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v4.0.482

dforwardfeed/memo_generatorv4.0.482Jun 22, 2026by JonnyBurger

AI Summary

This release focuses on core engine improvements, new visual effects like corner pin and light trail, and significant updates to the Studio timeline and inspector.

Key Highlights

  • Added corner pin and light trail effects.
  • Added pixel density controls.
  • Added trimBefore support on Sequence.
  • Added new composition codemod.
  • Removed source stack from timeline.

New Features

  • Corner pin effect
  • Light trail effect
  • Pixel density controls
  • trimBefore on Sequence
  • Composition codemod

Full Release Notes

## What's Changed

* `remotion`: Add pixelDensity controls by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8571
* `remotion`: Add text schema utilities by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8574
* `remotion`: Cancel in-progress prefetch downloads on `free()` by @12ya in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8589
* `remotion`: Preserve WebGL HtmlInCanvas callbacks by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8610
* `remotion`: Support `trimBefore` on `Sequence` by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8545
* [`@remotion/effects`: Add cornerPin effect](https://remotion.dev/docs/effects/corner-pin) by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8594
* [`@remotion/effects`: Add light trail effect](https://remotion.dev/docs/effects/light-trail) by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8593
* `@remotion/media`: Use CPU alpha decode without WebGL2 by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8586
* `@remotion/player`: Avoid AudioContext for muted players by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8611
* `@remotion/studio`: Add new composition codemod by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8579
* `@remotion/studio`: Refresh inspector stack on selection change by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8580
* `@remotion/studio`: Remove source stack from timeline by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8585
* `@remotion/studio`: Render active outline last by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8606
* `@remotion/studio`: Reveal canvas selections in timeline by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8607
* `@remotion/studio-server`: Use credentialless COEP policy by @itxaiohanglover in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8576
* `@remotion/studio-server`: Use CSS dimensions for inserted assets by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8584
* `@remotion/studio-server`: Validate API route origins by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8604
* `@remotion/studio-shared`: Disable boolean keyframes by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8616
* `@remotion/studio-shared`: Support keyframes for missing props by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8605

## Docs

* Add WebKit WebCodecs visibleRect bug by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8597
* Add effects banner video by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8608
* Clarify effects and skills docs by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8614
* Rename Examples to Remotion Elements by @samohovets in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8617
* Track WebCodecs bug progress by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8613
* Update jump cuts snippet to recommend premounting pattern by @mvanhorn in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8385

## Internal

* `@remotion/brand`: Add effects video by @JonnyBurger in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8588
* Bump guzzlehttp/guzzle from 7.10.0 to 7.12.1 in /packages/lambda-php-example by @app/dependabot in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8595
* Bump guzzlehttp/psr7 from 2.11.0 to 2.12.1 in /packages/lambda-php-example by @app/dependabot in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8596
* Bump guzzlehttp/psr7 from 2.11.0 to 2.12.1 in /packages/lambda-php by @app/dependabot in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8598
* Bump guzzlehttp/guzzle from 7.9.2 to 7.12.1 in /packages/lambda-php by @app/dependabot in https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/pull/8599

**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/remotion-dev/remotion/compare/v4.0.481...v4.0.482