2026-01-06

Release v0.1.16: File Panel Enhancements & Improved File Management

2 min readBy QuickEditVideo Team

Fixed long filename layout issues, added safe in-panel file deletion, exposed file metadata, improved timeline visuals, and prevented dragging clips beyond their actual duration.

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We’ve shipped v0.1.16 🎉
This is a small but meaningful update focused on making the file panel and timeline feel cleaner, safer, and more intuitive.


🐛 Fixed: Long Filename Layout Issues

What Was Happening

Very long filenames could break the file panel layout, causing:

  • Text spilling outside the panel
  • UI elements overlapping
  • Filenames becoming hard to read
  • A generally messy look

What’s Fixed

The file panel now handles long names properly:

  • Filenames are truncated with ellipsis
  • Hover tooltips show the full name
  • Spacing stays consistent
  • Overall UI looks cleaner and more professional

No more layout explosions from long filenames.


✨ New: Delete Files Directly from the File Panel

Why We Added This

Before, cleaning up unused files meant awkward workarounds outside the editor. That made it easy for projects to fill up with junk.

What You Can Do Now

You can delete files right inside the file panel:

  • Inline delete button per file
  • Confirmation dialog to avoid accidents
  • Instant project update after deletion
  • Much easier to keep projects tidy

How It Works

  1. Open your project
  2. Find the file in the file panel
  3. Click the delete icon
  4. Confirm
  5. File gone 👍

Simple and fast.


🔒 Smart Deletion (No Broken Timelines)

To keep your project safe, deletion comes with guardrails:

  • Files in use on the timeline can’t be deleted
  • Clear warnings explain what’s still referencing the file
  • You’ll need to remove those elements first
  • No broken clips, no missing assets

This keeps your timeline predictable and intact.


📊 New: File Metadata at a Glance

You can now quickly inspect file details from the file panel:

  • Images: width & height
  • Videos: duration & resolution
  • Audio: duration & format
  • All accessible via a small dropdown

This makes it easier to pick the right asset without opening files one by one.


🎞️ New: Video Frame Previews in Timeline Tracks

Timeline tracks now show actual video frame thumbnails instead of generic blocks:

  • Visual previews embedded in clips
  • Easier to tell similar clips apart
  • Faster navigation in complex timelines
  • Better sense of visual flow

It’s a small change that makes the timeline feel much more “editor-grade”.


⛔ New: Clip Duration Boundary on Video Tracks

Video clips on the timeline now respect the actual duration of the source file:

  • Dragging the right edge of a video clip is capped
  • You can’t extend a clip beyond the video’s real length
  • No more confusing “empty” video regions
  • Timeline behavior is more predictable and accurate

This prevents accidental over-dragging and keeps edits aligned with real media.


As always, feedback is welcome.
Thanks for using QuickEditVideo — and happy editing 🎬