Shotcut - New Version 25.05: Freeze Frame

May 11, 2025.

Version 25.05.11 is now available for DOWNLOAD!

Added File > Rereun Filter Analysis.
Added adjustable track headers width to Timeline.
Added an item count to Playlist.
Added File > New submenu with items for Project and generators.
Added Add Generator to Timeline toolbar.
Changed the Convert to Edit-friendly dialog to make it obvious that “better” and “best” options create very large files.
Added Settings > Preview Scaling > 1080p. (This was added primarily for use with DeckLink SDI/HDMI external monitoring.)
Added Settings > Player > External Monitor > DeckLink Gamma with SDR and HLG HDR options.
Added HLG color transfer/gamma to GPU Effects. HDR is not ready to announce; these are just some pieces.

Improved compositing in Obscure With Blur, Obscure With Mosaic, and Mask: Apply. Now, they are better at concealing details.
Moved the Files > Go Up button to top left to be more like OS file browsers.
Upgraded dependencies:
- Qt 6.8.3
- MLT 7.32.0
- Rubberband 4.0
- SVT-AV1 3.0

Fixed ability to select or drag short Timeline clips (broke in v25.03).
Fixed Text: Rich scroll presets (broke in v25.03).
Fixed may crash in Files dock on startup (broke in v25.01).
Fixed possible crash when selecting a track head.
Fixed Filters > Copy Current/All ignores disabled filters.
Fixed Speed time filters reset when they are reloaded in the UI.
Fixed generating proxy for videos with BT.2020 color space.
Fixed Fade Out Audio in a filter set.
Fixed Timeline > Record Audio is distorted on macOS.
Fixed SDI/HDMI capture/monitor not working with recent Blackmagic Design drivers.
Fixed Center/LFE channels swapped in 5.1 sound output in DeckLink SDI/HDMI external monitor.
Fixed adding media with unknown or very long duration (for example, more than 7 days). Now, it prompts for the duration.