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xLights is a free and open source program that enables you to design, create and play amazing lighting displays through the use of DMX controllers, E1.31 Ethernet controllers and more.

What's new in 2026.12

2026.12 — July 2, 2026 Enhancements - scott — Added new Tip of the Day info for recent release updated items - derwin12 — Sequencer: add "Select Effects incl SubModels" to model right-click menu (#6618) - derwin12 — Lua automation: expose all video export formats (High Quality MP4, Lossless RGB, ProRes 4444, HD ProRes) via exportModel / exportModelWithRender - scott — Moving Head effect: new Pattern tab generates pan/tilt from parametric shapes (Circle, Eight, Diamond, Lissajous, etc.) modeled on QLC+ EFX, with a value-curve-animatable rotation - scott — Moving Head effect: Enable Shutter checkbox (in the Control tab, for both RGB and color wheel) holds the shutter open at the model's Shutter On Value; Auto Shutter still takes over when active. Check Sequence warns if a shutter channel has a Shutter On Value of 0 - derwin12 — Effect sequence wizard now adds a default New Timing track (#6612) - derwin12 — Add Timing Track option to Single Strand chase (cycles per timing mark) (#4771) - derwin12 — Allow timeline to zoom out to see any effects outside the duration (#6528) - derwin12 — Sync smart remote type across port block for controllers requiring it (#3468) - scott — First run with no show folder set: offer to create and use a default show folder at Documents/xLights (or pick one) - scott — Update dialog can download the new release installer from GitHub and run it (instead of opening a browser) - scott — Show the active OpenGL backend (ANGLE vs native) in the About dialog and startup log - cybercop23 — Add set default option for sequence duration and fps (#5233) - cyberco...

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