CANVID Changelog

Stay up-to-date with the latest features, improvements and bug fixes

1.9.0

March 27, 2025

Features

Improvements

  • Refactored recording process to make it more robust and fix microphone and webcam sync issues that could occur
  • The crop dialog will now select the handle when resizing to allow fine tuning using the keyboard
  • Quick Share will now clean up the locally created file and is for cloud uploads only
  • Right-to-left (RTL) languages should now show correctly when using captions

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the mouse/cursor could be delayed when using window capture
  • Fixed an issue where mouse events weren't tracking properly if your machine went to sleep before you started recording
  • Fixed an issue where the "Open Folder" button after exporting wouldn't open the folder when using custom titles/file names
  • Fixed an issue where you couldn't close the app if you discarded changes when choosing new project from an existing project
  • Fixed an issue where changing gradient presets didn't update the color values
  • Fixed an issue where all camera settings wouldn't show if removal was active before turning off Camera AI Background
  • Fixed an issue where you couldn't add zooms at the start of the timeline
  • Fixed an issue where the timeline scrubber would seek to the start when cutting a clip

1.8.1

March 7, 2025

Features

Improvements

Fixes

  • Fixed a critical issue where you couldn't record a new project if you had launched the app from an existing project file

1.8.0

March 4, 2025

Features

  • We've added a brand new subscription option. An alternative to the lifetime license.
  • Videos uploaded to Canvid Cloud now have video views in the media details page

Improvements

  • Further improvements to lower the file size of recordings and exports on Mac to bring it inline with Windows
  • Small UI improvements to the Quick Share button
  • Improved the project saving experience and also show the project name in the title bar

Fixes

  • Fixed a memory leak issue on Mac that would cause ram usage to increase when recording
  • Fixed a rare issue where stopping a recording would get stuck due to missing window state
  • Clicking outside of the transcript context bar will now close it
  • Fixed an issue with the upload progress when exporting and creating a share link

1.7.2

February 24, 2025

Features

  • System Audio capture is now enabled on Mac
  • Quick Share! - Added a new one click button that allows you to export your video and share it via a link

Improvements

  • Improved the way in which the zoomed in camera follows the cursor position
  • Massively reduced project export size without quality loss

Fixes

  • Fixed issues related to trimming and clips with the new undo history implementation
  • Ensured that all known editor states are reset when creating a new project
  • Fixed an issue where disabled zooms could become enabled when removing a zoom
  • Fixed an issue where a brand newly recorded project wouldn't prompt to save the project
  • Fixed an issue where window capturing wasn't properly stopped
  • Fixed an issue where exporting could begin before app was ready
  • Fixed an issue where window selection list wasn't updating properly
  • Fixed an issue where exported videos on Mac could be larger than expected

1.7.1

February 13, 2025

Features

Improvements

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where cloud transcript doesn't work

1.7.0

February 13, 2025

Features

  • Mac OS version is now released!
  • Undo and Redo - You can now undo up to 10 actions while in the editor

Improvements

  • Dramatically improved cloud transcript generation speed

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where cursor animation preset changes weren't being applied

1.6.0

February 6, 2025

Features

  • Smooth Motion Blur! The cursor and zoom effect will now apply a motion blur effect by default. This can be disabled from the animation tab
  • Added a new always zoom option perfect for landscape recordings in vertical formats such as 1:1 or 4:3
  • Timeline Snapping - You can now snap the timeline scrubber and  zooms to clips by holding the shift key

Improvements

  • Export settings will now be remembered making it easier to export when using the same settings!
  • Removed unnecessary option to hide webcam in pre-recording screen
  • Cutting from the first word or last word in the transcript will also cut the initial silent part of the clip or the end respectively
  • Refreshed the UI for the performance settings menu in the editor

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the cursor position could be wrong with certain display configurations
  • Fixed an issue where captions could extend past the edge of the screen
  • Fixed an issue on mac version where 'Del' key required FN to be pressed
  • Fixed a rare issue where an unknown error would occur when trying to record with an invalid microphone
  • Fixed an issue where regenerating transcript didn't work
  • Fixed an issue where microphone device would stay active when not recording
  • Fixed an issue where specific hotkeys could still be triggered when on the export modal

1.5.1

January 20, 2025

Features

  • The cursor icon will now change when you hover over text and clickable items! This can be toggled on or off in the editor

Improvements

  • Improved our lip syncing results for the upcoming synthetic webcam generation and audio replacement features

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where double cursors could appear when dragging windows and other scenarios
  • Fixed an issue where microphone gain levels were automatically being adjusted during recording causing inconsistent results
  • Issues that occur during export will now correctly display an error and abort the export process
  • Fixed an issue where export could get stuck when replacing your webcam background with an image
  • Fixed an issue where the properties sidebar didn't update when switching presets

1.5.0

January 2, 2025

Features

  • Added the ability to cut and make clips by selecting words from the transcript

Improvements

  • Allow animation and easing settings to be stored in presets
  • Added 1440p to the list of export options
  • Added a subtle shadow to mouse cursors
  • Improved the logic for clamping the view to the edges when zooming in
  • You will now return to the home screen if you cancel selecting a window
  • Added an easier way to access "Help & Support" from the file menu

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where it would seek to the wrong location when seeking within a cut
  • Fixed an issue where the system sound could still be heard on the exported video even when disabled
  • Fixed an issue where an invalid export location would cause export to get stuck
  • Fixed an issue where the cursor wouldn't hide when disabled
  • Fixed an issue where tooltips would remain open when navigating tabs in the editor
  • Fixed an issue where the transcript would continue to process even when starting a new project
  • Fixed a rare issue where AI Voice Clarity wouldn't work on fresh Windows installations
  • Fixed a rare issue where recording could fail if your screen dimensions were odd

1.4.2

November 26, 2024

Features

Improvements

Fixes

  • Fixed a handful of issues relating to the upcoming synthetic webcam generation and audio retakes features