OpenShot 4.0 delivers major creative workflow upgrades including a new Recording View for capturing screen, webcam, microphone, and system audio directly into projects with separate editable sources. The new Color View provides professional grading tools: color wheels, curves, LUT support with intensity control, and live video scopes for accurate correction and creative looks. All Color Grade controls are keyframable for dynamic adjustments over time.

Ten new effects include audio-reactive graphics, beat-synced flashes, cinematic film looks, animated timers, and improved footage cleanup. Local AI-powered masks use free downloadable models running on-device — no cloud or subscription required — to select and track subjects. Performance improvements make Blur dramatically faster while enhancing Sharpen, timeline rendering, scopes, color grading, and audio visualizations.

A cleaner native timeline offers smoother zooming, easier keyframes, editable timecode, and consistent interaction. Reorganized menus and presets streamline access to camera moves, animation, color looks, film styles, and audio edits. Expanded Qt 6 support improves compatibility with newer Linux distributions and lays groundwork for Android and future platforms.