OpenShot 4.0.0 has been released, featuring significant updates led by creator Jonathan Thomas, including a native Qt timeline and local AI object masking that operates offline. The new color grading workspace provides advanced tools for color correction, while a new recording view allows for direct capture of screen and webcam footage. The update also introduces ten new effects, improves performance with faster processing times, and enhances compatibility across platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux. OpenShot remains a free, open-source project supported by user donations, with future plans for Android compatibility in the works
OpenShot 4.0.0 Lands with Local AI Masks, Native Qt Timeline, and New Color Grading Tools
OpenShot 4.0.0 has been released, delivering a massive workflow overhaul led by creator Jonathan Thomas after a year of development. The release replaces the web-based timeline with a native Qt engine, adds a dedicated color grading workspace, and introduces local AI object masking that runs entirely offline via ONNX models without subscriptions. Users also get a new recording view for screen and webcam capture, ten fresh effects including audio visualization and film grain, plus significant speed boosts like a 61.8% improvement in blur processing. OpenShot remains a free, open-source project available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with MSIX packaging now supporting Windows Store distribution.
