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ManyCam Changelog

What's new in ManyCam 8.2.0.1

Nov 21, 2023
  • Added force driver resolution.
  • Added ManyCam Camera Extension.

New in ManyCam 8.1.2.2 (Jan 20, 2023)

  • Security enhancements.
  • Updated the default set of Virtual Backgrounds images.
  • The OpenGL Hardware Acceleration option was disabled as obsolete and unstable.
  • Fixed an issue where ManyCam received no video feed or crashed on some resolutions when using NDI feed as a video source.
  • Fixed an issue where the context menu didn’t come up in certain dialog boxes.

New in ManyCam 8.1.0.4 (Oct 18, 2022)

  • Added the ability to export the Time, Text and Effects settings when exporting a project.
  • Added a new subscription management panel that allows you to deactivate any particular device within the app.
  • Improved live preview rendering performance (added OpenGL mode).
  • Fixed an issue where the playback bar didn’t work when Movie was selected as a video source in a global preset.
  • Fixed an issue where blurred area remained on screen after it was removed from a preset.
  • Fixed an issue where the state of the “Auto turn on title when switching to its preset” setting was not saved.
  • The Video Overlay hotkey combination was changed from Cmd+Shift+V to Cmd+Shift+O to avoid conflicts.

New in ManyCam 8.0.0.45 (Jul 21, 2022)

  • Added Global Layers that are visible across all ManyCam presets.
  • Added the ability to auto-play a video file when switching to its preset (disabled by default).
  • Added the ability to select virtual background quality.
  • Added the ability to hide layers.
  • Added a built-in collection of downloadable virtual background images and videos (updated regularly).
  • Added options to monitor sounds from audio playlist and video sources (enabled by default).
  • Implemented new UI design and added Dark mode.
  • Added Twitch to the list of default social media streaming services.
  • Titles (Lower Thirds): added new templates, animations, and the ability to move/resize them.
  • Added new templates for the Time widget and improved its sharpness.
  • Improved performance when running multiple (>20) presets simultaneously.
  • Added the ability to assign individual Title (Lower Third) to a preset.
  • Added the ability to add more than one Text object per preset.
  • Added the ability to rearrange objects such as Text, Time, and Effects.
  • Audio and video playlists are now easier to access.
  • All audio sources are now easier to access and manage (including audio feeds from layers).
  • RTMP streaming now utilizes hardware encoder on Apple Silicon devices.
  • Added support for metadata rotation flags.

New in ManyCam 7.10.1.3 (May 23, 2022)

  • Fixed an issue where ManyCan couldn't be uninstalled from machines running macOS 12.3 or higher due to Apple removing Python.
  • Fixed an issue where ManyCam Virtual Webcam could sometimes disappear from the list of video devices after rebooting the machine.

New in ManyCam 7.10.0.19 (Feb 10, 2022)

  • Added the ability to remotely control desktop presets via ManyCam for mobile.
  • ManyCam subscription is now device-based and acts globally across all OS users and ManyCam apps. Activate multiple editions (desktop, Lite) and instances of ManyCam for Windows simultaneously with a single device activation on a single machine even if they are installed under multiple OS users.
  • ManyCam now uses cross-app authentication that enables automatic sign-in across all desktop ManyCam apps and web services under one OS user.

New in ManyCam 7.9.0.17 (Dec 22, 2021)

  • Added the Guests feature that allows you to chat, make video calls, and invite friends to your streams (currently in beta).
  • Virtual Backgrounds: improved performance and added a set of new background images.
  • Upgraded the Qt library.
  • Added a set of new Lower Thirds (available for paid accounts only).
  • Fixed an issue where PowerPoint and video playback controls disappeared in the Preview mode.
  • Fixed an issue where ManyCam failed to connect to multiple cameras if they had the same name.

New in ManyCam 7.8.6.2 (Oct 8, 2021)

  • Maximum number of presets allowed increased to 50 for Studio and 200 for Premium and Enterprise.

New in ManyCam 7.8.5.24 (Oct 8, 2021)

  • Virtual Backgrounds: reduced flickering, sharper edges, and better performance (model v1.9).
  • Fixed potential freezes and high CPU usage that could occur when the Video playlist stored multiple items for a long time.
  • Fixed an issue where effects, lower thirds, and backgrounds were missing if ManyCam was started by a non-admin user.

New in ManyCam 7.8.4.11 (Apr 26, 2021)

  • Virtual Backgrounds: reduced flickering (model v1.8).
  • Effects: added previews for selected effects and the ability to group them by categories.
  • Updated the default set of Virtual Backgrounds images.
  • Small performance improvements related to the 'Draw' feature.
  • Added an option to lock the video format of a physical webcam (enabled by default).

New in ManyCam 7.8.3.15 (Mar 26, 2021)

  • Added the ability to record GIFs.
  • Virtual Backgrounds: reduced flickering (model v1.7).
  • Revamped the Overlay design.
  • Fixed multiple screen capturing issues that occurred on Apple M1 with two or more displays connected.
  • Fixed an issue where iPhone screen sharing would fail with a 'Timeout' message on Apple M1.
  • Fixed an issue where transition settings could not be saved.
  • Fixed an issue where playlist item duration could not be saved.

New in ManyCam 7.8.2.8 (Mar 2, 2021)

  • Added Virtual Whiteboard and revamped the 'Draw on desktop' feature.
  • Project Export & Import: added the ability to save project files (images, videos, PDFs, PPTs) and import them along with other project settings between devices.
  • Fixed an issue where presets could have incorrect names and effects after you rearrange them and restart ManyCam.
  • Fixed an issue where the 'next slide' button would sometimes be hidden for the PPT video source.

New in ManyCam 7.8.1.1 (Jan 29, 2021)

  • Improved compatibility with apps that run on Apple M1 chip.

New in ManyCam 7.8.0.17 (Dec 24, 2020)

  • Added the ability to export & import presets and preset collections (preset layout only).
  • Added the ability to move layer up and down one level.
  • Added hotkey tips and additional hotkey combinations to manage layers.
  • Added a set of New Years' virtual background images.
  • Virtual Backgrounds: added the speed/quality selector and optimized the performance (model v1.6).
  • Reduced the video latency that occurred when the Hardware Acceleration mode was activated (switched to single buffer).
  • The Rotate & Flip settings were moved to the Transform menu.
  • Added the TCP connection support for IP cameras.
  • Fixed a potential crash that could occur when using the YouTube source.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when removing an item from the audio playlist.
  • Fixed a crash that would occur on startup when Virtual Background was enabled while no subscription had been activated.

New in ManyCam 7.7.1.2 (Nov 20, 2020)

  • Improved startup and effect search speed for cases when ManyCam has several thousand effects in the Effect library.
  • Improved performance when using multiple active presets.
  • Improved performance when using multiple active presets containing the App Window source.
  • Added a progress bar and play/pause controls for movies and the YouTube URL source.
  • Added a warning that appears when the receiving application degrades the image quality.
  • Increased the layer/effect resize area.
  • Fixed an issue where some presentations wouldn't open on devices running macOS 10.14.
  • Fixed an issue where some effects could change their size and/or proportions after changing the resolution or restarting ManyCam.
  • Fixed an issue where ManyCam would create a default stream when you log in to YouTube.
  • Fixed an issue where ManyCam would freeze when adding a static WebP image as an animated effect.

New in ManyCam 7.7.0.3 (Oct 28, 2020)

  • New Overlay feature (activates with 'Cmd+Shift+V').
  • New scaling settings for layers (Fit, Fill, Stretch).
  • Added the Draw on Desktop feature.
  • Added the ability to adjust layer opacity.
  • Added the ability to round layer corners.
  • Added the ability to add PDF files as a video source.
  • Added the ability to copy-paste layers.
  • Added the Lock button on layer hover.
  • Webcam source can now have unique crop settings in each layer.
  • Hold down 'Cmd' when resizing a layer to produce a perfectly square shape (changed from 'Shift').
  • Hold down 'Shift' when resizing a layer to preserve its aspect ratio.
  • The 'Presentation' source was renamed to 'PowerPoint'.
  • The 'Blank image' source was renamed to 'Color Source'.
  • The 'Media files' source was renamed to 'Images & Videos'.
  • Fixed a potential crash that could occur if Mobile Device was selected as a source when in OpenGL Hardware Acceleration mode.
  • Fixed a potential crash that could occur on MacBook Pro 15" 2018 when a built-in camera was selected as a source.

New in ManyCam 7.7.0.2 (Oct 27, 2020)

  • New Overlay feature (activates with 'Cmd+Shift+V').
  • New scaling settings for layers (Fit, Fill, Stretch).
  • Added the Draw on Desktop feature.
  • Added the ability to adjust layer opacity.
  • Added the ability to round layer corners.
  • Added the ability to add PDF files as a video source.
  • Added the ability to copy-paste layers.
  • Added the Lock button on layer hover.
  • Webcam source can now have unique crop settings in each layer.
  • Hold down 'Cmd' when resizing a layer to produce a perfectly square shape (changed from 'Shift').
  • Hold down 'Shift' when resizing a layer to preserve its aspect ratio.
  • The 'Presentation' source was renamed to 'PowerPoint'.
  • The 'Blank image' source was renamed to 'Color Source'.
  • The 'Media files' source was renamed to 'Images & Videos'.
  • Fixed a potential crash that could occur if Mobile Device was selected as a source when in OpenGL Hardware Acceleration mode.
  • Fixed a potential crash that could occur on MacBook Pro 15" 2018 when a built-in camera was selected as a source.

New in ManyCam 7.5.0.7 (Sep 29, 2020)

  • Added the ability to use videos as virtual backgrounds.
  • Added the ability to reorder presets in the preset preview panel using drag&drop.
  • Added tooltips for the Video Playlist panel.
  • Reduced the minimum permissible layer size.
  • Layers are now sticky and have ruler guides.
  • Changed zooming behavior: a zoomed area within a layer can now only be moved by holding down the Cmd key.
  • Fixed an issue where the 'AM' indication was not rendered for some types of clocks.
  • Fixed an issue where the webcam feed would freeze when another app used the same webcam.
  • Fixed an issue where ManyCam would crash when the webcam run at 29.77 FPS.
  • Restored the missing mouse wheel zoom.
  • Overall performance and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 7.4.0.12 (Aug 11, 2020)

  • Added the ability to add presentations as video source (ppt, pptx, key) (requires a locally installed copy of Apple Keynote 10).
  • Virtual Backgrounds: reduced flickering (model v1.5).
  • Improved the crop functionality to support more video sources: Movie, Image, YouTube Link, Mobile Device, Desktop Capture.
  • Improved performance when using multiple presets.
  • Added the ability to disable HTML notifications (paid feature).
  • Added the Crop icon to the main panel.
  • Added a new option "Keep my video sources connected when ManyCam is hidden".
  • Fixed an issue that prevented virtual webcams and capture cards from appearing as webcam source.
  • Fixed the Chroma Key color distortion that appeared on AMD GPUs when using Color Picker.
  • Fixed incorrect aspect ratio in some effects.

New in ManyCam 7.3.1.0 (Jul 7, 2020)

  • Added support for NDI output.
  • Improved quality of the Chroma key auto-setup mode.

New in ManyCam 7.3.0.13 (Jun 11, 2020)

  • Added support for NDI inputs.
  • Added automatic ManyCam watermark removal after subscription activation.
  • Background blur/removal: reduced flickering and improved hand detection
  • (model v1.3).
  • RTMP live streaming: fixed buffering issues when going live to multiple servers at once, improved audio & video synchronization.
  • Fixed audio clicks and pops while recording.
  • Fixed Lower Third font clipping.
  • Fixed saving and loading of video playlists.

New in ManyCam 7.2.0.6 (May 21, 2020)

  • Added the Crop layer feature (currently works with webcams only).
  • Removed support for old background effects (replaced with Virtual Backgrounds).
  • Fixed an issue where Chroma Key persisted after reset.
  • Switched Chroma Key to the HSL algorithm by default for easier color picker usage.
  • Fixed glitches in cropped/resized layers and where Virtual Background is enabled.
  • Fixed an issue where unwanted drag-and-drop behavior occurred when clicking on UI elements in ManyCam.

New in ManyCam 7.1.2.0 (Apr 27, 2020)

  • Improved performance and quality of Virtual Background.

New in ManyCam 7.1.1 (Apr 17, 2020)

  • Fixed the issue with Background blur/removal on AMD GPUs.
  • Added new high-quality virtual background images.

New in ManyCam 7.1.0.0 (Apr 9, 2020)

  • Background blur/removal without a green screen (requires ManyCam Studio or higher and macOS 10.13.4).
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 7.0.32.0 (Apr 1, 2020)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 7.0.11.0 (Nov 28, 2019)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 7.0.7.0 (Nov 25, 2019)

  • New revamped Chroma Key: improved speed, auto-setup, spill reduction and more.
  • Added new Hardware Acceleration implementation based on the Metal framework (enabled by default).
  • Added new default effect packs (animated emojis, school effects and more).
  • Added animated effects support (drag&drop GIF files into ManyCam).
  • Added ability to download new effects within the ManyCam application from our in-app effect store.
  • Added ability to resize ManyCam effects.
  • Added media file drag&drop dialog.
  • Added ability to lock video layer position and size (the main layer is locked by default).
  • Improved UI design, including easier ways to change color grading, FPS, resolution and add audio sources.
  • Improved drawing: better sharpness, cool stamps, shapes and more.
  • Improved Desktop Capture performance, added the 'Window area' option.
  • Bug fixes and improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.7.1.1 (Oct 2, 2019)

  • Added macOS Catalina support.
  • Other bugfixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.7.0.4 (Jul 11, 2019)

  • Added ip-camera buffering and fixed connectivity issues.
  • Added error logging for better support.
  • Improved audio/video sync for mobile source.
  • Other bugfixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.6.0.6 (Jan 29, 2019)

  • Added free Picture-in-Picture mode.
  • Hardware Acceleration is enabled by default.
  • Fixes for memory leaks.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.5.1.0 (Nov 2, 2018)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.5.0.5 (Sep 27, 2018)

  • Driver improvements:
  • Added 60 fps support.
  • Improved scaling quality.
  • Added a few more resolutions (2K, 4K).
  • Optimized the delay between ManyCam and client apps (like Skype).
  • Added ability to rename ManyCam Virtual Device (requires a restart of the client app).
  • Client improvements:
  • Added camera source settings.
  • Added Sync Offset feature for webcam source.
  • Resolved several crashes.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements..

New in ManyCam 6.4.0.1 (May 29, 2018)

  • Improved effect management UI panel.
  • Added custom Lower Third support.
  • Removed obsolete effects from the default Effects library.
  • Resolved several crashes.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.3.0.7 (Apr 27, 2018)

  • Added new Playlist features and interface changes.
  • Implemented new video preset management approach.
  • Improved IP cameras connection stability.
  • Resolved several crashes.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.2.0.4 (Feb 21, 2018)

  • Improved GPU-based Hardware Acceleration (experimental feature).
  • Improved compatibility with Chrome browser, PhotoBooth, Google Hangouts, and other apps.
  • Reduced CPU usage.
  • Added hidden/off-screen app capture support.
  • Added ability to mirror Apple mobile devices via USB.
  • Added Hotkeys feature.
  • Resolved several crashes.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.1.0.1 (Dec 27, 2017)

  • Improved settings for predefined social media streaming (Facebook – added stream title, description, and privacy settings, and ability to select group, event, or page as streaming destination. YouTube – added stream title and privacy settings).
  • Revamped the RTMP and connect tab.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.0.3 (Dec 12, 2017)

  • Various bug fixes & stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 6.0.2.1 (Nov 11, 2017)

  • Brand new and even more flexible UI design with customizable widgets.
  • New Favorites panel for your favorite features.
  • Free HD resolution.
  • New realistic Face Masks.
  • Advanced audio management (customizable audio sources for video presets and Picture-in-Picture layers).
  • Various bug fixes & stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 4.6.0.4 (Apr 6, 2017)

  • Added subscriptions.
  • Added social login.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.

New in ManyCam 4.5.0.2 (Nov 23, 2016)

  • New RTMP feature that allows you to broadcast directly on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube live events.
  • Create and save a list of RTMP servers that you often use for broadcasting. (Standard, Studio & Enterprise)
  • Broadcast to multiple RTMP servers simultaneously (Studio & Enterprise only).
  • Google Chrome Support Fixes.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.

New in ManyCam 4.2.3 (Oct 25, 2016)

  • Fixed few issues related to macOS Sierra.
  • Various bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

New in ManyCam 4.2.1 (Sep 16, 2016)

  • New Chroma Key feature (Studio and Enterprise only).
  • ManyCam Mobile [ BETA ] support.
  • New YouTube Video Source allows you to stream and broadcast videos found on YouTube.
  • Various bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

New in ManyCam 4.1.0.0 (Jun 3, 2016)

  • Added IP camera support. Add an IP/Web-based cameras as a ManyCam video source.
  • Added H264 support for IP cameras (Studio and Enterprise only).
  • Fixed bug with desktop capture for 2 monitors.
  • Various bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.

New in ManyCam 4.0.5 (Mar 21, 2016)

  • New and more flexible UI design with support for HiDPI displays.
  • Playlist scheduler.
  • Transition between elements in playlist.
  • Draw tab improvement (Undo/Redo added).
  • Usage up to 12 video sources (Studio and Enterprise only).
  • New Save Effects Presets feature.
  • Connect tab added.
  • Saving snapshots and recordings to multiple locations.

New in ManyCam 3.2.6 (Nov 27, 2015)

  • New Audio tab to control microphones, playlist, effects and more.
  • Recording feature allowing users to record broadcasts locally.

New in ManyCam 3.1.3 (Jun 23, 2015)

  • New “On-Air” feature allows you to track what applications or websites are using ManyCam.
  • New Mobile Video Source allows you to stream video and audio directly from your mobile device.
  • Multi-language support.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 3.0.14 (May 29, 2015)

  • Fixed issues some users were having on flash websites.

New in ManyCam 3.0.12 (Apr 23, 2015)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 3.0.11 (Dec 23, 2014)

  • Mac OS 10.9.5 Mavericks and Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite support added.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 3.0.10 (Nov 6, 2014)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 3.0.9 (Sep 26, 2014)

  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 3.0.8 (Sep 24, 2014)

  • Multiple video screens and sources.
  • Redesigned and more responsive UI.
  • The new Gallery tab allows you to easily access images and videos.
  • The new Favorites section allows you to access frequently used effects.
  • Search for effects, photos and videos in the software.
  • Includes a new category of effects called Emoticons.
  • New Lower Third feature.
  • ManyCam Pro can unlock more HD resolutions.
  • ManyCam Pro can unlock more picture-in-picture modes.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements requested by users.

New in ManyCam 2.0.51 (Feb 21, 2014)

  • Fixed incorrect video scaling with some applications.
  • Added some fixes for Mac OS X Mavericks and other bug fixes and enhancements.

New in ManyCam 2.0.38 (Nov 1, 2013)

  • New Mac virtual video driver with 64-bit application support.
  • ManyCam Mac Pro users can now use a new preview mode to edit video before switching. Upgrading to ManyCam Pro also permanently disables the ManyCam.com logo & watermark.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

New in ManyCam 1.0.44 (Dec 28, 2011)

  • ManyCam now supports 64 bit processors and Mac OS X Lion.
  • Fixed a problem where some Mac OS X Lion users would see a black video as their video source.
  • Decreased our installer size.

New in ManyCam 1.0.41 (Oct 12, 2009)

  • ManyCam now works with the Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system.
  • ManyCam has also had other miscellaneous bug fixes to benefit all Mac users.

New in ManyCam 1.0.30 (Jun 16, 2009)

  • Two virtual ManyCam camera modes (RGB and Y'CbCr) to support maximum applications. If one doesn't work please try the other.
  • Use ManyCam in Photobooth and iChat by going to their effects list.
  • The uninstaller has been separated. (/Applications/ManyCam/ManyCam_Uninstaller)
  • ManyCam can now work with Photobooth and some other applications simultaneously.
  • "Mirror video source" feature allows you to quickly mirror your video.