DaVinci Resolve "Unsupported GPU Processing Mode" Error

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Set GPU mode

   1. Preferences > System > Memory and GPU > GPU Processing Mode: Auto (or CUDA for NVIDIA), Save, restart
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2. 2. Update or roll back the driver

   1. Install a current driver; if the problem began after an update, roll back one version
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3. 3. Linux: use proprietary drivers

   1. The closed-source driver is required (Blackmagic forum reply)
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. 4. Clean install

   1. Blackmagic support has asked whether Resolve was clean installed; reinstall if the install is old
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Dialog on launch or a black viewer; sometimes "unable to run in CUDA mode".

Why it happens

• Driver blocks CUDA/OpenCL access
• Outdated or mismatched graphics driver
• Integrated GPU or unsupported card
• Open-source Linux driver instead of the proprietary one

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