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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-27T11:30:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The Kdenlive team is happy to announce the first major release of 2026. This cycle focuses on stability, interface polish and usability improvements.\n\nFor the first time in Kdenlive's history, this version includes features implemented by so many different contributors. Our developer community is growing, don't hesitate to join us building a free and open source video editing program that respects the users privacy and provides a tool to democratize communication.\n\nIn case you missed it, check out the State of Kdenlive to learn more about the project's health and the nifty features coming soon.\n\n## Monitor Mirroring\n\nThis feature allows you to mirror any monitor while working in fullscreen mode. It’s especially useful when working with multiple displays or collaborating with others in the editing room, making it easier to share what you're doing without disrupting your workspace.\n\n## Effects and Transitions\n\nThis release improves effect and transition workflow. We improved the logic for luma files to adapt to different project profiles and automatically reload previews of downloaded lumas. We added a dedicated tab in the transitions list to browse luma files and added the ability to drag-and-drop transitions directly onto timeline clips. This release also comes with a new Euclid Eraser transition and a Heatmap effect. We also fixed issues with audio TAP effects and improved internationalization support, fixed a bug in the Video Noise Generator effect and scaling issues in the Transform effect.\n\n### Animated Previews\n\nTransitions now include animated previews, making it much easier to visualize how they will look before applying them. Additionally, dropping a transition onto the timeline can now automatically adjust its duration to match the clips above and below, saving time and reducing manual tweaking. The first version of this feature was originally written by _Swastik Patel_ , during KDE's SoK 2025.\n\n### Automatic Adjustment\n\nTransitions automatically adjust to the length of the clip they are being applied to.\n\n### Math Expressions\n\nAdded basic math expression support in effect spinboxes.\n\n### New Heatmap Effect\n\nAdded a new frei0r heatmap0r effect.\n\n## Interface and Usability Improvements\n\n### Timeline\n\nThis release comes with many usability and workflow improvements to the timeline, such as a _Disable Timeline Effects_ function to timeline hamburger menu, the ability to import and add clips directly from the timeline context menu with a smart length detection function, and sequences now have audio thumbnails. Other highlights include:\n\n#### Continuous Panning\n\nHold the middle mouse button and drag to contimuously pan the timeline even when going outside of the screen edges. Implemented by _Abdias J Moya Perez_.\n\n#### Fixed Playhead\n\nAdded the option to lock the playhead at the center of the timeline during playback, scrubbing or seeking. Implemented by _Abdias J Moya Perez_.\n\n#### Playhead/Mouse Zoom\n\nAdded a button in the Staus Bar to toggle between zooming to the mouse cursor position or the playhead position. Implemented by _the mrfantastic_.\n\n#### Multi-Clip Speed Changes\n\nAdded the abiity to change the playback speed of multiple clips at once either by directly _ctrl + dragging_ in the timeline or by using the _Clip Speed_ tool. Implemented by _Vineet Tiwari_.\n\n### Audio Capture\n\nImproved support for external recording devices, now the _channel count_ and _sample rate_ combo boxes only display values supported by the selected hardware. Also added the option to choose the _sample format (8bit, 16bit, 32bit, and float)_ as well as a button to use the hardware's default settings.\n\n## Subtitles and Speech Tools\n\nThis release fixes issues with cutting, moving, and saving subtitles, and solves a crash cutting subtitle clips. It also fixes a problem where searching for multiple words in the Speech Editor did not work correctly. We also improved the installation process for the Whisper and SeamlessM4T plugins and updated their requirements.\n\n## Other Noteworthy Features\n\n  * Added _Clear Undo History_ option in the _Edit_ menu\n  * Added HD-ready (1366×768) resolution to project profiles\n  * Added _Add to Project Bin_ option to _Render Widget_ to directly add rendered file for the Project Bin\n  * Hide mouse cursor when placed over monitor in fullscreen and not moving for 2 seconds\n  * Added option to edit a video clip with external program (useful for programs like Gyroflow)\n  * Rearranged Marker menu tiems into groups and added a _Delete All Timeline Markers_ action\n  * Ability to directly add clips to folders from the context menu in the Project Bin\n  * Added AMF encoding profile for Windows\n\n\n\n\n\n## Give back to Kdenlive\n\nReleases are possible thanks to donations by the community. Donate now!\n\n## Need help ?\n\nAs usual, you will find very useful tips in our documentation website. You can also get help and exchange your ideas in our Kdenlive users Matrix chat room.\n\n## Get involved\n\nKdenlive relies on its community, your help is always welcome. You can contribute by :\n\n  * Helping to identify and triage bugs\n  * Contribute to translating Kdenlive in your language\n  * Promote Kdenlive in your local community\n\n\n\nFor the full changelog continue reading on kdenlive.org.",
  "title": "Kdenlive 26.04.0 released"
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