0.89.0 v2.0.0
microsoft/markitdownSep 25, 2026 → Sep 27, 20262 days between releases
What's New
Major UI overhaul introduces new workspaces, layer stack, and interface scaling.
Breaking Changes
- Chain editor key changed from 'G' to 'C'
- 'Classic layout' is deprecated and will be removed in v2.1
New Features
- New three-workspace layout (Perform, Build, Setup)
- Visual layer stack showing blends
- New effect catalog with search and favorites
- Support for second display output
- Interface scaling from 80% to 200%
Upgrade Notes
Update keybindings from 'G' to 'C' for the chain editor. The 'Classic layout' is deprecated and will be removed in v2.1, so users should switch to the new workspace layout before then.
The Two Releases
0.89.0
Sep 25, 2026· 27 days ago
The packaged desktop app now includes the necessary Java modules to prevent crashes on Linux and Windows. Additionally, API error logging now displays the specific reason for 429 rate limits instead of a generic message.
Full release notesv2.0.0
Sep 27, 2026· 24 days ago
A major UI overhaul introduces three new workspaces (Perform, Build, Setup) and a visual layer stack. The app now supports a second display output, interface scaling, and a new effect catalog.
Full release notes