diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 15fb535..270eb51 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ bash scripts/run.sh
 ```
 
 For detailed installation options, troubleshooting, and platform-specific notes, see **INSTALLATION.md**.
+For upcoming work and priorities, see **docs/ROADMAP.md**.
 
 ## How to Create a Professional DVD
 
diff --git a/docs/INSTALLATION.md b/docs/INSTALLATION.md
index fb9e86b..ebef72e 100644
--- a/docs/INSTALLATION.md
+++ b/docs/INSTALLATION.md
@@ -133,6 +133,10 @@ For day-to-day development:
 
 Use `./scripts/install.sh` when you add new system dependencies or want to reinstall.
 
+## Roadmap
+
+See `docs/ROADMAP.md` for the current dev focus and priorities.
+
 ---
 
 ## Requirements
diff --git a/docs/QUICKSTART.md b/docs/QUICKSTART.md
index fd38360..972539e 100644
--- a/docs/QUICKSTART.md
+++ b/docs/QUICKSTART.md
@@ -60,24 +60,12 @@ If `VideoTools.exe` doesn't exist yet:
    cd VideoTools
    ```
 
-2. **Install FFmpeg** (if not already installed):
-   ```bash
-   # Fedora/RHEL
-   sudo dnf install ffmpeg
-
-   # Ubuntu/Debian
-   sudo apt install ffmpeg
-
-   # Arch Linux
-   sudo pacman -S ffmpeg
-   ```
-
-3. **Install dependencies and build**:
+2. **Install dependencies and build**:
    ```bash
    ./scripts/install.sh
    ```
 
-4. **Run**:
+3. **Run**:
    ```bash
    ./scripts/run.sh
    ```
@@ -109,19 +97,14 @@ sudo apt install gcc-mingw-w64  # Ubuntu/Debian
    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
    ```
 
-2. **Install FFmpeg**:
-   ```bash
-   brew install ffmpeg
-   ```
-
-3. **Clone and install dependencies/build**:
+2. **Clone and install dependencies/build**:
    ```bash
    git clone <repository-url>
    cd VideoTools
    ./scripts/install.sh
    ```
 
-4. **Run**:
+3. **Run**:
    ```bash
    ./scripts/run.sh
    ```
diff --git a/docs/ROADMAP.md b/docs/ROADMAP.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fb2892d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/ROADMAP.md
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+# VideoTools Roadmap
+
+This roadmap is intentionally lightweight. It captures the next few
+high-priority goals without locking the project into a rigid plan.
+
+## How We Use This
+
+- The roadmap is a short list, not a full backlog.
+- Items can move between buckets as priorities change.
+- We update this at the start of each dev cycle.
+
+## Current State
+
+- dev20 focused on cleanup and the Authoring module.
+- Authoring is now functional (DVD folders + ISO pipeline).
+
+## Now (dev21 focus)
+
+- Finalize Convert module cleanup and preset behavior.
+- Validate preset defaults and edge cases (aspect, bitrate, CRF).
+- Tighten UI copy and error messaging for Convert/Queue.
+- Add smoke tests for authoring and DVD encode workflows.
+
+## Next
+
+- Color space preservation across Convert/Upscale.
+- Merge module completion (reorder, mixed format handling).
+- Filters module polish (controls + real-time preview stability).
+
+## Later
+
+- Trim module UX and timeline tooling.
+- AI frame interpolation support (model management + UI).
+- Packaging polish for v0.1.1 (AppImage + Windows EXE).
+
+## Versioning Note
+
+We keep continuous dev numbering. After v0.1.1 release, the next dev
+tag becomes v0.1.1-dev26 (or whatever the next number is).