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Canvid Changelog

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

1.7.1

February 13, 2025

Features

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where cloud transcript doesn't work

Improvements

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

Fixes

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

Improvements

  • Dramatically improved cloud transcript generation speed

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

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

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

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

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

Improvements

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

1.5.0

January 2, 2025

Features

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

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

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

1.4.2

November 26, 2024

Features

Fixes

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

Improvements

1.4.1

November 25, 2024

Features

Fixes

  • Temporarily added a small delay when recording to prevent an issue where the webcam stutters and causes audio desync
  • Removed voice clarity option from pre-recording settings (this is done real-time now!)
  • Fixed an issue where export could fail due to imprecise timestamp

Improvements

  • Aspect ratio is now stored as part of presets
  • File menu is no longer in focus after loading a project, allowing you to hit spacebar to start playback immediately
  • Added the ability to re-generate background removal

1.4.0

November 13, 2024

Features

  • Added support for per user installations
  • Added Danish language support

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where creating a new project wouldn’t take you to the home screen

Improvements

  • Improved the app performance when updating background settings
  • Updated the transcription/caption editing experience in preparation for our new audio retakes feature
  • The language of Canvid will now default to the language of the operating system if available
  • AI Voice Clarity now runs in real-time meaning no more waiting for processing!

1.3.0

November 5, 2024

Features

  • Added new language translations! French and Japanese

Fixes

  • Improved smoothness of animation when using super slow animation presets
  • Fixed an issue the editor wouldn't load if you didn't have windows wallpapers
  • Fixed an issue where recording could sometimes fail silently

Improvements

  • Reduced the default zoom level for zooms (from 250% to 200%)
  • Recording will now be aborted early if we detect an anomaly while recording to prevent corrupted projects (on-going investigation)

1.2.2

October 11, 2024

Features

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with captions where certain alphabets would have unintended spaces between characters
  • Fixed an issue where a zoom block could be added outside of the timeline

Improvements

  • The source you select to record (Window or Display) will now be remembered if you click the trash icon while recording