Beta Roadmap: Paratext 10 Studio release schedule for 2025

Paratext 10 Studio is entering an exciting year of growth and refinement. Available on macOS, Windows, and Linux, the software is becoming more collaborative, interoperable, and resource-rich than ever before. Over the course of three beta releases in 2025—April, July, and November—users and stakeholders can expect steady improvements that strengthen core functionality while expanding new tools for translation teams worldwide.

Key developments include real-time collaborative editing, deeper integration with the Digital Bible Library, and improved support for extension developers through a documented API, templates, and a community on Discord. The Shared Scripture Editor continues to evolve through partnerships with BCS, unfoldingWord, and BiblioNexus, while new features like Enhanced Resources and the Lexicon Extension are being introduced, expanded, and even reimagined.

As we move through each beta phase, our focus remains on making Bible translation more seamless, accurate, and accessible—empowering local translators, tool adopters, and decision-makers alike. For the latest updates or to share feedback, visit studio.paratext.org.

Beta 1 Developer Release

April 2025 · For tool developers and decision makers

Cross Platform
Paratext 10 Studio is available on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Interoperable
Users are able to utilize Send/Receive between Paratext 9 and Paratext 10 Studio projects.

Shared Editor
Developed with Bridge Connectivity, unfoldingWord, and BiblioNexus, users will be able to select scroll groups, Cut, Copy, Paste with clipboard, Undo and Redo edits.

Support
With a Documented API, wiki, Extension Template, and Discord Community, our team is here to help you with your extension creation.

DBL Resources
Download and utilize a majority of the resources from the Digital Bible Library Resource Archive

Beta 2 Release

July 2025 · For tool adopters

Marketplace
Publish an extension to our Marketplace, where it will be discovered and run in Paratext 10 Studio.

Report a Problem
Using our feedback tool, users will be able to report problems or questions.

Enhanced Resources *
Starting with initial capabilities, Enhanced Resources are specific Scripture resources linked to additional information about the text.

Lexicon Extension *
Starting with initial capabilities, the Lexicon Extension is a specialized dictionary for keeping information about the words used in the translation project.

Real-Time Collaborative Editing *
Starting with initial capabilities, users will be able to utilize live editing with team members around the world.

* indicates that further capabilities will be explored in Beta 3 and beyond

Beta 3 Release

November 2025 · For local translators

Project Notes
Access to private and public notes between team members on a project as they work together in the Paratext 10 Studio Editor.

Real-Time Collaborative Editing
Following from Beta 2 advancements, Synchronous Editing will continue to be prioritized for users in Beta 3.

Enhanced Resources
Following from Beta 2 advancements, Enhanced Resources will continue to be prioritized for users in Beta 3.

Lexicon Extension
Following the Beta 2 advancements, Lexicon Extension will continue to be prioritized for users in Beta 3.

Biblical Terms
Allows translators to see key terms in scripture to ensure that they are properly translated in context and with consistency.

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This roadmap is subject to change. We understand that life happens and priorities can sometimes shift. Please visit studio.paratext.org for updates on the roadmap. We invite you to reach out with questions or inquiries as to our progress at support.Bible and our Discord Community.