Igor

We fixed this issue in Beta 2 today. Please try the new Beta.

We fixed this issue in Beta 2 today. Please try the new Beta.

Beta 2 is available See the download links above. Updated Dutch, French, and Spanish translations. Added full support for dead keys (^, `, ´, ¨, ~) on international keyboard layouts - French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and others (Mac) Fixed an issue with sound objects being duplicated in custom transitions with multiple variants. Fixed an issue where Custom width and height fields were not visible in the New project window.

Hi Pascal, Glad that you like this new createive effect! Thanks for sharing your custom transition based on the new Gradient map effect. Looks very nice.

Pascal, please let me know if it will occur again. Maybe it happened when two instances of PTE (11 and 12) were launched at the same time?

Hi Pascal, Does this problem (non working Edit button) occur for any custom transitions? Try to create a new test transition. Will Edit button work correctly? Can you send me effectuser.ini file from Styles and Transitions > Transitions folder?

Hi, PTE AV Studio 11.0.21 Beta is available for Mac users: Added full support for dead keys (^, `, ´, ¨, ~) on international keyboard layouts - French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and others (Mac). Download Mac: https://files.wnsoft.com/test/PTE-AV-Studio.dmg (About window shows: 11.0.21 Build 1)

Hi, I confirm your findings. Thank you! We'll fix it.

Hi, Thanks for your suggestion. I also confirm the issue with the Custom preset. Normally it should display custom width and height text boxes. We'll fix it.

Hi, In PTE AV Studio 12 we added a new Gradient map effect mode for a Mask container. You can create dynamic effects using a grayscale image (grayscale is the better term here). Download a demo project: Gradient map effect.zip Video example: Gradient map effect.mp4 Explanation how it works: Explanation_of_Gradient-map.mp4 1. Add a Mask Template. Choose Mask mode as "Gradient map". 2. We provided one preset "Spots" with customizable parameters. You can add a grayscale picture as a stencil for this effect. 3. Adjust the "Width %" parameter in the Properties for a Mask Container which controls the smoothness of edges. 4. Add the 2nd keyframe for a Mask container and change the Opacity parameter to create a dynamic animation. This effect works when the Opacity changes from 0% to 100% for a Mask container.

Hi Andrew, Can you send me the project (the full project archive in ZIP format)? A link in a personal message. I'll check the problem. I don't know your PC's specifications, but the project is likely too large due to large images (large pixel size). Alternative solution is to create a MP4 video, this will completely solve the problem.

Many thanks for your responses and first impressions of V12. Happy holidays!

Hi, In PTE AV Studio 12 we added a new speed modifier - "Instant". It allows you to achieve an instant change of any animation parameter between 2 keyframes (without smooth interpolation).You can apply it to Pan, Zoom, Rotate, Opacity and other animation parameters. If you have 2 keyframes, add the "Instant" modifier to the 1st keyframe. Download a demo project: Instant Animation.zip Video example: Instant Animation.mp4 Screenshot:

Hi, We wish you a Merry Christmas and Peaceful New Year! Warm regards, Igor,

New transitions added in PTE AV Studio 12: Spots, Rotating Linear Wipe, Push Smooth Click to play video sample: New Transitions in V12.mp4

I understand how important this option for you (dynamic random slide order). We removed this feature in 2013 (since version 8.0) for 2 main reasons: 1. Technical complexity - this option made it very difficult to add new features to PTE. It created problems with: - Project duration (when "Keep full slide duration" is enabled); - Audio files linked to slides; - Linked video clips; And possibly other issues. 2. Modern workflow - most users now create video files instead of EXE shows, and random order is not applicable for video files at all. As an alternative, we added a new command that randomly shuffles slides once when you edit a project. I understand this doesn't meet your needs, but unfortunately we can't bring back the old feature due to these technical limitations. I'd be interested to hear what other users think about this. P.S. I moved your original message to a new topic here.

Hi Mary, Thanks for your wishes and response! We haven't yet updated Sample Project for the new effects in V12. It will be done later before the final version. Hi Aleina, Thanks for your first impressions on PTE 12 Beta! We hope to add more new functions and effects before the final version. Try new built-in transition "Spots". It uses a new Gradient displacement map effect added in V12. You can recreate the same effect in a custom transition or slide style. We added a new preset/template for a mask stencil - "Spots" (when you choose "Gradient map" mode. Setting "Width %" parameter around 1-5 in the Mask container object you can reach more sharp edges of this effect. Also I recommend to try a new modifier in Animation speed > Instant. It disables smooth animation of parameter (Pan, Zoom, Rotate, etc) between 2 keyframes.

Hi, Please share your impressions of version 12.0 Beta. If you find any problem, please start a new topic for each one. Happy Christmas! Igor,

Hi, PTE AV Studio 12 Pro (Beta) is available all members of this forum: Download For Windows: https://files.wnsoft.com/test/pte12abc/pteavstudio-setup.exe For Mac: https://files.wnsoft.com/test/pte12abc/PTE-AV-Studio.dmg PTE AV Player for Mac: https://files.wnsoft.com/test/pte12abc/PTE-AV-Player.dmg A free license key for the Beta version: D206I-01ZKI-GH8S2-HSS8X-E7N7D System Requirements Windows 10 or Windows 11. macOS 11 Big Sur - macOS 26 Tahoe (Apple Silicon or Intel chip). Important notes You can keep your existing version of PTE AV Studio 11.0 and use both versions together. We recommend to untick an option “Associate .pte projects...” when you install a Beta version. For new customers. If you purchase version 11.0 today or later, you'll get a free upgrade to a final version 12.0 when it's ready (in March, 2026). We continue to work on version 12.0 and plan to add new features and new slide styles before the final version. _________________________________________________ What's New in PTE AV Studio 12 Pro: Sound Object Create impressive slideshows and AV shows with impactful sound effects. The new Sound object lets you play short audio files to enhance your slideshows and AV shows. Add whoosh sounds for fast transitions, subtle clicks when images appear, or any other short audio effects that bring your slideshow to life. Adjust volume for individual video clips and sound objects with precision. Voice Recording on Mac Mac users can now record voice-overs directly in PTE AV Studio without external tools. Slow-Motion and Video Speed Control Take complete control over video playback. Adjust video speed using key points - speed up, slow down, or freeze the action exactly where you need it. Insert pauses inside your video clips to emphasize key moments. The new frame interpolation creates smooth slow-motion effects by blending frames together, eliminating jerky playback when slowing down your footage. Modern Video Formats and AV1 Encoder Create content for social media and the web. PTE AV Studio 12 adds full support for vertical video (9:16 for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels) and square format (1:1 for Instagram posts). New resolutions including 2560x1440, 1080x1920, 720x1280, and 1080x1080 cover all modern platforms. The "Auto" resolution preset automatically matches your project settings for quick exports. The revolutionary AV1 encoder produces videos up to 50% smaller than H.264 while maintaining the same visual quality - perfect for web publishing. The improved Video Export interface with "Show/Hide Advanced Options" keeps things simple yet powerful. The "Fast decode (web)" option creates optimized videos for quick loading and playback on your website. You can even pause video encoding and resume later. New Creative Effects Bring your slideshows to life with stunning visual effects. The Dynamic Gradient map creates color transformations and artistic looks. Chromatic Displacement map adds glitch effects and distortions for modern, eye-catching visuals. The Instant speed modifier disables interpolation between keyframes for snappy, precise animations. Blur and Unsharp mask can now be adjusted separately for parent and child objects. Quick Search. New Slide Styles and Transitions Find the perfect slide style or transition instantly. Type a keyword and PTE AV Studio will show you matching results immediately. No more scrolling through hundreds of options - just type "zoom", "push" or "fade" and get what you need. New transitions: Spots, Push Smooth, Rotating Linear Wipe. New slide style: Zoom Out with Fade. Faster Project Backups Backup your projects 2-3 times faster. The Create Backup in ZIP command now supports multiple files with the same name in different folders. Save precious time when archiving large projects with hundreds of high-resolution images and video clips. Other Improvements Export Slides to Images can now include transition effects Improved audio/video synchronization and smoother playback for variable frame rate videos HDR video support (Rec.2020 and HLG color spaces) Smaller executable show files (reduced by 3 MB) Transition group expand/collapse state is now remembered P.S. Click the "Follow" button at the top of this page to receive notifications about new Beta releases.

Hi Alex, thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!

Yes, it's uninstaller for PTE AV Studio on Mac: V11: https://files.wnsoft.com/pteavstudio/RemovePTEAVStudio.app-11-0.zip V10.5: https://files.wnsoft.com/pteavstudio/RemovePTEAVStudio.app-10-5.zip You can choose what to delete - only settings of the program or styles + templates as well.

Completely uninstalling any program with its settings usually means deleting all user files and settings associated with that program. We'll work to improve the stability of PTE AV Studio on Mac so users don't have to worry about fixing frozen app. It's a rare case, but we'll do our best to fix it.

Updated version of PTE AV Studio 11.0.20 is available for PC and Mac Download: https://www.wnsoft.com/pte-av-studio/download/ Fixed: Soundtrack export and voice recording to MP3 format stopped working (regression introduced in version 11.0.19). About window shows: 11.0.20 Build 1.

Hi Mike, By default, user slide styles, custom transitions and templates are located in these 2 folders on your Mac: /Users/UserName/Library/Application Support/PTEAVStudio/Templates /Users/UserName/Library/Application Support/PTEAVStudio/Styles and Transitions You can check PTE AV Studio > Main menu > Settings > Preferences. Templates tab for exact path to these folders. I remember from your previous post on the forum: Your program may have deleted the PTEAVStudio folder in Application Support. This likely deleted all the templates and styles as well. Sorry! We offer a special uninstaller utility for PTE AV Studio on a Mac which allows to remove only configuration and keep slide styles and templates: https://files.wnsoft.com/pteavstudio/RemovePTEAVStudio.app-11-0.zip You can change a location of StylesAndTransition folder and Templates folder in PTE AV Studio and make backup of these folders.

Hi, Beta version of V12 will appear soon.