Product updates: August 2025

Posted: 07/08/2025

Blackbird’s latest product release updates video processing, operating system and integration areas of the product and technology.

The latest upgrade to the Blackbird platform is due to be released on 18th August 2025 and will be made available during a maintenance window of 11:00-16:00 BST (6:00-11:00 EST) on the day.

Extended keyboard shortcuts

Blackbird has added keyboard shortcuts to mute/reset audio levels on selected audio clips within the editor. This can also be combined with other functions as part of a macro.

WEBP file format

Blackbird now supports the ingest of WEBP format still images along with rendering from these as a high quality export source.

Edge Operating system updates

Blackbird Edge runs on a Debian based operating system or container image. If your server has not been updated recently – support will be scheduling your routine updates with you.

If you have any questions on the above release and what it means for your teams, or would like to schedule some bespoke User training for your workflows do not hesitate to contact us at support@blackbird.video