diff --git a/croppa/main.py b/croppa/main.py
index 6342929..c83abb5 100644
--- a/croppa/main.py
+++ b/croppa/main.py
@@ -108,6 +108,10 @@ class ProjectView:
                 except Exception as e:
                     print(f"Error loading progress for {video_path.name}: {e}")
     
+    def refresh_progress_data(self):
+        """Refresh progress data from JSON files (call when editor state changes)"""
+        self._load_progress_data()
+    
     def get_progress_for_video(self, video_path: Path) -> float:
         """Get progress (0.0 to 1.0) for a video"""
         if video_path in self.progress_data:
@@ -564,6 +568,11 @@ class VideoEditor:
             with open(state_file, 'w') as f:
                 json.dump(state, f, indent=2)
             print(f"State saved to {state_file}")
+            
+            # Refresh project view progress data if project view is active
+            if self.project_view_mode and self.project_view:
+                self.project_view.refresh_progress_data()
+            
             return True
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Error saving state: {e}")