The open-source, cross-platform video editor Shotcut has released its new version 26.7, which brings with it several interesting new features for content creators. The most notable is the addition of "Elements"This is a library of pre-designed assets, approximately 22 MB in size, that includes emoji stickers, overlay transitions, animated graphics, dynamic text, and sound effects. All of these resources are royalty-free and distributed under licenses such as the Open Font License or the Lottie Simple License, allowing for their legal use.
In addition to this library, version 26.7 introduces a New setting to select the graphics adapter in systems with multiple GPUs, which facilitates working on computers with integrated and dedicated graphics. A video filter called "Shake"This allows you to create vibration or shaking effects in your clips. Additionally, the experimental UI generator (-experimental) now produces a meta.qml file, and the appearance of tabs has been improved in some of the available themes.
What's New in the Shotcut 26.7 Resource Library
The star feature of Shotcut 26.7 is undoubtedly the library. "Elements"This set of assets includes everything from simple emoji stickers to complex animations, transitions, and sounds. It's designed so editors can quickly add visual and auditory elements to their projects without having to search for them externally. The files are stored locally and integrated directly into the program's interface.
Technical and performance improvements
In technical terms, the new version allows switch between multiple graphics cards From the settings, this is useful on laptops with dedicated GPUs or workstations with multiple adapters. The "Shake" filter adds a shaky camera effect that can be applied to any clip, and the experimental UI generator now creates a meta.qml file, making it easier to customize the interface. Additionally, the tab layout has been refined across various themes, providing a more consistent visual experience.
Shotcut 26.7 is now available for download from its repository on GitHubwhere you can also find the full release notes. As it is a free and cross-platform softwareAny user can access the new features free of charge and contribute to their development.
