# Elements 3.0 Beta Now Available **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Tags:** beta, rapidweaver, elements\ **Created:** [July 13, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986 "2026-07-13T16:07:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/1 "2026-07-13T16:07:38Z")
Hey Weavers, Today we’re excited to release **Elements 3.0** as a public beta. It’s a free update for everyone with an active license. Elements 3.0 moves to the **Tailwind 4 CSS** framework and adds **3 new components** , along with a host of **new features and improvements**. Later in the beta cycle, we’ll also be releasing Elements AI and the Elements MCP server. Watch the video below for a preview of just some of what’s new in Elements 3, it’s our biggest release yet. We can’t wait to hear what you think! [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/8/3/833e50280b15e157dd2d83d5b7d209739472af3a.jpeg "Elements 3.0 Beta 1 Now Available") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y340n7dQ834) Once you’ve upgraded, you can jump straight in and start playing with the new features using the Demo Project from the video… 👉 [Open Demo Project (Requires Elements 3 Beta 1)](elementsapp://downloadDocument/5PFCWBhgPn6R) Read on to learn more about what’s new and how to get your hands on this free update. ### Introducing Tailwind 4 Elements 3 has been upgraded to the latest Tailwind 4 CSS framework, giving you even more power and flexibility when styling your website. We’ve already begun updating the components to take advantage of new features like radial and conical gradients. ### New Text Wrap Component The Shape component lets you wrap text around SVG shapes and PNG images, enabling magazine-style layouts 🤯 ![CleanShot 2026-07-13 at 4 .55.00@2x](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/c/f/cfafb7b7f19f56510343d4bc36576372e8d9e676.jpeg) ### New Mask Component The new Mask component lets you apply an SVG mask to any component, including images and video. ![CleanShot 2026-07-13 at 4 .55.51@2x](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/c/9/c9e78cc878617edcf05cb186dde26667d27cc279.jpeg) ### New 3D Transform Component Apply 3D transformations to any component — tilt, rotate, and scale to create a 3D effect on hover or driven by mouse movement! ![CleanShot 2026-07-13 at 4 .56.58@2x](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/4/5/4547abd7d1fe76954ea7482c54ede08a880aa106.jpeg) ### Table Component Update The Table component now supports a whole host of new features, including the ability to import data from a CSV file (local or remote) or Google Sheets. There are also new sorting and search options, plus the ability to turn table cells into dropzones. ### Gallery Component Update The Gallery now supports captions and author credits in the Lightbox. It’s a small change, but it’s been the most requested feature for the Gallery component, and we’re happy to finally get it into your hands. ## What’s New in Elements 3.0 (build 24336) Beta? - Upgraded to Tailwind 4.3.2 - Updated all themes to use Tailwind 4 - Updated border Radius and Shadow tokens to match Tailwind 4 - Update opacity utilities to use Tailwind 4 opacity modifiers - Added Mauve, Olive, Mist, and Taupe colours from Tailwind 4 to all themes - Global controls now use Tailwind 4 syntax and generate cleaner spacing classes - New Mask Component - New 3D Transforms Component - New Shapes Component to allow text to flow around shapes! - Added caption and author support to Gallery Lightbox - Added CSV (local or remote) support to Table Component - Added Google Sheets support to Table Component - Added Drop Zone support to Table Component - Added box-shadow colour and opacity controls - Added support for radial and conical Gradients - Added support for adding custom HTML attributes to the Container component - Added a new requiresPhp key to the Elements API - Components that require PHP will now prompt to switch page extensions - Improved CMS Online Editor UI on Mobile devices. - Online CMS Metadata sidebar is now resizable with an increased maximum width - Fixed issue when creating new posts in the online CMS - Upgraded the editor styling engine to reduce CSS conflicts and improve isolation - Markdown Preview option added to the editor - Fix white edge lines appearing on dark JPEGs in the edit-mode preview. - Fix missing global override unlink for Switch and Checkbox inspector controls. - Numerous other bug fixes and improvements ## Important: This is a Beta! While we believe this first beta is very stable, we don’t recommend using it on live, mission-critical websites. The Tailwind 4 framework touches most parts of the app, including how webpages render, so please check your sites for layout issues or changes before re-publishing. To install the beta, launch your current build of Elements and go to Settings/Preferences. Under the Updates section, enable beta updates. Once beta updates are enabled, go to the Elements menu and select “Check for Updates…”. ![CleanShot 2026-07-12 at 6 .47.22@2x](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/6/a/6a615174e09ddd85cad7fa8f4c8b330d79509636.jpeg) ### How to rollback to a previous build Should you run into an issues when using a new build of Elements you can always rollback to a previous version via the [Release Notes page](https://realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/releasenotes/) while you wait for a fix. ## The Future of Web Design Thanks for being part of Elements and for helping us shape the future of web design on the Mac. Your feedback during the beta has been hugely valuable and played a big role in where Elements goes from here. We’re excited to keep building, refining, and shipping, and we really can’t wait to show you what’s coming next. **Thanks** Team Elements ---
**Author:** ![Godber](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/godber/32/26521_2.png) [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/2 "2026-07-13T16:12:12Z")
hi love testing stuff. how do you run both versions and if it goes Pete tong how do you go back a version ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/3 "2026-07-13T16:12:56Z")
Should you run into an issues when using a new build of Elements you can always rollback to a previous version via the [Release Notes page](https://realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/releasenotes/) while you wait for a fix. ---
**Author:** ![Godber](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/godber/32/26521_2.png) [@Godber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Godber)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/4 "2026-07-13T16:13:46Z")
cheers…hope you get no problems with the new version ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/5 "2026-07-13T16:40:52Z")
Wow builds of websites for export are even faster Upload is faster too…. Very nice 👍 Great job ---
**Author:** ![handshaper](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/handshaper/32/27373_2.png) [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/6 "2026-07-13T16:41:20Z")
Awesome! So far things are looking good; I have only run into one problem with one of the third-party components (Pick a Card), where it is not displaying in the editor, even though it works fine in preview. Lots to digest here. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/7 "2026-07-13T16:43:48Z")
Tried contact forms: worked perfectly!!! Php 8.5 DreamHost ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/8 "2026-07-13T16:50:21Z")
One teeny little bug - on sticky menu - the opacity isn’t working… Tried with Vibralogix store works fine… You can see the effect at: > **[PlayTheBlues.com Store | Blues Backing Tracks, Play-Alongs](http://playtheblues.com)** > > Shop the PlayTheBlues.com Store for premium blues backing tracks, trumpet play-along books, and background tracks for soloing, jamming, or teaching. Instant MP3 downloads, expertly crafted for musicians who live to play the blues. Also seemed to erase the mobile menu… ---
**Author:** ![Mr.B2](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/mr.b2/32/25989_2.png) [@Mr.B2](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Mr.B2)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/9 "2026-07-13T16:51:53Z")
Dan I ran the updater installer for elements and it did not completly run. The App will not start up. We dumped the Safari Cache. Took the Elements App out and tossed it doing a new reinstall. Elements will not start up. Something is corrupted and is blocking this. What to do next? Mr.B2 [scooter@peak.org](mailto:scooter@peak.org) ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/10 "2026-07-13T17:00:25Z")
Beyond words at the speed… wow 🤯 fast Republish all files - I could go away from the computer or do something else Now I glance away - and it’s done ✅ amazing ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/11 "2026-07-13T17:05:59Z")
Wanted to try a blog site: > **[Technitrox | Technology Blog for News, Reviews & How-Tos](http://technitrox.com)** > > Technitrox | Technology Blog for News, Reviews & How-Tos - Technitrox is your trusted source for technology news, gadget reviews, software tutorials, AI insights, cybersecurity tips, and digital trends. Explore in-depth guides and expert commentary... This sticky menu works perfectly - must be a setting in play the blues Blog works perfectly also… ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/12 "2026-07-13T17:11:08Z")
> [@Mr.B2](#): > > Took the Elements App out and tossed it doing a new reinstall. > Elements will not start up. > Something is corrupted and is blocking this. > What to do next? Sounds like it might be more of a system based issue, try restarting and then re-download a copyof Elements from here: [RapidWeaver Elements - Release Notes](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/releasenotes/) Let me know how you get on! ---
**Author:** ![upssjw](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/upssjw/32/26063_2.png) [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/13 "2026-07-13T17:14:05Z")
@dan my version works ok I created before update just got round to dl, my comet tail switches to adapt to direction, added dropzone ---
**Author:** ![ercross](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@ercross](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ercross)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/14 "2026-07-13T17:18:21Z")
Had to tweak a couple of things, but not a lot. One issue I have something showing up on a page and I don’t know why. I am getting an empty box with drop shadow on all my post pages. Here’s and example: [Following Paul with WTBC - Rightly Dividing Pleading the Blood](https://followingpaul.org/pastor-s-desk/post/rightly-dividing-pleading-the-blood) ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/5/e/5ea6b9cab2138f27cece4d799628807de52e1130.jpeg) Here’s what I see in Elements and I don’t see anything there that should cause this: ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/4/2/42c2eea1459c90d856d68f4ce964574c83668889.png) ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/15 "2026-07-13T17:19:56Z")
elementsapp://downloadDocument/kJy5bcH8qLVH @dan Play the Blues website 4mb I tried the z level And I tried to change the opacity of the menu background tried 0 and 100% I opened up [WindyTown.com](http://WindyTown.com) and this issue is on this elements website also… ---
**Author:** ![logrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@logrunner](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/logrunner)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/16 "2026-07-13T17:48:32Z")
So the Shape component referred to above is _aka_ the Text Wrap component? Can the Text Wrap image be a webp image? Does it have to have a mask as a PNG can have? ---
**Author:** ![upssjw](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/upssjw/32/26063_2.png) [@upssjw](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/upssjw)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/17 "2026-07-13T18:51:34Z")
@MichaelDroste switch the theme to system and try that ---
**Author:** ![thominator](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/thominator/32/35233_2.png) [@thominator](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/thominator)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/18 "2026-07-13T18:57:36Z")
![bythom-0487](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/e/0/e0c70b1617ac5200950810c483a5c7b7def171fd.png) ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/19 "2026-07-13T18:59:16Z")
Move the app from the Downloads folder to your Applications folder, that should fix that error. ---
**Author:** ![Flash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f475e1/32.png) [@Flash](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Flash)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986/20 "2026-07-13T19:05:14Z")
@dan @ben @differentdan It really feels like the app is getting finished. Amazing work! 🙌 The new text wrap and updated table components are my personal favorites. I know you breezed right past the table’s search feature in the video, but it’s honestly going to be the best part of the whole update for my workflow! > [@MichaelDroste](#): > > Beyond words at the speed… wow 🤯 fast > > Republish all files - I could go away from the computer or do something else > > Now I glance away - and it’s done ✅ amazing I was hoping some of the build improvements from Tailwind 4 would carry over. Not to take away from the team credit if they made separate improvements to the internal engine. This is fantastic news for a website of the size and scale I’m putting together! [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-3-0-beta-now-available/56986.md?page=2)