diff --git a/ARCHITECTURE.md b/ARCHITECTURE.md
index 374de79..00a1d0d 100644
--- a/ARCHITECTURE.md
+++ b/ARCHITECTURE.md
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Lightningbeam is a 2D multimedia editor combining vector animation, audio produc
 
 Lightningbeam is undergoing a rewrite from a Tauri/JavaScript prototype to pure Rust. The original architecture hit IPC bandwidth limitations when streaming decoded video frames. The new Rust UI eliminates this bottleneck by handling all rendering natively.
 
-**Current Status**: Active development on the `master` branch. Core UI, tools, undo system, and audio integration are implemented.
+**Current Status**: Active development on the `main` branch. Core UI, tools, undo system, and audio integration are implemented.
 
 ## Technology Stack
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 59a9544..8bdf83a 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -129,16 +129,16 @@ lightningbeam-2/
 
 ### Branching Strategy
 
-- `master` - Main development branch
-- Feature branches - Create from `master` for new features
+- `main` - Main development branch
+- Feature branches - Create from `main` for new features
 
 ### Before You Start
 
 1. Check existing issues or create a new one to discuss your change
-2. Make sure you're on the latest `master` branch:
+2. Make sure you're on the latest `main` branch:
    ```bash
-   git checkout master
-   git pull origin master
+   git checkout main
+   git pull origin main
    ```
 3. Create a feature branch:
    ```bash
@@ -239,7 +239,7 @@ this solution.
 ### Pull Request Process
 
 1. Push your branch to GitHub or Gitea
-2. Open a pull request against `master` branch
+2. Open a pull request against `main` branch
    - GitHub: https://github.com/skykooler/lightningbeam
    - Gitea: https://git.skyler.io/skyler/lightningbeam
 3. Provide a clear description of:
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ee4c7ee..1f6d5be 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ A free and open-source 2D multimedia editor combining vector animation, audio pr
 
 ## Project Status
 
-Lightningbeam is developed on the `master` branch. The project has been rewritten from a Tauri/JavaScript prototype to a pure Rust application to eliminate IPC bottlenecks and achieve better performance for real-time video and audio processing.
+Lightningbeam is developed on the `main` branch. The project has been rewritten from a Tauri/JavaScript prototype to a pure Rust application to eliminate IPC bottlenecks and achieve better performance for real-time video and audio processing.
 
 **Current Status:**
 - ✅ Core UI panes (Stage, Timeline, Asset Library, Info Panel, Toolbar)