2026-01-22

Release v0.1.24: Apps System & Mobile UX Improvements

3 min readBy QuickEditVideo Team

Introducing the Apps system to extend editor functionality, starting with Simple Caption app, plus major mobile UX enhancements.

#video-editor#mobile-ux#apps#captions#extensibility

Hey 👋
v0.1.24 is live.

This release introduces a new way to extend the editor with the Apps system, and makes the mobile experience significantly better.

Let's dive in.


🧩 Apps System - Extend Your Editor

We're experimenting with Apps - specialized tools that extend the editor's functionality.

Press Alt+4 to open the Apps panel.

📝 Simple Caption App (First App!)

The first app is Simple Caption - a dedicated interface for adding captions to your videos.

Here's how it works:

  • Open the app via Alt+4 or the Apps icon
  • Edit captions in the app interface
  • Auto-insert text elements directly into your project
  • Seamless integration with the timeline

Why this matters:

  • Focused workflow - dedicated space for caption editing
  • Faster captioning - streamlined interface for text work
  • More to come - this is just the beginning

We're planning more apps to help with common video editing tasks. Think: color grading, audio mixing, template management, and more.


📱 Mobile UX Overhaul - Bottom Navigation

Mobile editing just got way better.

The sidebar is now a bottom tab bar on mobile devices.

What changed:

  • Bottom tabs replace the traditional sidebar on mobile
  • Tap to open drawer - access tools without blocking the canvas
  • Native mobile feel - aligns with mobile app conventions
  • More screen space - better use of vertical real estate

This is how mobile apps are supposed to feel. We're bringing that same polish to video editing.


🎨 Menubar Refinements

Small but meaningful UI improvements:

  • File menu now displays with a MenuIcon instead of text
  • Cleaner menubar - more visual, less cluttered
  • Consistent iconography across the interface

What's Next?

We're continuing to focus on:

  • More Apps - what would you like to see?
  • Mobile polish - making every interaction smooth
  • Performance - keeping everything fast

Got feedback on the Apps system or mobile experience? Let us know!

Happy editing 🎬