huge benefit for anyone shooting high-end content on the go.

The APV format comes packed with advanced tools that video creators will find very useful:

• It works perfectly with videos recorded in high-resolution sizes like 2K, 4K, and 8K.
• It supports superior color standards such as HDR10 and HDR10+, which provide much brighter and more detailed colors in your footage.
• APV is designed for complicated editing tasks. It can handle alpha channels (used for transparent backgrounds), depth information, and even special frame tilting needed for new virtual and extended reality (VR and XR) experiences.
• Because it supports parallel encoding and decoding, the process of editing and rendering your videos is much faster and smoother.

Looking Ahead to the Galaxy S26

The long-term plan is for users to be able to record videos in the APV format directly on their new Samsung phones, beginning with the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. This will make it simple for professional users to capture cinema-quality footage on their smartphone and easily move it to their tablet, laptop, or PC for final editing in a program like DaVinci Resolve.

This technology is already set up to work with the next generation of processors. It is fully supported by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and is also expected to be available on Samsung’s own Exynos 2600 chip. Additionally, the new version of Android, Android 16, now widely supports the APV format.

With the ability to record and edit in APV, the Galaxy S26 is expected to become one of the most advanced devices for anyone who takes mobile video recording and editing seriously. Be ready for the Galaxy S26 series, which should arrive early next year.