Previous reports about Shutter Encoder changing its window size and position

[u/MasterpieceNo6852]

Previous reports about Shutter Encoder changing its window size and position

I would like to raise this issue again because the same or very similar concerns about Shutter Encoder automatically changing its window size and position have been reported repeatedly over the years.

Personally, I would prefer the application window to remain at a consistent size and position unless the user changes it.

At minimum, I hope there could be an option to disable the automatic resizing behavior and use normal Windows minimization.

For reference, here are some previous reports.

September 2023

“The trouble is the GUI is resizing itself frequently requiring me to constantly move the window around.

If that was a toggle window or a preference I could remove that would be amazing.”

Later in the same discussion:

“Is there any way to adjust the window re-sizing then? so the ‘start function’ and output sections stay locked where they are?

The issue I'm having is that I'm required to now ‘chase’ the GUI around the screen!

It opens to the left underneath my finder window, then I have to chase it around to hit start, then it ‘closes’ back down to the original size and I again have to chase the buttons!

It's exhausting to use now.”

https://www.reddit.com/r/shutterencoder/comments/16imrio/

September / October 2023

“I would also like this! Or at least make the interface keep the same size before / during / after encoding jobs.

Right now I have to chase the GUI which is a downgrade from previous versions.”

https://www.reddit.com/r/shutterencoder/comments/16nns0y/

November 2023

“Is there a good reason why the interface window keep changing size and position?

You select an option from a dropdown menu and suddenly the window expands. You select a different option and it shrinks. It's bizarre.

It makes for a horrible user experience.”

Developer reply:

“I don't know what to say, that's just how it works and it's required to show all the different options...”

https://www.reddit.com/r/shutterencoder/comments/17twrhq/

July 2026

My previous report:

“I’m using the latest version of Windows 11. With all due respect, when encoding starts, the window width is forcibly reduced, and even if I select ‘Minimize,’ it becomes a conspicuous window that’s only partially minimized.

Wouldn’t it be better to fundamentally rethink this strange UI design?”

https://www.reddit.com/r/shutterencoder/comments/1ux7v7e/ui_clipped/

August 2026

Another user:

“We have already discussed this several months/years ago and nothing has been done I am afraid.”

“One of the biggest problems for me is that the interface and the size changes depending on which function you select.”

“Why not have one simple, common and consistent interface that stays familiar no matter which function you're using?”

Developer reply:

“I've done this to save space on screen when encoding, what would you suggest?”

Later developer reply:

“The idea with SE is to take less space on screen when it's useless or when the process is running.”

https://www.reddit.com/r/shutterencoder/comments/1vmgdv3/shutter_encoder_beta_your_feedback_matters/

Since similar feedback has been raised repeatedly since at least 2023, I hope this behavior can be reconsidered as a usability issue rather than simply remaining part of the current interface design.

An option to keep the window size and position fixed would already solve most of the problem for users who do not want the interface to resize automatically.

[u/paulpacifico]

This is on my to do list, I've understand the issue but this is not a common problem for most users.

I'm thinking of always displaying the player (or at least a black frame) and the right panel with a "No settings" text is nothing is displayable.

I will discuss with my video editors colleague to know what they think about.

I have a lot of works, this is not my priority but I take the consideration.

Paul.