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This update adds JPEG XL (*.jxl) support, improves quantization color quality, updates AVIF loading to better handle mapping HDR images to SDR, and fixes some bugs.

Get the Update

There are two releases of Paint.NET:

• Microsoft Store release (recommended)
  • You can purchase it here. This helps fund development and is an alternative or supplement to sending in a donation. In addition, updates happen automatically in the background when you’re not using the app.
  • If you already have it installed, the update should happen automatically once Microsoft certifies the update, usually within the next day or so. To get the update immediately (once it’s certified), you can follow the instructions listed here.
• Classic Desktop release
  • Download the installer from the website. This is the recommended download if you don’t have Paint.NET installed. It can also be used to update the app.
  • If you already have it installed, you should be offered the update automatically within the next few days, but you can also get it immediately by going to Settings -> Updates -> Check Now.
  • Offline Installers and Portable ZIPs are available over on GitHub.

Change Log

Changes since 5.1.4:

• New: JPEG XL (*.jxl) images are now supported by way of bundling @null54‘s JpegXLFileType plugin
• Fixed the Levels adjustment not honoring the active selection.
• Fixed some more mouse cursor issues when completing certain actions with certain tools.
• Fixed some keyboard shortcuts in the Adjustments menu not working reliably.
• Fixed most cases of tooltips blinking on/off when drawn near the bottom of the screen (thanks @toe_head2001!).
• Fixed some new high-DPI scaling issues in toolbar dropdowns.
• Improved quantization quality for Effects->Color-Quantize and when saving an image at 8-bit depth and below. This was done by merging octree node colors in linear gamma space.
• Fixed some incorrect background text color rendering in the status bar.
• Updated the bundled AvifFileType plugin to v3.12.1, which improves conversion from HDR images utilizing the Rec. 2020 PQ color space (thanks @null54).
• Updated the bundled WebpFileType plugin to v1.5.0 (thanks @null54!).

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion

Companion v3.5.2 - Release Notes

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Crash reading property on undefined at startup
• Improve sqlite performance
• Handle module unexpected exits
• Backport fix for potential crash when updating many buttons at once

🐞 MODULE FIXES

• aimedia-icap
• allenheath-ahm
• avocet-landscape
• broadlink-remote
• colorlight-grandshow
• combitech-vidblasterx
• dashare-multiplay3
• emotimo-st4
• etc-paradigm
• greengo-intercom
• intelix-matrix
• kenku-fm
• limagiran-holyrics
• monospace-lightkey
• mrmoco-mhc
• novastar-coex
• osee-gostream
• vicreo-display
• voicemod-api
• wled-websocket

Full Changelog: v3.5.1...v3.5.2

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion

Companion v3.5.1 - Release Notes

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Ensure pages are saved after filling in ids #3246
• Strings with null characters break drawing #3247
• Import not fixing up nested actions and feedbacks #3248
• Surface page variables showing id instead of number #3244
• Specify the config export download filename in the modern way that's interpreted identically in all modern browsers. #3242
• DB backup being written too often

🐞 MODULE FIXES

• figure53-qlab-advance
• josephadams-scriptlauncher
• sennheiser-digital6000
• studiocoast-vmix

Full Changelog: v3.5.0...v3.5.1

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion

Companion v3.5.0 - Release Notes

BREAKING CHANGES

• macOS must be at least 11 to run Companion. This is due to nodejs dropping support for older versions.

📣 CORE FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS

• Support more than 99 pages.
  • New configs will default to a single page.
  • Pages can be reordered
• Modernise action advancement
  • Per delay action has been removed and replaced with a new 'Wait' action.
  • A new 'action group' action exists, which can contain other actions. This allows finer control over action execution and order
• DB file is now written with SQLite. This will make it more resilient to crashes, improves performance when saving and avoids issues with the db being too big
• Custom variables are renamed from $(internal:custom_test) to $(custom:test). The old names still work, but will be removed in a future version
• Support VEC footpedal as a surface
• Check connection Stream Deck Studio devices for available firmware updates
• Expanded keymap for emulators
• Connection labels can be edited while connections are disabled
• Add $(internal:uptime) variable
• Performance improvements for variables
• Performance improvements for button drawing
• Option to dismiss 'resize grid to surfaces' prompt
• Allow import and export to be done in YAML
• Filename of exports can be customised
• Command line option to disable admin ui password
• Add one time event trigger
• Support satellite over websockets
• Connection of actions and feedbacks can be changed
• Improve module status clarity
• Improve custom variables collapsed view
• Support HTTP GET for module variables
• Backend code refactoring to make Companion more robust
• Modules can now be built with node22
• Polish getting started docs
• Add Whats new modal and sidebar link

🐞 BUG FIXES

• TCP protocols not disconnecting clients when disabling server
• Allow some missing expression operators
• TCP/UDP api not accepting button text or custom variables containing slashes
• Surface rotation not being considered when checking if a surface overflows the grid bounds
• Indicate when internal variable input fields have an invalid value
• internal:bind_ip always undefined

🧩 NEW & UPDATED MODULES

• aimedia-icap
• aimedia-lexilive
• aja-kumo
• allenheath-ahm
• allenheath-cq
• analogway-awj
• analogway-picturall
• android-tv
• anomes-millumin
• audiotechnica-esw
• aver-ptz
• aws-elementallive
• axeltechnology-cgplus
• axeltechnology-vjpro
• axeltechnology-xplayout
• axeltechnology-xradio
• axeltechnology-youplay
• axis-ptz
• behringer-xair
• binwiederhier-ntfy
• birddog-ptz
• bmd-atem
• bmd-gpi-and-tally-interface
• bmd-ultimatte
• bmd-videohub
• boxcast-api
• brompton-tessera
• canon-ptz
• cedar-dns8d
• christie-projector
• chyronhego-lyric
• cockos-reaper
• colorlight-processor
• dan-dugan-automixer
• dataton-watchout-json
• dbaudiotechnik-amps
• dbaudiotechnik-dsp
• dcc-ex-commandstation
• denon-recorder
• digitalprojection-projectors
• discord-api
• equipson-lightshark
• evertz-quartz
• evertz-symphony
• figure53-qlab-advance
• fivem-console
• focusrite-mp8r
• fora-mfr
• generic-emberplus
• generic-http
• generic-midi
• generic-mysql
• generic-osc
• generic-pingandwake
• generic-pjlink
• generic-snmp
• generic-swp02
• generic-swp08
• generic-webtable
• getontime-ontime
• google-sheets
• h2r-graphics
• hive-beebox
• ictag-easyvideo
• imimot-mitti
• interspace-cueether
• ioversal-vertex
• josephadams-scriptlauncher
• joy-playdeck
• leolabs-ableset
• libreoffice-impress
• logos-proclaim
• malighting-grandma3
• microsoft-teams
• middleman-adit
• middleman-scte104proxy
• mixtech-theatremix
• monteiro-cronosdown
• monteiro-pptvideo
• moxa-e2200series
• nanoleaf-shapes
• neutrik-dpro
• newblue-captivate
• nexo-nxamp
• nohassleav-videowallprocessor
• novastar-controller
• novastar-splicer
• novastar-switcher
• obs-studio
• osee-gostream
• peavy-ratc
• philips-hue
• philips-sicp
• pixelhue-switcher
• presentationtools-aps
• ptzoptics-visca
• renewedvision-propresenter-api
• resolume-arena
• riedel-rrcs
• rode-rcv
• roland-p20hd
• roland-vr120hd
• roland-xs84h
• samsung-smarttv
• sennheiser-digital6000
• shure-mxn5
• sikn-kerkomroep
• simedia-yesapi
• singularlive-studio
• slack-webhooks
• smodetech-smodelive
• smokotnin-opensoundmeter
• snapav-wattbox
• socialstream-ninja
• sony-serialtally
• soundcraft-ui
• spotify-remote
• stagetec-rcp
• stagetec-xci
• studiocoast-vmix
• tascam-cd
• tascam-cd400u
• tascam-da-6400
• tasmota-http
• techministry-tallyarbiter
• telestream-prism
• toggl-track
• toolsonair-justincapture
• tplink-kasasmartplug
• tslproducts-umd
• uts-remotevolume
• vbaudio-voicemeeter
• vdo-ninja
• vicreo-hotkey
• vitec-avediaplayer9300-series
• webcomms-panel
• zenvideo-ndirouter
• zinc-oscpoint
• zoom-osc-iso

Full Changelog: v3.4.4...v3.5.0

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion

Companion v3.4.4 - Release Notes

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Update macos to available version
• Show config directory tray option using wrong path
• Fix not cleaning up internal feedbacks fully when removing
• Update streamdeck lib
• Fix restarts from toggling developer tools aren't a crash #3151
• Fix don't show some local variables in triggers #3161
• Sort custom-variables dropdown in the same order as the editor #3159
• Update IDs of duplicated steps before commiting, #3125

🐞 MODULE FIXES

• axeltechnology-cgplus
• binwiederhier-ntfy
• smodetech-smodelive
• zenvideo-ndirouter

Full Changelog: v3.4.3...v3.4.4

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion

Companion v3.4.3 - Release Notes

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Surface overflow fixup ignoring surface offsets
• Fix logic feedbacks not importing in triggers (#3087)
• Enable connected Streamdecks field inverted in ui
• Fix some expression parsing bugs
• Arrow up/down keys not moving cursor in multiline expressions
• Dragging actions between groups misbehaving
• Only update hostname variables only at startup
• Update canvas lib to resolve memory leaks
• Add linux udev rules for blackmagic atem micro panel

🐞 MODULE FIXES

• analogway-awj
• analogway-picturall
• google-sheets
• monteiro-pptvideo
• studiocoast-vmix

Full Changelog: v3.4.2...v3.4.3

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion

Companion v3.4.2 - Release Notes

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Use macos 10.15 compatible canvas library
• Improve dropdown performance
• Adding page buttons broken
• Fix ui modals closing immediately
• Fix logic feedbacks not importing correctly
• Docker image not fully supporting dev modules
• Add additional font character sets #3031

🐞 MODULE FIXES

• bmd-atem
• analogway-awj
• generic-webtable
• spotify-remote

Full Changelog: v3.4.1...v3.4.2

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion
• or via https://donorbox.org/bitfocus-opensource

Companion v3.4.1 - Release Notes

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Forget streamdeck studios when resetting config #3034
• Remove emulators when resetting config #3034
• Add additional font character sets #3031
• Debounce updating variables from button drawing
• Variables for connections not being removed when removing connection
• Bugs when dragging feedbacks #3037
• Default DB to current version
• Use macos 10.15 compatible canvas library
• Reject trying to drag feedback into a child of itself #3037
• Update depedencies

🐞 MODULE FIXES

• analogway-awj
• axeltechnology-cgplus
• axeltechnology-vjpro
• axeltechnology-xplayout
• axeltechnology-xradio
• axeltechnology-youplay
• bmd-ultimatte
• figure53-qlab-advance
• generic-swp08
• obs-studio
• riedel-rrcs
• samsung-smarttv
• sennheiser-digital6000

Full Changelog: v3.4.0...v3.4.1

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion
• or via https://donorbox.org/bitfocus-opensource

Companion v3.4.0 - Release Notes

📣 CORE FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS

• Add zoom control to button grid view
• Add internal feedbacks which allow for composition of logic
• Extend expression syntax:
  • Expressions can now be multi-line and multi-statement
  • Add time expression functions
  • Allow comments
  • Intermediate value variables
  • Objects and arrays can be mutated
• Add install name user config and show in header
• Support per-user install on windows
• Support for Stream Deck Studio
• Support for VEC footpedal as a surface
• Support for Blackmagic Atem Micro Panel
• Support for 203 Systems Mystrix panel
• Allow surfaces larger than 32 buttons in satellite api
• Add text color, css colors and row/columns in satellite api
• Support variables in satellite api
• Fuzzy match results when searching for actions/feedbacks
• Update UI to updated framework. This includes small visual changes
• Various UI tweaks and improvements
• UI to discover, list and setup Satellite installations
• Move variables tab to the top level
• Long values in variables table are collapsed for readability
• Use url parameters in some more pages, to allow for better bookmarks/links
• Add row and column to bank_bg_change TCP messages
• Improve render quality of blank buttons
• Add variables for machine hostname
• Allow changing page by surface index from variable
• Add new local variables
• Option to duplicate steps on a button
• Various module api enhancements

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Updated canvas library, resolving some issues drawing some unicode characters
• Very large text failing to draw with infinite loop
• Variables input field not allowing certain character combinations
• Clarify 'deprecated api' options in user config
• Navigate back buttons not working when surface is in a group
• Safari drawing buttons over scrollbar
• Avoid flickering when draging actions or feedbacks around the editor
• Avoid ui crash when action/feedback is missing name
• Importing triggers fails to append due to duplicate ids
• Improved error handling
• Font sizes sometimes show as invalid

🧩 NEW & UPDATED MODULES

• aimedia-icap
• aimedia-lexilive
• allenheath-ahm
• analogway-awj
• aten-matrix
• audiotechnica-digitalmixer
• avmediatools-protimer
• avstumpfl-pixera
• aws-elementallive
• aws-medialive
• axeltechnology-xplayout
• axeltechnology-xradio
• barco-eventmaster
• baserow-baserow
• behringer-x32
• behringer-xair
• birddog-central
• birddog-cloud
• birddog-converters
• birddog-ptz
• blackbox-boxilla
• bmd-atem
• bmd-hyperdeck
• bmd-teranex
• bmd-ultimatte
• bss-soundweb
• canon-ptz
• casparcg-server
• chamsys-magicq-osc
• chamsys-magicq-udp
• chamsys-quickq
• chyronhego-lyric
• dan-dugan-automixer
• dataton-watchout-json
• evertz-symphony
• extron-smp351
• figure53-qlab-advance
• figure53-qview
• generic-blink
• generic-dataentry
• generic-filereader
• generic-http
• generic-osc
• generic-pjlink
• generic-snmp
• generic-speedtest
• generic-ssh
• generic-stopwatch
• generic-swp02
• generic-swp08
• generic-tcp-serial
• generic-tcp-udp
• generic-webtable
• getontime-ontime
• google-sheets
• h2r-graphics
• hdtv-wolfpackgreen
• highend-hog4
• homeassistant-server
• ibm-watson
• imagine-lrc
• imimot-mitti
• ioversal-vertex
• ipl-ocp
• justmacros-lua
• kiloview-ndi
• klang-app
• klang-immersive
• kramer-matrix
• leonreucher-vstopowerpoint
• lost-cause-photographic-controlroom
• ltn-schedule
• middleman-breaktime
• monteiro-pptvideo
• moxa-e2200series
• netgear-avline
• newblue-captivate
• newtek-tricaster
• nexo-nxamp
• noismada-octopusshowcontrol
• novastar-mediaserver
• novastar-mxreal3
• nrk-sofie-chef
• ntp-technology-dot
• obs-studio
• optimalaudio-zone
• panasonic-cameras
• peavy-ratc
• pixelhue-mediaserver
• presentationtools-aps
• presentationtools-cuetimer
• ptzoptics-visca
• radiodj-rest
• raspberry-gpio
• resi-decoders
• rgblink-mini
• riedel-rrcs
• rogueamoeba-farrago
• roku-tv
• roland-v160hd
• roland-v600uhd
• rossvideo-xpression
• samsung-smarttv
• sennheiser-digital6000
• shure-mxa910
• shure-mxcw
• shure-mxn5
• shure-mxw
• shure-psm1000
• shure-scm820
• shure-wireless
• simonhyde-piclock
• singularlive-studio
• slack-webhooks
• smodetech-smodelive
• socialstream-ninja
• softron-movierecorder
• songbeamer-osc
• sony-bravia
• sony-serialtally
• soundcraft-ui
• sounddevices-pixnet
• spacecommz-intercom
• spotify-remote
• stagetec-xci
• stagetimerio-api
• studiocoast-vmix
• symetrix-dsp
• tascam-cd
• tascam-cd400u
• tascam-da-6400
• tasmota-http
• techministry-tallyarbiter
• telestream-prism
• tellyo-streamstudio
• teradek-prism
• tieline-gateway
• timemachines-clock
• tinkerlist-cuez-automator
• toolsonair-justincapture
• tplink-kasasmartplug
• vaddio-ptz
• vbaudio-voicemeeter
• vdo-ninja
• vicreo-display
• videolan-vlc
• vitec-avediaplayer9300-series
• yamaha-rcp
• zenvideo-ndirouter
• zerodensity-realityhub
• zinc-oscpoint
• zoom-osc-iso

Full Changelog: v3.3.1...v3.4.0

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion
• or via https://donorbox.org/bitfocus-opensource

Companion v3.3.1 - Release Notes

🐞 BUG FIXES

• Less agressive log rotating #2895
• Add error handler for logStream writer #2895
• Handle 'node-machine-id' failures #2885
• Ensure variables in presets button text get replaced correctly #2837
• 'Abort all delayed actions on a page' not respecting 'use variables' checkbox #2877
• Apply wizard style

🐞 MODULE FIXES

• aimedia-lexilive
• aten-matrix
• avstumpfl-pixera
• barco-eventmaster
• behringer-xair
• figure53-qlab-advance
• generic-dataentry
• generic-tcp-serial
• middleman-breaktime
• ptzoptics-visca
• roku-tv
• roland-v160hd
• sony-serialtally
• studiocoast-vmix
• tascam-cd
• tascam-cd400u
• tascam-da-6400
• telestream-prism
• videolan-vlc
• vitec-avediaplayer9300-series
• zenvideo-ndirouter

Full Changelog: v3.3.0...v3.3.1

📦 Downloads available at

• https://user.bitfocus.io/download

💵 Donate to the project at

• open collective https://opencollective.com/companion
• or via https://donorbox.org/bitfocus-opensource

Companion v3.3.0 - Release Notes

📣 CORE FEATURES AND IMPROVEMENTS

• Improvements to code flow and performance of webui

• Add swap button to UI #2740

• Support 'local' variables in all internal actions, feedbacks and button text

• Support 'local' variables from modules (Note: modules need to opt into this)

• Shared udp listener #2399 (#2754)

• Extend expression syntax:

  • support for creating and decomposing objects and arrays
  • jsonpath function
  • split to array expressions function #2559
  • array join function (#2782)
  • encode and decode functions (#2842)

• add 'startup' page option in surface actions and feedbacks

• replace variable picker dropdown #2344 (#2787)

• Support custom names for Step Tabs (#2783)

• Preset text sub-headings (#2846)

• Support for Streamdeck Neo

• Support for older Loupedeck CT models

• Support for coordinates in Elgato software plugin (requires 3.0.0 of the plugin)

🐞 BUG FIXES

• support the new location system in companion cloud
• preset text not allowing expressions
• http api routes precedence #2820
• improve custom variable naming consistency in the ui #2812
• fix importing a config with an unknown module fails
• ensure variables in presets button text get replaced correctly #2837
• typo causing a crash in loupedeck-ct integration #2744
• correct order of presets

🧩 NEW & UPDATED MODULES

• adder-infinity100xseries
• adder-xdip
• aimedia-lexilive
• aja-helo
• aja-kipro
• aja-kumo
• allenheath-ahm
• arkaos-mediamaster
• aten-matrix
• audiotechnica-discussionsystem
• aver-ptz
• avstumpfl-pixera
• aws-elementallive
• axeltechnology-cgplus
• axeltechnology-vjpro
• barco-clickshare
• barco-pulse
• behringer-xair
• binwiederhier-ntfy
• birddog-cloud
• birddog-ptz
• bitfocus-cloud
• bmd-atem
• bmd-hyperdeck
• bmd-smartview
• bmd-teranex
• bmd-webpresenter
• broadlink-remote
• bss-soundweb
• canon-ptz
• canon-xf
• chamsys-quickq
• christie-spyder
• churchapps-freeshow
• colorlight-grandshow
• combitech-vidblasterx
• dan-dugan-automixer
• dashare-multiplay3
• dataton-watchout-json
• denon-recorder
• digitalprojection-projectors
• discord-api
• dolby-cinemaprocessor
• elgato-keylight
• emotimo-st4
• etc-eos
• figure53-go-button
• figure53-qlab-advance
• fora-mfr
• generic-blink
• generic-emberplus
• generic-midi
• generic-onvif
• generic-pjlink
• generic-ssh
• generic-stopwatch
• generic-swp02
• generic-tcp-serial
• generic-tcp-udp
• getontime-ontime
• glensound-minferno
• google-sheets
• h2r-graphics
• hdtv-wolfpackgreen
• hologfx-holographics
• homeassistant-server
• imimot-mitti
• interspace-mastercuev7
• justmacros-lua
• jvc-ptz
• lightware-lw3
• limagiran-holyrics
• malighting-grandma2
• malighting-grandma3
• malighting-msc
• microsoft-teams
• microsoft-vscode
• middleman-adit
• middleman-breaktime
• middlethings-middlecontrol
• mrmoco-mhc
• mvr-helios
• nec-display
• netgear-avline
• netio-powerbox
• neumannmueller-stageflow
• newblue-captivate
• notion-timestamp
• novastar-controller
• ntp-technology-dot
• obs-studio
• openweather-rest
• panasonic-avhs
• panasonic-kairos
• peavy-ratc
• pixelhue-switcher
• planningcenter-serviceslive
• polecam-autopod
• presentationtools-aps
• ptzoptics-superjoy
• ptzoptics-visca
• qsys-remote-control
• raspberry-gpio
• resolume-arena
• restream-api
• riedel-mediornet
• rogueamoeba-farrago
• roku-tv
• roland-v160hd
• roland-v60hd
• rundown-studio
• sgl-dct
• showcuesystems-scs
• shure-mxa910
• shure-p300
• shure-wireless
• simedia-yesapi
• singularlive-studio
• slack-webhooks
• smartavi-ipmatrix
• smodetech-smodelive
• softron-ontheairvideo
• sony-serialtally
• soundcraft-ui
• stagetec-xci
• studiocoast-vmix
• tascam-cd
• tascam-cd400u
• tascam-da-6400
• techministry-midirelay
• techministry-spotifycontroller
• telestream-prism
• tellyo-streamstudio
• tow-mixeffect
• tplink-kasasmartbulb
• tplink-kasasmartplug
• tplink-taposmartplug
• tslproducts-usp3
• vdo-ninja
• vicreo-hotkey
• videolan-vlc
• vitec-avediaplayer9300-series
• vivitek-projector
• voicemod-api
• yamaha-rcp
• zenvideo-ndirouter
• zerodensity-realityhub
• zinc-oscpoint
• zoom-osc-iso

Full Changelog: v3.2.2...v3.3.0

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31.0.2 Hotfix Changes

• Fixed a crash on Windows when initializing a Video Capture Device source that does not provide a valid frame size [RytoEX]
• Fixed a crash on Windows when using NVIDIA Audio Effects filters with certain SDK versions [pkviet]
• Fixed a crash on Windows when using obs-websocket with a config path that contained Unicode characters [PatTheMav/tt2468]
• Fixed a crash on macOS when initializing a Video Capture Device source in a corrupt state [jcm93]
• Fixed an issue on macOS where Python scripting would not work if Python was installed via Homebrew [jcm93]
• Fixed an issue on Windows where browser sources would not recognize gamepad input if OBS Studio was not in focus [WizardCM]
• Fixed an issue with browser sources where they would occasionally stutter for 250ms [reitowo/WizardCM/PatTheMav/tytan652/pkviet]
• Fixed an issue on Linux where browser sources used more CPU than previous versions [tytan652]
• Fixed the setting value range for NVENC target quality for AV1 [Bleuzen]
• Fixed logging for NVENC lookahead values [DeeDeeG]
• Added additional logging for browser sources [WizardCM/tt2468]

31.0.1 Hotfix Changes

• Fixed a crash on macOS caused by hand gesture reactions [gxalpha]
• Fixed a crash caused by malformed scene collection files [PatTheMav]
• Fixed a possible crash on Linux when initializing PipeWire screen sharing [tytan652]
• Fixed a possible deadlock and freeze on macOS while exiting OBS [izwb003]
• Fixed an issue with inhibiting screensaver on Linux [tytan652]
• Fixed an issue where migrated NVIDIA Audio Effects filters would not retain their position in the filter order [pkviet]
• Fixed an issue where Scene Collections could have an incorrect base resolution [derrod]
• Fixed an issue on Linux with Portable Mode causing the config directory to be in the wrong location [Penwy]
• Fixed an issue where an Image Slideshow Source set to Random Playback Mode would stop on the last image [derrod]
• Fixed a missing string for an NVENC error message [derrod]
• Changed NVENC to not permit invalid custom options [derrod]

31.0 New Features

• Added NVIDIA Blur Filter and Background Blur [pkviet]
• Added preview scrollbars and zoom/scale indicator [cg2121/Warchamp7]
• Added v210 format support for AJA device capture [paulh-aja]
• Added Amazon IVS service integration [palana]
• Added QSV AV1 Screen Content Coding [thyintel]
• Enabled first-party YouTube Chat features [msuman-google]

31.0 Changes

• Updated the browser source/docks CEF (Chromium) to version 127 (6533) on all platforms [reitowo/WizardCM/PatTheMav/tytan652/pkviet/kkartaltepe/Lain-B]
• Changed scene items to use relative coordinates [derrod]
  • Existing scene collections will be automatically converted to use relative coordinates if the scene collection has a known output resolution set.
• Split NVIDIA Audio Effects from Noise Suppression [pkviet]
  • Existing filters will be automatically migrated.
• Changed the Image Slideshow's Playback Mode property from radio buttons to a dropdown [derrod]
• Disabled the (currently unsupported) built-in Automatic Scene Switcher when using Wayland on Linux [tytan652]
• Improved error messages for macOS Virtual Camera [jcm93]
• Changed Display and Window capture on Windows to not capture the first found display or window [Lain-B]
• Changed display and window capture on Linux to not capture implicitly [Lain-B]
• Added a warning to Window Capture when trying to capture WinUI 3 applications with BitBlt [qhy040404]
• Refactored the NVENC implementation with various improvements [derrod]
  • SDK 12.2 features, such as split encoding, are now supported.
  • Additional features from old SDKs are supported:
    • B-Frames as reference
    • Target Quality VBR mode (CQVBR)
  • A custom options field has been added to allow setting more options that don't warrant their own UI elements.
• Improved screensaver inhibit functions on Linux in Flatpak [tytan652]
• Changed scripts to correctly pass settings to modified callbacks on reload [Penwy]
• Removed legacy QSV code for old devices (Haswell or older) [RytoEX]
• Removed legacy QSV code for Windows 7 [RytoEX]
• Removed default desktop audio device on macOS 13+ [jcm93]
• Removed NVIDIA Kepler GPU support for NVENC [derrod]
• Removed FTL support [derrod]
• Removed legacy migrations from OBS Studio 28.1 and earlier [derrod]
  • If updating from these older versions, you may wish to update to OBS Studio 30.2 first, and then update to OBS Studio 31.
• Removed support for Ubuntu 22.04 [derrod]
• Removed legacy YouTube chat [gxalpha]
• Blocked TikTok Virtual Camera from loading in OBS due to known issues [notr1ch]
• Application settings have been split into "app" configuration and "user" configuration, rather than storing everything in global.ini [PatTheMav]

31.0 Bug Fixes

• Fixed two crashes with the QSV encoder on Linux [kkartaltepe]
• Fixed a crash with a race condition involving multitrack video output reconnect [dsaedtler]
• Fixed two potential crashes in Linux Window Capture [Lain-B]
• Fixed a crash on macOS that could occur if an audio device was disconnected [jcm93]
• Fixed a crash on Windows when capturing D3D12 games [confusionattack/Lain-B]
• Fixed a crash on Linux when importing a scene collection created on Windows [SarenDev]
• Fixed a crash on Windows when capturing a Vulkan application [Charlese2]
• Fixed a deadlock in MP4 muxer [derrod/notr1ch]
• Fixed a deadlock when shutting down muxer [exeldro]
• Fixed a potential deadlock when stopping an encoder [derrod]
• Fixed a potential memory error and crash in text parser [fzwoch]
• Fixed a couple minor memory leaks [pkviet]
• Fixed a memory leak in PipeWire plugin [dimtpap]
• Fixed a memory leak when playing an HDR media file [tt2468]
• Fixed an issue on FreeBSD with handling SSL certificates [emaste]
• Fixed an issue with pressed button color in the Rachni theme [shiina424]
• Fixed an issue with some missing icons in the System theme [shiina424]
• Fixed an SRT listener bug where the socket was not closed properly [pkviet]
• Fixed an issue where the current scene collection could be erased to default when trying to switch to a different scene collection that's corrupted or invalid [derrod]
• Fixed a buffer overrun in UTF-8 text conversion [derrod]
• Fixed an issue that could cause bitrate spikes in QSV CBR [thyintel]
  • Note: This fix only applies to Lunar Lake or newer except Alder Lake N.
• Fixed an issue where the Auto Configuration Wizard could unintentionally enable Enhanced Broadcasting [lexano-ivs]
• Fixed issues with the audio clipping indicators displaying incorrectly on volume meters [norihiro]
• Fixed an issue causing hotkeys to register inconsistently on macOS [jcm93]
• Fixed an issue causing multitrack video output to fail if color format was set to I444 [dsaedtler]
• Fixed an issue where Custom CSS in browser sources no longer worked with certain websites (namely YouTube chat) [vvto33]
• Restored STUN support for WHIP output [mondain]

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VIENNA, Austria – February 27, 2025 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH ("Proxmox" or the "Company") today released Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2, the latest version of its open-source email security solution. The Mail Gateway platform is a complete operating system based on Debian 12.9 “Bookworm”, but defaulting to the newer Linux kernel 6.8 and allowing for opt-in use of kernel 6.11. It includes ZFS 2.2.7 and SpamAssasin 4.0.1 with updated rulesets.

The anti-spam and antivirus filtering solution functions as a full-featured mail proxy, that is deployed between the firewall and the internal mail server. It protects organizations against threats, such as spam, viruses, Trojans, and phishing emails.

What’s new in Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2

• Single sign-on: This version simplifies access management by integrating support for multiple authentication realms in the backend login. This eliminates the need to manage specific authentication details, enabling administrators to log into Proxmox Mail Gateway using single sign-on (SSO) authentication schemes with the new OpenID Connect as the first supported authentication protocol. This enables logging in through public as well as self-hosted services like Keycloak, Zitadel or LemonLDAP::NG.
• Enhanced rule system: The Proxmox development team adds further improvements to the configuration options of the comprehensive object-oriented rule system, by which the mail flow can be controlled and filtered. The filtering of the mail's content by Content-Type can now be configured to ignore information from the filename and the Content-Type header field, and to rely solely on file signature based detection, allowing for accurate filtering of attachments. Furthermore, the filtering of mail header fields can now be restricted to the top header section, thereby providing the option to exclude headers in attached emails from the filter.
• DKIM signature for emails generated by Proxmox Mail Gateway: Users can now set the From-header for emails generated by Proxmox Mail Gateway, like for example for notifications from the rule system, admin reports, or backup notifications. These emails are signed with DKIM if the installation uses the header information to obtain the domain for signing.
• Automated and unattended installation: Proxmox Mail Gateway now supports automated and unattended installation making large deployments significantly easier. Proxmox offers a ‘proxmox-auto-install-assistant’ tool that fully automates the setup process on bare-metal. Automated installation allows for the rapid deployment of Proxmox Mail Gateway hosts without the need for manual access to the systems, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. To use this method, an answer file must be prepared with the necessary configuration settings for the installation process. This file can be provided directly in the ISO, on an additional disk such as a USB flash drive, or over the network. Tailor-made configurations for customized deployments can be achieved by running a custom script on first boot after an automated installation.

Availability

Proxmox Mail Gateway is released under the GNU Affero GPL, v3 and is available as an ISO download, which can be installed on bare metal or on a virtual machine. The ISO contains an installation wizard that automatically installs and configures all the necessary components on the host. This eliminates the need for manual configuration later. The ISO contains the complete feature-set and is available for download.

Additionally, you can install Proxmox Mail Gateway as a container appliance inside Proxmox VE.

For enterprise use, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH offers a subscription service that provides, at all levels, access to the extensively tested Enterprise Repository. This repository provides regular updates via the web interface and is recommended for production use. At the Basic and higher subscription levels, technical support from the Proxmox team is also available. Subscription prices start at EUR 180 per host per year for unlimited users and domains.

Further information:

Release Notes - https://pmg.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap
Forum Announcement: https://forum.proxmox.com

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About Proxmox Mail Gateway
Proxmox Mail Gateway is the leading open-source email security solution, protecting your mail server against all email threats from the moment they emerge. Organizations of any size can easily deploy and implement the comprehensive anti-spam and antivirus platform in just a few minutes. Deploying the full featured mail proxy between the firewall and an internal mail server allows you to control all incoming and outgoing email traffic from the central, web-based interface. Proxmox filters all email traffic at the gateway before it reaches the mail server, protecting businesses against email attacks and other malicious threats. Proxmox Mail Gateway is open-source software, licensed under the GNU AGPLv3. Enterprise support subscriptions are available from Proxmox.

About Proxmox Server Solutions
Proxmox provides powerful and user-friendly open-source server software. Enterprises of all sizes and industries use Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support, training services, and an extensive partner ecosystem to ensure business continuity for its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. To learn more visit https://www.proxmox.com or follow us on LinkedIn or on YouTube.

Contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

VIENNA, Austria – December 19, 2024 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions  (henceforth "Proxmox"), today announced a first preview of its new open-source project Proxmox Datacenter Manager. This early-stage Alpha version of the software is intended to give a first impression and is now published to invite the Proxmox community to collaborate.

What is Proxmox Datacenter Manager?

Proxmox Datacenter Manager is an open-source server management software and designed to provide a unified overview of all nodes and clusters that Proxmox VE users have in their virtualized environments. By providing a modern user interface, the first Alpha version enables users to connect to the relevant nodes and/or clusters from a single location, thereby facilitating the management of servers and streamlining administrative tasks.

Proxmox Datacenter Manager Alpha enables to view the basic resource usage of all nodes and their guests. Further, it allows for basic management of resources, including shutdown, reboot, start, etc., and facilitates remote migration of virtual guests between different Datacenters. To do more complex management, the tool directly links to the desired node and/or cluster in the full web interface of Proxmox VE.

This newest open-source project from Proxmox is fully developed in the Rust programming language and comes with a completely redesigned front end, offering a modern web user interface experience. The new design is not only visually appealing and functional, but also optimised for accessibility, speed, and compatibility.

Roadmap and Download

A first Alpha release is available for the community for testing and collaborating. A roadmap as well as download and installation instructions are available in the official forum announcement.

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About Proxmox Server Solutions
Proxmox provides powerful and user-friendly open-source server software. Enterprises of all sizes and industries use Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support, training services, and an extensive partner ecosystem to ensure business continuity for its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

VIENNA, Austria – November 28, 2024 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (henceforth "Proxmox") today announced version 3.3 of its open-source server backup solution. The enterprise solution for backing up and restoring VMs, containers, and physical hosts supports incremental backups, deduplication, Zstandard compression, and authenticated encryption.

Enhancements in Proxmox Backup Server 3.3

• New "push" direction for sync jobs: Sync jobs let users create offsite backups by syncing datastore contents between onsite and offsite Proxmox Backup Servers. Previously, the offsite server had to "pull" backup snapshots from the onsite server. Now, with the new "push" option, the onsite server can send backups to the offsite server, even if the offsite server can't initiate the network connection.
• Support for removable datastores: Proxmox Backup Server stores backup snapshots in so-called datastores, and multiple datastores can be configured as needed. With this version, it is now possible to create datastores on removable storage media. Such a "removable datastore" can be used across multiple servers. Using the web interface or the command line, the storage medium can be removed by unmounting the "removable datastore." The datastore can then be re-added by remounting it—either on the same Proxmox Backup Server instance or a different one.
• Webhook target for the notification system: The flexible notification system in Proxmox solutions uses a matcher-based approach to route notifications to various target types, allowing for granular control over when, where, and how notifications are sent. The new webhook notification target enables users to trigger HTTP requests for events like sync jobs, backup verification, or garbage collection. It supports customizable request headers and body content, allowing for seamless integration with any webhook-compatible service.
• Faster host and container backups: When backing up host filesystems or containers from Proxmox VE to Proxmox Backup Server, it is now possible to efficiently detect files that have not changed since the last backup snapshot. When possible, unchanged files are not processed, which can make file-based backups complete faster.
• This version is based on Debian 12.8 (“Bookworm”), but uses the newer Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 as stable default and kernel 6.11 as opt-in. The backup platform comes with ZFS 2.2.6 (with compatibility patches for Kernel 6.11).

Proxmox Backup Server seamlessly integrates into Proxmox Virtual Environment – users just need to add a datastore of the Proxmox Backup Server as a new storage backup target to Proxmox VE.

Availability

The centrally managed software stack Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 is now available for download.

The downloadable ISO image can be quickly installed on bare-metal using the installation wizard. Distribution upgrades from older versions of Proxmox Backup Server are possible via APT. It is also possible to install Proxmox Backup Server on top of Debian.

License: Proxmox Backup Server is free and open-source software, published under the GNU AGPLv3.

Support Subscriptions: For enterprise users, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH offers a subscription-based support model, which provides access to the extensively tested Enterprise Repository, with regular updates via the web interface, as well as technical support on a subscription basis. Prices start at EUR 520 per server, including unlimited backup storage and unlimited backup-clients.

Further information:

• Release Notes - https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap
• Forum Announcement: https://forum.proxmox.com/threads/proxmox-backup-server-3-3-released.158192/

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About Proxmox Backup Server
Proxmox Backup Server is an enterprise backup solution for backing up and restoring virtual machines, containers, and physical hosts. The open-source client-server software supports incremental backups, deduplication, Zstandard compression, and authenticated encryption. To increase productivity, the easy-to-use Proxmox Backup Server allows you to back up your data in a space-efficient manner, restore VMs, archives or single objects in a flash. With the web-based user interface, you can effectively reduce work hours thanks to simplified management. Proxmox Backup Server is licensed under the GNU AGPLv3. Enterprise support subscriptions are available from Proxmox.

About Proxmox Server Solutions
Proxmox provides powerful and user-friendly open-source server software. Enterprises of all sizes and industries use Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support, training services, and an extensive partner ecosystem to ensure business continuity for its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

VIENNA, Austria – November 21, 2024 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (henceforth "Proxmox") has today released version 8.3 of its virtualization platform, Proxmox Virtual Environment. The enterprise virtualization solution features essential management tools and a user-friendly web interface, allowing organizations of all sizes, sectors and industries, to deploy open-source solutions in clustered, highly available setups. The world-wide customer base uses it to deploy extensive infrastructures across vast geographical locations, and integrate multiple applications seamlessly.

This version is based on Debian 12.8 (Bookworm), but uses the Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 as stable default, and allows for opt-in use of kernel 6.11.  The software includes updates to the latest versions of leading open-source technologies for virtual environments like QEMU 9.0.2, LXC 6.0.0 , and ZFS 2.2.6 (with compatibility patches for Kernel 6.11).

Enhancements in Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3

• Alignment of the Software-Defined Networking (SDN) stack with the firewall: The SDN technology allows users to create virtual zones and networks (VNets), enabling them to effectively manage and control complex networking configurations and multitenancy setups via the web interface of Proxmox VE. The SDN stack is now more closely integrated with the firewall, with the ability to automatically generate IP sets for VNets and virtual guests managed by the IP address management plugin. Referencing IP sets in the firewall rules simplifies their creation and maintenance. In addition, the opt-in firewall based on nftables now has the capability to filter forwarded network traffic at the host and at the virtual network (VNet) level. For example, this can be used to restrict SNAT traffic or traffic flowing from one Simple Zone to another.
• Webhook target for the notification system: The flexible notification system in Proxmox solutions uses a matcher-based approach to route notifications to various target types, allowing for granular control over when, where, and how notifications are sent. The new webhook notification target enables users to trigger HTTP requests for events like system updates, cluster node issues, or backup job. It supports customizable request headers and body content, allowing for seamless integration with any webhook-compatible service.
• A new ‘Tag View’ functionality for the resource tree offers users a rapid and customizable overview of the virtual guests: The new ‘Tag View’ allows users to view their virtual guests grouped according to the assigned tags.
• Support for Ceph Squid (technology preview): Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3 adds support for Ceph Squid 19.2.0 and continues to support Ceph Reef 18.2.4 and Ceph Quincy 17.2.7. The preferred Ceph version can be selected during the installation process.
• Faster container backups: When backing up containers to Proxmox Backup Server, it is now possible to efficiently detect files that have not changed since the last backup snapshot. When possible, unchanged files are not processed, which can make container backups complete faster.
• Migration from other hypervisors: The Proxmox developers have streamlined the guest import from files in Open Virtualization Format (OVF) and Open Virtualization Appliances (OVA). Proxmox VE now allows users to import OVF and OVA files directly from file-based storage via the web interface. This simplifies the guest import process and allows users to either upload OVA files from a local machine or download them from a URL. Additionally, Proxmox VE also offers an import wizard facilitating the migration of VMs from other hypervisors, such as VMware guests.

Citation CTO Thomas Lamprecht:

"Our virtualization platform is designed to empower enterprises with unparalleled efficiency and control," said Thomas Lamprecht, CTO of Proxmox. "By integrating advanced Software-Defined Networking capabilities, we’re enabling businesses to simplify their IT infrastructure, improve agility, and drive scalable growth. We are currently developing the inaugural version of the Proxmox Datacenter Manager, which will provide a unified management interface for multi-datacenter operations and facilitate the effective management of multiple clusters across diverse data centers.”

Citation COO Tim Marx:

"The open-source project Proxmox VE has experienced significant growth over the past few months, adding 300,000 active hosts, bringing the total to around 1.3 million. In the current dynamic business environment, we are well-positioned for growth, particularly as recent pricing shifts in the market create new opportunities for us to serve our customers more effectively," said Tim Marx, COO of Proxmox. "Our commitment to quality and value has resonated strongly, and we’re excited to continue building on this momentum."

Availability

Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3 is available for download at https://www.proxmox.com/downloads. The ISO contains the complete feature-set and can be installed on bare-metal. Distribution upgrades from older versions of Proxmox VE are possible with apt. It is also possible to install Proxmox VE 8.3 on top of Debian.

License: Proxmox Virtual Environment is free and open-source software, published under the GNU Affero General Public License, v3.

Support Subscriptions: For enterprise users, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH offers a subscription-based support model, which provides access to the extensively tested Enterprise Repository, with regular updates via the web interface, as well as technical support on a subscription basis. Prices start at EUR 110 per year and CPU socket. 

Further information:

Release Notes - https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Roadmap#Proxmox_VE_8.3
Video: What's new in Proxmox VE 8.3
Forum Announcement: https://forum.proxmox.com

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Facts
The open-source project Proxmox VE has a huge worldwide user base with more than 1.3 million installed hosts. The virtualization platform is available in 30 languages. More than 190.000 active community members in the support forum engage with and help each other. By using Proxmox VE as an alternative to proprietary virtualization management solutions, enterprises are able to centralize and modernize their IT infrastructure, and turn it into a cost-effective and flexible software-defined data center, based on the latest open-source technologies. Tens of thousands of customers rely on a enterprise support subscription from Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

About Proxmox Server Solutions
Proxmox provides powerful and user-friendly open-source server software. Enterprises of all sizes and industries use Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support, training services, and an extensive partner ecosystem to ensure business continuity for its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

VIENNA, Austria – April 25, 2024 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (henceforth "Proxmox") today announced version 3.2 of its open-source server backup solution. The enterprise solution for backing up and restoring VMs, containers, and physical hosts supports incremental backups, deduplication, Zstandard compression, and authenticated encryption.

Enhancements in Proxmox Backup Server 3.2

• Notification system: This release introduces a new framework that uses a matcher-based approach to route notifications. It allows users define specific target types as recipients of notifications. Alongside the current local Postfix MTA, supported targets include Gotify servers or remote SMTP servers optionally with SMTP authentication. Notification matchers determine which targets will get notifications for particular events based on predetermined rules. The notification system offers greater flexibility, and precision for defining when, where, and how notifications are sent.
• Automated and unattended installation: Proxmox offers a new ‘proxmox-auto-install-assistant’ tool that fully automates the setup process on bare-metal. Automated installation allows for the rapid deployment of Proxmox Backup hosts without the need for manual access to the systems, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. To use this method, an answer file must be prepared with the necessary configuration settings for the installation process. This file can be provided directly in the ISO, on an additional disk such as a USB flash drive, or over the network. Automated installation is useful in various scenarios, such as deploying large-scale infrastructure, automating the setup process, and ensuring consistent configurations across multiple systems.
• Exclude backup groups from jobs: Group filters for sync jobs and for tape backup jobs can now exclude particular backup groups. In order to decide whether a job should process a particular backup group, „include“ filters are processed before the „exclude“ filters.
• Overview of prune and garbage collection jobs: A new tab in the “Datastore” summary panel shows defined prune and garbage collection jobs for all datastores. This allows to quickly assess whether all datastores are correctly set up to regularly run important maintenance tasks. It also offers more flexibility in adjusting the times and avoiding the simultaneous execution of two or more garbage collection jobs, which could lead to unwanted hardware utilization overload.

Proxmox Backup Server seamlessly integrates into Proxmox Virtual Environment – users just need to add the storage for the Proxmox Backup Server as a new storage backup target to Proxmox VE.

Availability

The centrally managed software stack Proxmox Backup Server 3.2 is now available for download at https://www.proxmox.com/downloads. The downloadable ISO image can be quickly installed on bare-metal using the installation wizard. Distribution upgrades from older versions of Proxmox Backup Server are possible via APT. It is also possible to install Proxmox Backup Server on top of Debian.

License: Proxmox Backup Server is free and open-source software, published under the GNU AGPLv3.

Support Subscriptions: For enterprise users, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH offers a subscription-based support model, which provides access to the extensively tested Enterprise Repository, with regular updates via the web interface, as well as technical support on a subscription basis. Prices start at EUR 520 per server per year, including unlimited backup storage and unlimited backup clients.

Further information:

• Release Notes: https://pbs.proxmox.com/wiki/index.php/Roadmap
  Forum announcement: https://forum.proxmox.com/

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About Proxmox Backup Server
Proxmox Backup Server is an enterprise backup solution for backing up and restoring virtual machines, containers, and physical hosts. The open-source client-server software supports incremental backups, deduplication, Zstandard compression, and authenticated encryption. To increase productivity, the easy-to-use Proxmox Backup Server allows you to back up your data in a space-efficient manner, restore VMs, archives or single objects in a flash. With the web-based user interface, you can effectively reduce work hours thanks to simplified management. Proxmox Backup Server is licensed under the GNU AGPLv3. Enterprise support subscriptions are available from Proxmox.

About Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH
Proxmox provides powerful and user-friendly open-source server software. Enterprises of all sizes and industries use Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support, training services, and an extensive partner ecosystem to ensure business continuity for its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

VIENNA, Austria – April 24, 2024 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (henceforth "Proxmox") has today released version 8.2 of its server virtualization management platform, Proxmox Virtual Environment. The new version is based on Debian 12.5 (Bookworm), but using a newer Linux kernel 6.8, and includes updates to the latest versions of leading open-source technologies for virtual environments like QEMU 8.1, LXC 6.0, Ceph 18.2, and ZFS 2.2.

Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.2 comes with an import wizard to migrate VMware ESXi guests to Proxmox VE, with a new tool for automated installation from the ISO to bare-metal servers, a backup fleecing feature implementation to decouple slower backup storage from the VM performance, and several UI improvements.

Highlights in Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.2

• Import Wizard for VMware ESXi VMs: Proxmox VE provides an integrated VM importer presented as storage plugin for native integration into the API and web-based user interface. It offers users the ability to import guests directly from other hypervisors. Currently, it allows to import VMware-based VMs (ESXi and vCenter). You can use this to import the VM as a whole, with most of the original configuration settings mapped to Proxmox VE's configuration model.
• Automated and Unattended Installation: Proxmox offers a new ‘proxmox-auto-install-assistant’ tool that fully automates the setup process on bare-metal. Automated installation allows for the rapid deployment of Proxmox VE hosts without the need for manual access to the systems, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. To use this method, an answer file must be prepared with the necessary configuration settings for the installation process. This file can be provided directly in the ISO, on an additional disk such as a USB flash drive, or over the network. Automated installation is useful in various scenarios, such as deploying large-scale infrastructure, automating the setup process, and ensuring consistent configurations across multiple systems.
• Backup Fleecing: When creating a backup of a running VM, a slow backup target can negatively impact guest IO performance during the backup process. Fleecing can reduce this impact by caching data blocks in a fleecing image rather than sending it directly to the backup target, which can help guest IO performance and even prevent hangs at the cost of requiring more storage space. Backup fleecing is especially beneficial when backing up IO-heavy guests to a remote Proxmox Backup Server or other backup storage with a slow network connection.
• Firewall modernization with nftables (technology preview): Proxmox VE comes with a new firewall implementation that uses nftables instead of iptables. The opt-in feature in tech preview is written in the Rust programming language. Although the new implementation is close to feature parity with the existing one, the nftables firewall must be enabled manually and remains a preview to first gather feedback from the community.

Further enhancements

• Device passthrough for containers via GUI: While the API and CLI have supported LXC device passthrough since version 8.1, GUI configuration is now possible as well.
• Advanced backup settings: Backup jobs come with new advanced settings, including performance settings and bandwidth limits.
• Custom ACME directories/providers: This release now supports custom ACME-enabled Certificate Authorities (CA) with optional External Account Binding (EAB) authentication.
• Multiple enhancements in the GUI: Disabling the double-click editing option in the notes field makes it easier to select and copy text without accidentally opening the editor. On edit screens, the reset button is now in a new location reducing the risk of accidental clicks.

Availability

Proxmox VE 8.2 is available for download at https://www.proxmox.com/downloads. The ISO contains the complete feature-set and can be installed on bare-metal.

The virtualization platform from Proxmox comes stocked with all the essential management tools, as well as an easy-to-use, web-based user interface. This allows for simple, out-of-the-box management of the host, either through the command line or a standard web browser. Distribution upgrades from older versions of Proxmox VE are possible with apt. It’s also possible to install Proxmox VE 8.2 on top of Debian.

License: Proxmox Virtual Environment is free and open-source software, published under the GNU Affero General Public License, v3.

Support Subscriptions: For enterprise users, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH offers a subscription-based support model, which provides access to the extensively tested Enterprise Repository, with regular updates via the web interface, as well as technical support on a subscription basis. Prices start at EUR 110 per year and CPU.

Further information:

• Release Notes - https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Roadmap#Proxmox_VE_8.2
• Videos: What's new in Proxmox VE 8.2 & Proxmox VE Import Wizard: How to import VMs from VMware ESXi
• Forum Announcement: https://forum.proxmox.com

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About Proxmox Server Solutions
Proxmox provides powerful and user-friendly open-source server software. Enterprises of all sizes and industries use Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support, training services, and an extensive partner ecosystem to ensure business continuity for its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Facts Proxmox VE
The open-source project Proxmox VE has a huge worldwide user base with more than one million hosts. The virtualization platform is available in 29 languages. More than 150 000 active community members in the support forum engage with and help each other. By using Proxmox VE as an alternative to proprietary virtualization management solutions, enterprises are able to centralize and modernize their IT infrastructure, and turn it into a cost-effective and flexible software-defined data center, based on the latest open-source technologies. Tens of thousands of customers rely on a enterprise support subscription from Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

Contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

VIENNA, Austria – February 29, 2024 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH ("Proxmox" or the "Company") has today released Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.1, the latest version of its open-source email security solution. The Mail Gateway platform is a complete operating system based on Debian 12.5, but defaulting to a newer Linux kernel 6.5, and including ZFS 2.2.2 and PostgreSQL 15.6.

The anti-spam and anti-virus filtering solution functions as a full featured mail proxy, that is deployed between the firewall and the internal mail server. It protects organizations against threats, such as spam, viruses, Trojans, and phishing emails.

What's new in Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.1

• Enhanced rule system: Proxmox Mail Gateway is known for its comprehensive object-oriented rule system, where the mail flow can be controlled and filtered. Improvements in this version now allow the selection of a “match-if” mode for entries in What/Who/When objects, and multiple objects in rules, providing flexible control over whether All, Any, Some but not all, or None must match.
• DKIM signing: Optionally, DKIM signing can now select the signing domain based on header information instead of the envelope information. This allows for the configuration of more stringent DMARC policies in certain environments.
• Support for secure boot: Like the Proxmox virtualization and backup solutions, this version 8.1 is now compatible with Secure Boot. With this security feature, the boot process of a computer can be protected by ensuring that only software with a valid digital signature launches on a machine. Proxmox Mail Gateway now includes a signed shim bootloader trusted by most hardware's UEFI implementations. This allows installing it in environments where Secure Boot is required and enabled. The documentation explains how an existing Proxmox Mail Gateway installation can be switched over to Secure Boot without reinstallation.
• Management via web interface: A new filter- and search box added to the web interface simplifies the management of large deployments. Filtering is now possible in Relay Domains, Transport, Networks, and for Objects in the rule system. Additionally, Croatian and Georgian translations have been added, and translations for other languages have been improved.

Further notable enhancements

• Proxmox ships its own heavily tweaked kernel which all products share. For the Mail Gateway, this is now also reflected in the renaming from pve-kernel and pve-headers to proxmox-kernel and proxmox-headers respectively in all relevant packages. The new proxmox-default-kernel and proxmox-default-headers meta-packages will depend on the currently recommended kernel-series.
• SMTP smuggling mitigation: With a prompt response to the spoofing attack at SMTP protocol level at the end of 2023, the Postfix configuration was secured as quickly as possible against SMTP smuggling in line with the latest recommendations from upstream. Proxmox Mail Gateway users who have not yet updated are encouraged to do so and verify that they have not missed the template change.
• Fixed: Restoring a Mail Gateway backup from a cluster with statistics, does not interfere with creating a fresh cluster on the restored node.
• The Log Tracker tool, which powers the Tracking Center, now uses UTC by default for internal time calculations, eliminating problems with time zone changes such as switching from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time and vice versa.

Availability

Proxmox Mail Gateway is released under the GNU Affero GPL, v3 and is available as an ISO download, which can be installed on bare metal or on a virtual machine. The ISO contains an installation wizard that automatically installs and configures all the necessary components on the host. This eliminates the need for manual configuration later. The ISO contains the complete feature-set and can be downloaded at https://www.proxmox.com/downloads
Additionally, you can install Proxmox Mail Gateway as a container appliance inside Proxmox VE.

For enterprise use, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH offers a subscription service that provides access at all levels to the extensively tested, stable Enterprise Repository. This repository provides regular updates via the web interface and is recommended for production use. At the Basic and higher subscription levels, technical support from the Proxmox team is also available. Subscription pricing starts at EUR 175 per host per year for unlimited users and domains.

Further information:

• Find all details in the Release Notes
• Read the Forum Announcement

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About Proxmox Mail Gateway
Proxmox Mail Gateway is the leading open-source email security solution, protecting your mail server against all email threats from the moment they emerge. Organizations of any size can easily deploy and implement the comprehensive anti-spam and anti-virus platform in just a few minutes. Deploying the full featured mail proxy between the firewall and an internal mail server allows you to control all incoming and outgoing email traffic from the central, web-based interface. Proxmox filters all email traffic at the gateway before it reaches the mail server, protecting businesses against email attacks and other malicious threats. Proxmox Mail Gateway is open-source software, licensed under the AGPLv3. Enterprise support subscriptions are available from Proxmox.

About Proxmox Server Solutions
Proxmox is a provider of powerful yet easy-to-use open-source server software. Enterprises, regardless of size, sector or industry use the stable, secure, and scalable Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient, agile and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support, training services, and an extensive partner ecosystem to ensure business continuity to its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Media contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

VIENNA, Austria – November 30, 2023 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (henceforth "Proxmox") today announced version 3.1 of its open-source server backup solution. The enterprise solution for backing up and restoring VMs, containers, and physical hosts supports incremental backups, deduplication, Zstandard compression, and authenticated encryption. This version comes with secure boot compatibility, support for local sync jobs, and brings countless enhancements improving the general client and backend usability.

What’s new in Proxmox Backup Server 3.1

• Proxmox Backup Server is based on Debian 12.2 “Bookworm”, but uses the newer Linux kernel 6.5 as stable default. The backup platform comes with ZFS 2.2.0 but already includes important fixes from the upcoming ZFS version 2.2.2.
• Support for Secure Boot: Like Proxmox Virtual Environment, this version is now compatible with Secure Boot. This security feature is designed to protect the boot process of a computer by ensuring that only software with a valid digital signature launches on a machine. Proxmox Backup Server now includes a signed shim bootloader trusted by most hardware's UEFI implementations. This allows installing it in environments with Secure Boot active. Existing Backup Server installations can be switched over to Secure Boot without reinstallation.
• Support for local sync jobs: A local sync job enables synchronization of backups between local datastores. Sync jobs can now pull contents not only from remote Proxmox Backup Server instances, but also from local datastores.
• The Proxmox Tape Backup system provides an easy way to copy datastore content to tapes. This version has improved compatibility with LTO 9 tapes and with certain tape libraries.
• The web interface is now available in Croatian and Georgian; other translations have been improved thanks to community contributions.

Proxmox Backup Server seamlessly integrates into Proxmox Virtual Environment – users just need to add the storage for the Proxmox Backup Server as a new storage backup target to Proxmox VE. The software is published under the GNU AGPLv3 license.

Availability

The centrally managed software stack Proxmox Backup Server 3.1 is now available for download at https://www.proxmox.com/downloads. The downloadable ISO image can be quickly installed on bare-metal using the installation wizard. Distribution upgrades from older versions of Proxmox Backup Server are possible via APT. It is also possible to install Proxmox Backup Server on top of Debian.

License: Proxmox Backup Server is free and open-source software, published under the GNU AGPLv3.

Support Subscriptions: For enterprise users, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH offers a subscription-based support model, which provides access to the extensively tested Enterprise Repository, with regular updates via the web interface, as well as technical support on a subscription basis. Prices start at EUR 495 per server, including unlimited backup storage and unlimited backup-clients.

Further information:

• Find all details in the Release Notes
• Read the Forum Announcement

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About Proxmox Server Solutions
Proxmox is a provider of powerful yet easy-to-use open-source server software. Enterprises, regardless of size, sector or industry use the stable, secure, and scalable Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient, agile and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support and training services to ensure business continuity to its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

About Proxmox Backup Server
Proxmox Backup Server is an enterprise backup solution for backing up and restoring virtual machines, containers, and physical hosts. The open-source client-server software supports incremental backups, deduplication, Zstandard compression, and authenticated encryption. To increase productivity, the easy-to-use Proxmox Backup Server allows you to back up your data in a space-efficient manner, restore VMs, archives or single objects in a flash. With the web-based user interface, you can effectively reduce work hours thanks to simplified management. Proxmox Backup Server is licensed under the GNU AGPL, v3. Enterprise support subscriptions are available from Proxmox.

Contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH

VIENNA, Austria – November 23, 2023 – Enterprise software developer Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH (henceforth "Proxmox") today announced the release of version 8.1 of Proxmox Virtual Environment, its open-source server virtualization management platform. This version comes with several new features, support for Secure Boot, a Software-defined Network stack, a new flexible notification system, and many further enhancements and bug fixes.

Proxmox VE 8.1 is based on Debian 12.2 (“Bookworm”), but uses a newer Linux kernel 6.5 as stable default, and includes updates to the latest versions of leading open-source technologies for virtual environments like QEMU 8.1.2 and LXC 5.0.2. It comes with ZFS 2.2.0 including the most important bugfixes from 2.2.1 already. The virtualization platform adds support for Ceph Reef 18.2.0 and continues to support Ceph Quincy 17.2.7.

Highlights in Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.1

• Support for Secure Boot: This version is now compatible with Secure Boot. This security feature is designed to protect the boot process of a computer by ensuring that only software with a valid digital signature launches on a machine. Proxmox VE now includes a signed shim bootloader trusted by most hardware's UEFI implementations. This allows installing Proxmox VE in environments with Secure Boot active.
• Software-defined Network (SDN): With this version the core Software-defined Network (SDN) packages are installed by default. The SDN technology in Proxmox VE enables to create virtual zones and networks (VNets), which enables users to effectively manage and control complex networking configurations and multitenancy setups directly from the web interface at the datacenter level. Use cases for SDN range from an isolated private network on each individual node to complex overlay networks across multiple Proxmox VE clusters on different locations. The benefits result in a more responsive and adaptable network infrastructure that can scale according to business needs.
• New Flexible Notification System: This release introduces a new framework that uses a matcher-based approach to route notifications. It lets users designate different target types as recipients of notifications. Alongside the current local Postfix MTA, supported targets include Gotify servers or SMTP servers that require SMTP authentication. Notification matchers determine which targets will get notifications for particular events based on predetermined rules. The new notification system now enables greater flexibility, allowing for more granular definitions of when, where, and how notifications are sent.
• Support for Ceph Reef and Ceph Quincy: Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.1 adds support for Ceph Reef 18.2.0 and continues to support Ceph Quincy 17.2.7. The preferred Ceph version can be selected during the installation process. Ceph Reef brings better defaults improving performance and increased reading speed.

Availability

Proxmox VE 8.1 is available for download at https://www.proxmox.com/downloads. The ISO contains the complete feature-set and can be installed on bare-metal.

The virtualization platform from Proxmox comes stocked with all the essential management tools, as well as an easy-to-use, web-based user interface. This allows for simple, out-of-the-box management of the host, either through the command line or a standard web browser. Distribution upgrades from older versions of Proxmox VE are possible with apt. It’s also possible to install Proxmox VE 8.1 on top of Debian.

License: Proxmox Virtual Environment is free and open-source software, published under the GNU Affero General Public License, v3.

Support Subscriptions: For enterprise users, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH offers a subscription-based support model, which provides access to the extensively tested Enterprise Repository, with regular updates via the web interface, as well as technical support on a subscription basis. Prices start at EUR 105 per year and CPU.

Further information:

• Release Notes - https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Roadmap#Proxmox_VE_8.1
• Video "What's new in Proxmox VE 8.1"
• Forum Announcement: https://forum.proxmox.com

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About Proxmox Server Solutions
Proxmox is a provider of powerful yet easy-to-use open-source server software. Enterprises, regardless of size, sector or industry use the stable, secure, and scalable Proxmox solutions to deploy efficient, agile and simplified IT infrastructures, minimize total cost of ownership, and avoid vendor lock-in. Proxmox also offers commercial support and training services to ensure business continuity to its customers. Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Facts Proxmox VE
The open-source project Proxmox VE has a huge worldwide user base with more than 900,000 hosts. The virtualization platform has been translated into over 28 languages. More than 130,000 active community members in the support forum engage with and help each other. By using Proxmox VE as an alternative to proprietary virtualization management solutions, enterprises are able to centralize and modernize their IT infrastructure, and turn it into a cost-effective and flexible software-defined data center, based on the latest open-source technologies. Tens of thousands of customers rely on a enterprise support subscription from Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

Contact: Daniela Häsler, Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH