Changelog

New updates and improvements to WordCast Live. We release features frequently to ensure the best experience.

v1.1.0

Latest

May 22, 2026

New Features

  • **Voice-Commanded Translations**: Automatically switch and re-project the current verse on the live screen by saying "give me in KJV", "switch to MSG", etc.
  • **Default Media Assets**: WordCast Live now comes beautifully bundled with 5 default high-quality background images for instant setup.
  • **Custom Theme Saving**: Full native OS integration to save and load .wctheme files anywhere on your computer.

Improvements

  • **Song Editor Reliability**: The lyric slide input fields now intelligently expand and contract with your text, removing all inner scrollbars and preventing layout crushing.
  • Exporting and double-clicking a .wctheme file from the OS will now seamlessly import it into the live app.

v1.0.0

April 22, 2026

New Features

  • Introduced dual-path AI transcription processing (Cloud via Deepgram + Local fallback)
  • Complete Fabric Theme Editor with full canvas control
  • Native NDI output support for OBS Studio, vMix, and other NDI receivers
  • Bible Engine with 52+ translations and fuzzy verse search
  • Lyrics library with drag-and-drop support for ProPresenter .pro files
  • Scripture auto-detection: AI listens for referenced Bible verses mid-sermon
  • Live Lower Third output with animated transitions
  • Multi-display support with automatic projector window assignment
  • WordCast Theme file format (.wctheme) with import/export support
  • Offline mode — fully functional without internet connection

Improvements

  • Operator UI overhauled to a minimal dark SaaS aesthetic
  • Live Transcript panel now highlights the active phrase in real time
  • Theme Editor preview renders at full resolution before going live
  • Startup performance improved — Bible reader initializes 40% faster

Bug Fixes

  • Resolved memory leak during long-running Sunday services
  • Fixed Lower Third variations not respecting master alpha channel over NDI
  • Corrected projector window not reassigning on display connect/disconnect

v0.9.5

beta — March 2026

New Features

  • Added 14 new Bible translations including AMP, NLT, and ESV
  • Live layout configuration panel for customising display regions
  • Media library with video background support for all themes

Improvements

  • Deepgram WebSocket reconnection now retries with exponential backoff
  • Theme preview rendering moved to off-screen canvas for smoother performance
  • Scripture panel now shows verse context (surrounding verses) on hover

Bug Fixes

  • Lower Third alpha channel fixed over NDI output
  • Fixed crash when importing a .wctheme file with a missing font reference

v0.9.0

beta — January 2026

New Features

  • WordCast Live beta begins for early access churches
  • Core text renderer built using hardware-accelerated canvas via Fabric.js
  • Deepgram voice pipeline integrated for live transcription
  • Initial Bible reader with KJV and NIV translations