What's New
Release notes, new features, and improvements.
Video Sync & Windows Playback Fix
New elevation, speed, and power graphs in the video sync tool, plus a fix for dark video preview on Windows.
Features
- +Elevation, speed, and power profile graphs in the video sync tool — toggle between views to see your ride data while syncing
- +Updated sync tool onboarding tour to highlight the new graph features
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed video preview appearing too dark on Windows — colors now match the original footage
Overlay Rendering Fixes
Fixes for tile map exports, gradient ring icon placement, bold font consistency, and preset reliability.
Improvements
- ~Clock and Ride Duration icons on the Gradient Ring style now sit outside the ring for a cleaner look
- ~Average Speed gradient ring overlay now respects the Bold Labels setting for all text elements
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed tile map overlay not appearing in exported videos on some configurations
- *Fixed applying a preset silently dropping several overlay types from the layout
- *Fixed speed unit text on the Gradient Ring speedometer appearing in all caps instead of matching the original casing
Guided Onboarding Tour
A new guided tour walks you through the app on first launch, highlighting key features and how to get started.
Features
- +Guided onboarding tour for new users — walks through the welcome screen, editor panels, timeline, and export workflow
- +"Show Tour" menu item to replay the tour at any time
Export Quality & Encoding Fixes
Fixed corrupt exports on macOS at 720p and improved video quality for lower resolution exports.
Improvements
- ~Improved 720p export video quality on macOS — exports now produce consistent, sharp output instead of overly compressed footage
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed 720p exports producing corrupt or unplayable video on macOS
TileMap Export & Style Persistence
Major tile map export fix with re-centering and bearing support, plus overlay style persistence and performance improvements.
Improvements
- ~Tile map in exported videos now re-centers as you ride — matching the preview behavior instead of staying fixed on the starting position
- ~Tile map in exports now rotates to face the rider's heading direction, matching the preview
- ~Tile map rendering performance improved — eliminated per-frame PNG decode/encode overhead
- ~Ride Duration text on the Gradient Ring style now fits inside the ring instead of overflowing outside the overlay
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed tile map export showing the position dot jammed in the corner after riding away from the start
- *Fixed tile map export using rectangular tiles instead of square — now matches the preview aspect ratio
- *Fixed overlay styles (like Gradient Ring) resetting to Modern after saving and reopening a project
- *Fixed Distance overlay style not being saved to the project file
Windows Code Signing & Bug Fixes
Windows installers are now digitally signed, new overlay icons, and a Strava telemetry fix.
Features
- +Windows installer is now digitally signed with Azure Trusted Signing — no more Windows Defender SmartScreen warnings
- +New overlay icons
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed Ride Duration overlay showing --:-- when telemetry is loaded from Strava — duration and start time are now correctly passed to the overlay renderer
- *Fixed presets only saving overlay positions — presets now save and restore overlay styles (colors, formats, display options)
iMovie Audio Compatibility
Fixes audio export for iMovie and other sources with PCM/lossless audio.
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed iMovie and other sources with PCM/lossless audio exporting with no sound — incompatible audio codecs now automatically re-encode to AAC
Long Video Export & Bold Labels
Fixes audio loss in long video exports and adds overlay readability improvements.
Features
- +Bold Labels toggle — makes overlay labels, units, and values more readable with bolder fonts, higher opacity, and subtle text shadows
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed exported videos longer than ~5 minutes having no audio or being unplayable — audio packets are now properly interleaved with video during export
- *Fixed speedometer not responding to the Bold Labels toggle
Dual-Unit Speedometer
Show both km/h and mph simultaneously on the speedometer overlay.
Features
- +Dual Units toggle for the speedometer — displays the alternate unit (km/h or mph) as subtle ghost text below the primary speed
Audio Export Fix
Fixes exported videos having no audio despite the source files containing audio.
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed exported videos having no audio when the source video contains an audio track
Gradient Color Customization
Full control over gradient theme colors with per-overlay color overrides.
Features
- +Gradient theme accent color customization — pick from 12 presets or choose a custom color via the OS color picker
- +Per-overlay gradient accent color override — set different gradient colors on each overlay independently
- +New Temperature overlay — displays current temperature from your ride data across all 4 themes
- +Power Graph "Show Zone" toggle — show or hide the zone label (e.g. "Z2 ENDURANCE") in the inspector
- +Clock overlay now supports all 4 themes (Modern, Gradient, LED, Cyberpunk)
Improvements
- ~Upgraded rendering engine for better performance and stability
- ~Reactive rendering — UI only redraws when something changes, reducing idle CPU usage
- ~Gradient theme colors now derive from a single accent color via harmonious color math
- ~"Reset All Overlays to Global" button to clear all per-overlay color overrides
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed W'bal gauge percentage text overlapping the number at high values
- *Removed colored glow shadow behind power zone wattage number in gradient theme
Average Speed, Power Graph & Elevation Zoom
Two new overlay types, a scrolling elevation graph that zooms into the terrain around you, and several export and stability fixes.
Features
- +New Average Speed overlay — shows current average speed with progress bar and delta indicator across all 4 themes
- +New Power Graph overlay — visualizes power output over distance, matching the elevation graph style
- +Elevation graph View Range — zoom into 1 km, 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km around your current position with auto-fit vertical scaling
- +Elevation graph vertical scale — adjust how tall the elevation profile appears (0.25x to 2.0x)
- +Speed decimal toggle — show speed with one decimal place (e.g., 26.2 km/h)
- +Overlay snap-to-grid for easier positioning
Improvements
- ~Elevation graph shows traversed portion in accent color and upcoming terrain in white
- ~View Range labels adapt to your unit system (km or mi)
- ~Power Zones, Time in Zones, and W'bal overlays now have a darker, cleaner background in the Modern theme
- ~Dark Background toggle now available for Modern theme on Power Zones, Time in Zones, and W'bal
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed W'bal, Normalized Power, Training Stress, and Time in Zones always exporting as Modern theme regardless of selected style
- *Fixed New Project not fully clearing previous project data — telemetry, animations, and segment overlays no longer carry over
- *Fixed gradient fill elevation bars appearing uneven when using View Range zoom
Gradient Theme Backgrounds & Ride Duration
Per-overlay dark background toggle for the Gradient theme, new ride duration overlay with elapsed/remaining time, and configurable segment result timing.
Features
- +Per-overlay dark background toggle for Gradient theme — enable or disable the dark panel behind each overlay independently
- +New Ride Duration overlay showing elapsed or remaining ride time
- +Milliseconds display option for ride duration overlay
- +Segment result banner display time is now configurable in the inspector (3s, 5s, or 10s)
Improvements
- ~Dark backgrounds added to Gradient theme overlays that were missing them (speedometer, elevation graph, minimap, W'bal gauge)
- ~Mini map now shows the Synced/Independent style toggle like all other overlays
- ~Segment result banner default hold time increased from 3-3.5s to 5s across all themes
- ~Remaining time label and value moved outside the circular gradient ring for better readability
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed sub-second precision loss in ride duration overlay causing milliseconds to always show zero
Timeline Zoom & Export Quality
Timeline zoom now anchors to your mouse pointer, and video exports hit their target bitrate.
Improvements
- ~Timeline zoom (Shift+scroll) now zooms toward the mouse pointer instead of the left edge
- ~Mini map overlay now supports zooming in to the tile map
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed exported video bitrate not matching the configured target on macOS
Cyberpunk Theme & Distance Toggle
Major improvements to the Cyberpunk theme with color-coded metric bars, plus a new distance overlay mode toggle.
Features
- +Distance overlay now supports toggling between 'Distance Remaining' and 'Distance Traveled' via the inspector panel
- +Cyberpunk theme now shows labels on all metric overlays (HR, Power, Cadence, Grade, Elevation, Distance)
Improvements
- ~Distance overlay renamed from 'Distance Left' to 'Distance' in the sidebar
Windows Video Fix
Fixes video appearing horizontally flipped on Windows and export not matching the preview orientation.
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed videos appearing horizontally mirrored in preview on Windows due to OpenGL FBO readback
- *Fixed exported video orientation not matching the preview when flip transforms were applied
- *Fixed DJI Action camera videos incorrectly applying horizontal flip on Windows
Windows Fixes & Stability
Fixes file dialogs freezing the app on macOS, adds Settings access on Windows, improves export reliability, and adds offline trial support.
Features
- +Offline trial support — trial status is now cached locally so the app works without internet during your trial period
Improvements
- ~File dialogs (open, save, import, export) no longer freeze the UI while open
- ~Settings panel is now accessible on Windows via Help menu or Ctrl+,
- ~OpenGL context on Windows now requests a modern GL 3.2 profile for better driver compatibility with libmpv
- ~Export error reports now include encoder name and resolution for faster diagnostics
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed a crash caused by file dialogs blocking the main thread on macOS (GStreamer conflict)
- *Fixed flip horizontal and flip vertical not applied during export
- *Fixed portrait video exports using wrong resolution when a custom aspect ratio was set
- *Fixed segment overlay theme overrides persisting after switching back to synced mode
- *Fixed GPU YUV shader failing on videos with dimensions not divisible by 4
Export & Theme Fixes
Fixes export failures on Windows when hardware encoding is unavailable, and resolves a bug where segment overlay themes could get stuck after switching.
Improvements
- ~Export failure analytics now include encoder name, resolution, and overlay count for faster diagnostics
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed exports failing with 'Operation not permitted' on Windows when the hardware encoder is unavailable
- *Fixed segment overlay theme visually stuck on previous theme after switching while style sync is enabled
Video Flip & Rotation Fixes
Exported videos now respect flip settings and handle rotated videos correctly.
Bug Fixes
- *Flip horizontal and flip vertical settings are now applied during export
- *Videos recorded in portrait mode (e.g. iPhone) no longer appear upside-down after export
- *Fixed export failure with certain portrait video resolutions
Export Reliability
Fixes an export failure that some users experienced, and improves reliability when source videos have unusual audio formats.
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed an export failure on some Macs when exporting 4K H.264 video
- *Exports now automatically skip audio if the source audio format is incompatible with MP4
Distance Left Overlay
New overlay showing remaining distance in your ride.
Features
- +Added Distance Left overlay showing remaining distance in km or miles
Stability Fix
Fixes a crash that could occur when exporting videos on certain Mac configurations.
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed a crash that could occur during H.264 and H.265 exports on some Mac hardware
Faster Exports
Greatly improved export speeds with hardware-accelerated ProRes encoding on macOS and multi-threaded encoding on all platforms.
Improvements
- ~Greatly improved ProRes export speeds with hardware-accelerated encoding on macOS (Apple Silicon Pro/Max chips)
- ~Multi-threaded ProRes encoding for faster exports on all platforms
- ~Optimized pixel format conversion during ProRes exports
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed H.265 exports failing to open encoder on macOS
- *Fixed H.265 exported files not playing in Apple QuickTime and other macOS players
Export Fixes
Fixes for multi-clip tile map exports and vertical video export orientation.
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed tile map overlay showing incorrect GPS position for clips after the first in multi-clip exports
- *Fixed vertical videos exporting with horizontal orientation instead of preserving the original aspect ratio
Custom Colors & Multi-Import
A major update bringing custom accent colors, overlay-only exports, batch file imports, and a new What's New screen to keep you in the loop.
Features
- +Export overlays only — render your telemetry overlays on a transparent background for use in any video editor
- +Custom accent colors for the Modern theme — choose from presets or pick your own color for overlays and segment components
- +Import multiple video and telemetry files at once from the file picker
- +What's New screen shown after each update so you never miss a new feature
Improvements
- ~General performance improvements across the app
Playback Fix
A targeted fix addressing CPU throttling during video playback on macOS.
Improvements
- ~Improved export performance and reduced memory usage
- ~Hardware-accelerated video decoding on macOS
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed an issue where CPU could get throttled during playback on macOS
Performance & Stability
Significant performance improvements, export fixes, and quality-of-life features to make your editing workflow smoother.
Features
- +Undo/redo functionality for a more forgiving editing experience
- +Automatic update checking on launch so you're always on the latest version
Bug Fixes
- *Fixed a bug causing excessive CPU usage on macOS
- *Fixed an issue where exported videos could have incorrect frame rates
- *Fixed a memory leak during export that caused RAM usage to climb continuously
First Release
The initial public release of Telemetry Studio. Everything you need to create stunning cycling videos with real-time telemetry overlays.
Features
- +19 customizable telemetry overlays including speed, power, heart rate, elevation, and more
- +3 visual themes: Modern (Apple-inspired), Gradient (glass morphism), and LED (industrial)
- +Full Strava integration with segment tracking, PR comparison, and ghost times
- +Support for GPX and FIT telemetry files
- +Multi-clip timeline with grouping support
- +Real-time overlay preview during editing
- +Export up to 4K resolution with H.264, H.265, and ProRes codecs
- +Hardware-accelerated encoding (NVENC, VideoToolbox, AMF)
- +Mini map and full tile map overlays powered by Mapbox
- +Power zone calculations with 7-zone Coggan model
- +W'bal (anaerobic capacity) tracking
- +Normalized Power and TSS calculations
- +Segment entry banners, progress bars, and result cards
- +Celebration animations for PRs and achievements
- +14-day free trial with full Pro features
- +Cross-platform support for macOS and Windows