# WorshipFlow Desktop
**Offline-first worship presentation software for churches.**
Developed by **KingdomFlow Technologies** ·
Version **0.6.0-beta.1** — invited-tester beta. See [docs/](docs/) for the full manual, quick start, and tester guide.
> WorshipFlow™ is a trademark of KingdomFlow Technologies (claimed, not a registered mark).
> WorshipFlow Desktop is a separate product from KingdomFlow Ministry Studio.
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## What it is
WorshipFlow runs on a Windows PC and sends song lyrics, Scripture, text, and background images or video to a **projector or second screen**, while the operator works from a separate **Control Room** screen. Everything is stored **on your own computer** and works **without internet** during a service.
It is built for the people who run the words on a Sunday — volunteers, worship leaders, and media operators — and aims to cut preparation time and make live operation calm and predictable.
**Our mission:** making practical ministry tools accessible to churches and helping volunteers serve effectively.
## Who it is for
Local churches and worship teams, pastors, and media ministries that need a dependable, offline way to present lyrics and Scripture — without a subscription or an internet connection during the service.
## Features (this release)
Fully working and tested in 0.6.0-beta.1:
- **Song library** — create, edit, duplicate songs; lyrics with `[Verse 1]` / `[Chorus]` section labels that never show on the projector.
- **Import songs** from other programs — FreeWorship, OpenLP, EasyWorship 6+, OpenSong, ChordPro, CCLI SongSelect text exports, and plain text. (Your source files are only read, never changed.)
- **Service builder** — arrange songs, Scripture, text, media, background music, countdown timers, and section headers in order.
- **Control Room** — Library, service list, a **Preview** monitor and a **Live** monitor, and the live controls.
- **Live controls** — **Show**, **Black**, **Clear**, **Logo**, Previous/Next, with keyboard shortcuts.
- **Projector / second-display output** — a clean full-screen output window.
- **Backgrounds** — images (JPG/PNG/WebP/GIF), video (MP4/WebM/MOV), and solid-colour or gradient fills, with a readability overlay.
- **Background music** (MP3/WAV/M4A/OGG) that keeps playing across slides, countdowns, and Black/Clear/Logo.
- **Scripture lookup** — public-domain Bibles (WEB, KJV, BSB, ASV, and more); fetched once from a free source, then cached for offline use.
- **Appearance themes** for the operator screens (Dark, Light, System, Midnight) — these never change the projector.
- **Backup and restore** of your whole library.
- **Offline operation** — the program needs no internet during a service.
- **Built-in Help, Feedback, and Update checking** (Founding-20 beta) — the four guides are bundled for offline reading (**Help**), **Send Feedback** prepares a file you review and send (nothing is uploaded automatically), and **Settings → About → Check for Updates** tells you when a newer version is available (you download and install it yourself).
Partial / external:
- **PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx/.pps/.ppsx)** — WorshipFlow **opens the file in PowerPoint (or your default app) outside WorshipFlow**. It does **not** render PowerPoint slides inside the app.
Not yet in this build: automatic updates, a phone remote, a separate stage display, and an OBS/streaming output.
## Installation (summary)
1. Get the authorized installer from the contact in your tester invitation.
2. Verify its SHA-256 against the value you were sent (see [docs/WorshipFlow-Alpha-Tester-Guide.md](docs/WorshipFlow-Alpha-Tester-Guide.md)).
3. Run `WorshipFlow-Setup-0.6.0-beta.1.exe`. Because it is not code-signed yet, Windows SmartScreen shows **"Unknown publisher"** — click **More info → Run anyway**. (Do **not** disable antivirus or Windows security.)
4. Launch WorshipFlow and build your first service.
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), ~300 MB free disk space.
## Quick start
1. **Songs** → add or import your songs.
2. **Services → Build a Service** → add songs, Scripture, media.
3. **Present** → the Control Room opens.
4. Click **Open projector** (top bar), then use **Go Live**, the arrow keys, and **Black / Clear / Logo**.
Full walkthrough: [docs/WorshipFlow-Quick-Start.md](docs/WorshipFlow-Quick-Start.md).
## Your data
Songs, services, media, and settings live in `%APPDATA%\worshipflow-desktop` and are **kept when you update or uninstall**. Back up regularly from **Settings → Backup**.
## Limitations (beta)
- Invited-tester release; may contain bugs. **Keep a backup way to show words during a live service.**
- Installer is **unsigned** (SmartScreen warning).
- No automatic updates — install new versions by hand.
- PowerPoint opens externally, not inside WorshipFlow.
- Projector behaviour has been verified on the development team's hardware but not on every projector/TV.
## Rights and responsibilities
- You are responsible for holding the appropriate rights to display the **song lyrics, media, and Bible translations** you use (for example, a valid CCLI or other licence where required). WorshipFlow does not grant any such rights and ships no copyrighted lyrics.
- WorshipFlow includes **only public-domain Bible translations**. Copyrighted translations (NIV, ESV, NLT, and similar) are not included.
- Third-party names and trademarks (Microsoft, PowerPoint, CCLI, Bible publishers, FreeWorship, OpenLP, EasyWorship, OpenSong) belong to their respective owners. WorshipFlow is **not affiliated with or endorsed by** them.
## Support
Use the official contact provided with your invitation, or the contact section of .
## Place in KingdomFlow Technologies
WorshipFlow is one of KingdomFlow Technologies' ministry software projects, alongside its other tools. It is a distinct product and should not be confused with **KingdomFlow Ministry Studio**.
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