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Updates Jul 3, 2026

Skales v12.1.0 - Flow 🪶

Flow is here. Tell Skales "a 5-slide pitch deck for a coffee subscription, warm colors, bold numbers" and watch it design real slides with a live preview, then keep editing by talking. Eight modes, from decks to motion graphics that render to MP4. Find it in Studio, works with the models you already use.

We're pleased to share Skales v12.1.0, an update focused on making the design process more intuitive and integrated. This release introduces a significant new way to build with Skales, alongside several improvements to existing features.

Flow: Design by Conversation

The biggest addition is Flow, a new workspace within Skales Studio. You can now describe what you want to create, and Skales will generate it as real files with a live preview. Flow supports eight modes, including slide decks, interactive prototypes, and generated images and videos, each with its own design discipline. It opens in its own window, allowing you to continue working in chat and other tools while a design is being generated.

Enhanced Composer and Brand Kits

The composer in Flow has been updated to handle more complex projects. You can now attach up to ten files, reference previous Flow projects, and select Brand Kits and templates. Brand Kits have been expanded to include explicit bans on certain fonts or design directions, ensuring your designs align with brand guidelines. Templates now shape the output more directly, guiding the structure of your project.

Flexible Media Generation

Generating images and videos is now more flexible. You can choose from various engines, including local options and Skales Visuals, our built-in engine. Images can be edited by simply asking for changes in conversation. Discover, our shared feed, now also supports video posts.

OpenRouter and Skales IQ Updates

OpenRouter now supports all modalities, including image and video generation, speech, and transcription. Skales IQ has also been updated to understand these modalities, with capabilities managed per tier. You can now drag and drop files directly into ongoing chats, and Skales will unpack zip archives natively.

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