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CapSoftware/CapSep 15, 2026 → Oct 20, 202635 days between releases

What's New

Native app replaces previous desktop version for better performance and battery life.

Breaking Changes

  • Native app replaces the previous desktop version, requiring a migration to the new architecture.

New Features

  • Native signed updates install in the background without interrupting recordings.
  • New welcome and permissions flow for initial setup.
  • Scrub previews update in real-time while dragging the playhead.
  • Reduce Motion setting support for macOS users.
  • New CLI tool available for installation via Settings.

Improvements

  • Editor performance is improved with cached waveforms and reduced CPU usage.
  • Recording reliability is enhanced with frame drop reporting and automatic footage recovery.
  • A/V synchronization is improved across all audio and video sources.
  • Disk usage is optimized by eliminating duplicate media files.
  • Hover, timeline, and long clip lists remain responsive.

Bug Fixes

  • Recording reliability issues are fixed with automatic footage recovery after muxer restarts.
  • A/V sync is corrected through pauses and slow devices.
  • Exports maintain frame order when decoding is slow.
  • Studio recordings no longer create duplicate media files.
  • Instant recordings now start audio and video together.

Upgrade Notes

User data, settings, and shortcuts carry over automatically. You will encounter a new welcome and permissions flow on first launch. The CLI tool can be installed via Settings or the command line.

The Two Releases

cap-v0.6.0

0.6.0

Sep 15, 2026· 1 month ago

A major update introducing the GPUI native app preview, a completely redesigned editor with 3D and image tracks, Studio Sound noise reduction, and numerous UI/UX improvements.

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cap-v0.6.1

0.6.1

Oct 20, 2026· 2 days ago

Cap Desktop 0.6.1 is a major overhaul that replaces the previous desktop app with a high-performance native application, focusing on speed, battery life, and recording reliability while automatically carrying over user data.

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