v4.0.535 v4.0.536

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remotion-dev/remotionOct 12, 2026 → Oct 16, 20264 days between releases

What's New

Adds new timeline experience, Interactive.create() API, and JPEG XL support.

New Features

  • New Interactive.create() API for custom components.
  • New Config.setSequenceActivityLimit() with unlimited default.
  • New effectsOutputSize option for effect-capable components.
  • Support for JPEG XL image format.
  • New rolling edits and interlocking transitions for timeline clips.

Improvements

  • Performance improvements by suspending off-screen sequence updates.
  • Prevents frame drops during playback and seeking.
  • Enhanced Studio UI with new timeline interactions.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed hold interpolation of custom cursor strings.

Upgrade Notes

Update your code to use the new Interactive.create() API and Config.setSequenceActivityLimit(). The revamped timeline introduces rolling edits; verify your compositions handle overlapping clips as expected.

The Two Releases

v4.0.535

v4.0.535

Oct 12, 2026· 10 days ago

This release introduces new Lambda rendering capabilities like `renderFramesOnLambda()` and `AsyncRemotionClient`, enhances the Studio UI with drag-and-drop reordering and visual transitions, and resolves critical audio playback issues.

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v4.0.536

v4.0.536

Oct 16, 2026· 6 days ago

This release introduces a revamped timeline experience in the Studio, featuring rolling edits and interlocking transitions. It adds new APIs for custom components and configuration limits, alongside performance optimizations for off-screen sequences and frame handling. The update also brings support for JPEG XL images and enhanced text editing capabilities.

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