v0.8.70 v0.8.71

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microsoft/markitdownSep 24, 2026 → Sep 24, 20260 days between releases

What's New

Adds visual effects (backdrop, luma matte, noise) and embedder styling support.

New Features

  • Data-vfx-chain backdrop capture effect.
  • Luma matte two-source kernel.
  • Noise two-source kernel.
  • Component styles importable by embedders.
  • File tree auto-refresh on external changes.

Improvements

  • Video probing handles files reporting no stream duration.
  • Studio component styles shipped as separate stylesheet.
  • Studio file tree refreshes automatically on external changes.

Bug Fixes

  • Studio Server: Stop mislabeling read-route failure shapes.
  • Scripts: Retry transient 404 errors on GitHub attachment captures.
  • Studio: Refresh file tree on external file changes.

Upgrade Notes

Embedders can now import Studio's component styles for consistent styling, and the file tree will automatically refresh when external files change. No configuration changes are required.

The Two Releases

v0.8.70

v0.8.70

Sep 24, 2026· 28 days ago

This version fixes critical bugs regarding film length reporting and adds support for Gemini text-to-speech models to the media skills.

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v0.8.71

v0.8.71

Sep 24, 2026· 28 days ago

The release introduces new visual effects and improves the embedder experience by allowing external styling and better file management within the Studio environment.

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