# OpenShot 4.0 adds recording, color tools and local ML masks

_Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:59 AM EDT · Products, AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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OpenShot released version 4.0 with direct recording of screen, webcam, microphone and system audio into projects, plus a new color-grading workspace. The release also adds local machine-learning object masks using downloadable models that run on the user's computer, without cloud processing or a subscription. Its recording workflow keeps enabled sources as separate editable media files and timeline clips. The project says available capture options vary by operating system, hardware and permissions.

## Sources

- [Hacker News](https://www.openshot.org/blog/2026/08/30/openshot-40-record-edit-color-like-never-before/)

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