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SnapView Release Notes

v1.8.0 (Current) - 2026-05-20

What's New

  • SnapView 1.8 focuses on stability: filtered selection accuracy, RAW+JPG workflow safeguards, smoother video controls, accurate rotation display, and small viewer/UI fixes.

Improvements

  • Grid selection now respects the current filter, so Select All targets only the visible filtered items.
  • Filmstrip now supports horizontal scrolling.
  • RAW+JPG pairing is more reliable for ARW, CR3, RW2, and DNG workflows.
  • Video playback restore no longer flashes the playback bar through an empty initial state when returning to SnapView.
  • Option + Left/Right video seeks briefly reveal the playback bar while preserving the existing auto-hide behavior.
  • Repeated same-direction image rotations now show each 90-degree step accurately.
  • Keypad + and -, viewer menu state, square thumbnail frames, Help readability, and solid viewer background behavior were tightened.

v1.7.0 - 2026-05-14

What's New

  • More App Languages: SnapView now includes app UI support for Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, and Swedish.
  • Scroll Direction Controls: Mouse wheel and trackpad navigation are more consistent across Main, Filmstrip, Manage, and Video views. Direction customization can be enabled separately for mouse/trackpad and vertical/horizontal scrolling.
  • Viewer Preference Memory: SnapView can remember the info overlay state, preserve image zoom while moving between images, and use a pure black dark viewer background.
  • Same-image Return Recovery: Returning to SnapView from another app or window now preserves the current photo's zoom and pan state even when cross-image zoom preservation is disabled.
  • Photo Info Overlay Flags: Photo Info Overlay visibility now also controls main-view Pick/Reject badges, so those markers no longer remain on top of the image when the info overlay is off.
  • Rotation Save Reliability: JPEG rotation saves are confirmed before success is shown, duplicate rotation requests are ignored, thumbnails refresh after original changes, and Current Folder rotation view can save only the current JPG/JPEG image.
  • Original Quality Loading: Quality-first mode now requests the current image at original quality on network drives. Balanced and Quality modes more reliably upgrade settled preview or resized images to original quality.
  • Video Playback Fixes: Ended videos can be replayed with the playback button or Space, and Option+Left/Right seeks videos in 5-second steps.
  • Move To Folder: Move the current file or explicitly selected files to another folder from inside SnapView.
  • Toolbar Tooltips: Top toolbar icon buttons now provide supported-language help text.

Improvements

  • Navigation arrows and video controls now hide more predictably instead of staying over images or videos while the pointer is idle.
  • Fullscreen video presentation uses the available viewer surface more cleanly.
  • Compare and Reference Compare now render images opened from ZIP archives correctly instead of showing black panels.
  • Copy, delete, and move actions now use the current item or explicit selections more reliably.
  • Optional confirmation-free Delete/Backspace moves files to macOS Trash only and remains disabled by default.

v1.6.0 - 2026-05-09

What's New

  • Rotate And Flip: Added clockwise rotation and horizontal flip for the current image.
  • JPEG Original Save For Rotation: Added an option to save current-file rotation directly to the JPEG original. Current-folder rotation remains screen-only.
  • Space Zoom Toggle: In Main, Filmstrip, and Manage image views, Space now toggles between 100% view and the previous zoom level.
  • Repeat Shortcut Clear: Added an optional setting to clear a rating or Pick by pressing the same rating/Pick shortcut again.
  • Reset Settings: Added a reset-all-settings button.
  • JPEG Finder Date Alignment: Added an advanced JPEG option to align Finder creation/modified dates with the edited capture date.

Improvements

  • Reduced cases where a preview image could remain after fast browsing instead of promoting to the final image display.
  • Returning to SnapView now preserves video playback position and image zoom/pan state more reliably.
  • Reduced unnecessary state updates during fast browsing through small local images.
  • Rating clear now works more reliably from English input and keyboard layouts using the physical ₩/\ key.

v1.5.2 - 2026-05-06

Improvements

SnapView 1.5.2 focuses on smoother real-world browsing and clearer OCR support.

  • Fast browsing through large local folders and network folders is more consistent, with fewer cases where the index advances but the image display falls behind.
  • Switching between Images Only and Include Videos now refreshes the current folder list correctly.
  • Unchanged folders avoid unnecessary reindexing, and image-only network folders skip slow video merge sorting.
  • Quick Check and manual OCR now explicitly support Korean and English text recognition.
  • EXIF and Quick Check information timing has been restored so metadata stays useful without getting ahead of image display.

v1.5.1 - 2026-05-04

Improvements

  • Smoother Browsing: Photo navigation feels more responsive, especially when holding the arrow keys to move through many images.
  • 1.5 Polish: The new video browsing, image export, and on-device OCR features from v1.5 are now delivered with additional stability and performance tuning.

v1.5.0 - 2026-05-03

What's New

  • Photo and video browsing: Browse videos alongside photos in the same folder. Initial video support covers MP4, MOV, and M4V.
  • Simple video playback: Play videos in Main, Filmstrip, and Manage views, with autoplay, volume, timeline seeking, and Space play/pause.
  • Image Export: Create JPEG or PNG copies using Instagram, Threads, X, blog, or custom size presets.
  • Date and location edits: Safely adjust capture date/time and GPS metadata for supported photos. Unsupported original-write paths are blocked.
  • On-device OCR: Recognize and copy text from photos in Quick Check, with optional yellow highlights directly on the image.

Improvements

  • Video items now show photo-like metadata, including resolution, file size, codec, FPS, bitrate, HDR, date, and device information.
  • Quick Check OCR automatic execution is optional and remains off by default.
  • Localization coverage was expanded across Settings, intro guidance, Quick Check, Compare, Duplicate, Image Export, video settings, menus, and Help.
  • Traditional Chinese, French, and German UI coverage was added and refined.
  • Color mode changes in Settings now apply more reliably to open windows.
  • Intro, Quick Start, and information overlays are easier to read in both light and dark appearances.

v1.0.2 - 2026-04-29

What's New

  • More App Languages: SnapView now includes Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish for the main app interface.
  • Trackpad Browsing: Two-finger trackpad swipes can now move to the previous or next image, with an option to match macOS natural scrolling.
  • Universal Mac Compatibility: The Mac App Store build now includes both Apple Silicon and Intel-compatible binary slices.

Improvements

  • Compare and Reference Compare have been polished so reference/candidate labels, rating, Pick, and color label controls behave more consistently.
  • Quick Check now shows important EXIF details sooner, remembers collapsed sections, and keeps location information easier to review when GPS data is available.
  • Mouse wheel and trackpad behavior is more consistent across Main, Filmstrip, and Manage views. When zoomed in, two-finger scrolling pans the image instead of accidentally changing photos.
  • Menus, context menus, settings, and help text now follow the selected app language more consistently, including Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish.
  • File access guidance is clearer in both the direct download version and the Mac App Store version, with App Store permission recovery kept separate from direct-download access errors.
  • Intro and overlay surfaces are easier to read on bright images, with a more consistent background style.
  • SnapView is more stable when folder contents change while browsing, including cases where images are moved or deleted outside the app.

v1.0.1 - 2026-04-27

What's New

  • Window On Launch: Choose how SnapView starts — default, restore last window, or full screen.
  • Window Size Shortcuts: Ctrl+1~4, Ctrl+0 for Default / 1.5× / 2× / 2.5× / Fill Screen.
  • Window Size submenu added to the View menu (EN/KO).
  • Full Manual and Release Notes links added to the SnapView menu.

Improvements

  • Rating UI default changed from Always to Auto (when rating exists).
  • Auto-advance navigation and include subfolders are now enabled by default.
  • Color labels are now properly localized in English mode.
  • Default app registration is more reliable with a troubleshooting dialog on failure.
  • Permission dialog now clearly explains sandbox policy and the DMG alternative.
  • Fixed Ctrl+0 conflicting with image zoom.

v1.0.0 - 2026-04-25

What's New

  • SnapView 1.0.0 Official Release & Mac App Store: SnapView is now officially a stable 1.0.0 release! We are also introducing a dedicated Mac App Store build. Both the direct download (DMG) and Mac App Store channels provide a polished, stable experience, and all Beta badges have been removed.
  • Reference Compare Mode: Compare mode is more powerful with a new Reference comparison mode alongside the standard Selection mode. Press R to toggle between them.
  • File Renaming: You can now rename files directly within SnapView using F2 or the context menu.
  • Window Open Policy: Choose how SnapView opens files from Finder—reuse a Single Window or open in Multiple Windows.
  • Smarter External App Handoff: You can now set whether to prioritize the RAW or JPG file when opening a pair in an external app. Use ⌥⌘O to quickly choose another app.

Improvements

  • In Reference compare mode, you can anchor one photo and move through candidates, using arrow keys and Tab to easily shift focus between panels.
  • Choose whether to resume your last compare session or start fresh based on your current context when entering Compare mode.
  • The photo count overlay is now customizable: show Current / Total, just Current, or hide it entirely.
  • Added a Resort After Rename preference to automatically keep your files in order when names change.
  • Restyled the title bar for a flatter, cleaner look that matches modern macOS surfaces.
  • Greatly improved the visual stability when opening files from Finder in Single Window mode, reducing screen flashes and keyboard focus issues.
  • External app selection is simpler with a unified Open with another app… flow.

Notes

  • The Mac App Store build is a sandboxed stable release lane. The DMG lane remains the faster direct-download lane.
  • ZIP browsing remains supported in both lanes, with different backends chosen for the distribution channel.

v0.10.4 - 2026-04-19

What's New

  • File browsing now follows Finder-style natural filename order, so numbered files move in the expected sequence.
  • Reopening SnapView from Finder or Dock after closing the window is steadier and less likely to show a blank viewer.
  • Opening another image while SnapView is already running now switches to the requested photo more directly.
  • Grid and Filmstrip navigation feel more immediate during keyboard and mouse selection.

Improvements

  • Folder and ZIP image lists now sort filenames like photo-1, photo-2, photo-10.
  • RAW+JPG pairing, normal folder browsing, ZIP browsing, Grid, Filmstrip, and keyboard navigation now share the same natural ordering behavior.
  • External file opens after Cmd+W avoid reloading the previous image first, reducing the visible old-photo flash.
  • The visible image canvas is recovered more reliably when a new file is opened while the previous SnapView window is closed or hidden.
  • Grid Up/Down keyboard movement now refreshes its column count when entering Grid, so movement follows the current window width.
  • Grid single-click selection now responds immediately instead of waiting to see whether the click becomes a double-click.
  • Filmstrip key-repeat navigation now moves the thumbnail focus first and commits the final image after input settles, reducing visible stutter while holding arrow keys.
  • Intermittent file not found overlays are retried briefly when the file reappears.
  • Adjusted the app icon footprint so it sits more naturally beside other apps in Finder and the Dock on legacy macOS.

Notes

  • Natural sorting is now the default behavior. There is no separate setting to enable.
  • The sorting change affects browsing order anywhere SnapView uses the current folder or ZIP image list.

v0.10.3 - 2026-04-15

What's New

  • Show in Finder lets you jump from the current photo straight to its file in Finder.
  • Overlay text is easier to read on bright photos with new shadow controls and smarter automatic contrast.
  • HEIC and long-idle window restore behavior feel more reliable during real browsing.

Improvements

  • Added Show in Finder to menus, context menus, and ⌘↩ for faster handoff to Finder.
  • Added overlay text shadow controls with Normal, Strong, and Auto modes so filenames and compact EXIF stay readable on bright images.
  • Added rating UI options so you can keep rating controls always visible, show them only on rated items, or hide them while preserving keyboard and menu rating actions.
  • Added an optional Quit when all windows are closed preference. It stays off by default.
  • Refined the app icon shape so it feels more natural in recent macOS icon presentation.

Notes

  • HEIC/HEIF/HIF browsing remains supported and this release focuses on making restore/reopen behavior steadier, not changing the supported-format list.
  • Animated playback is still limited to Main View.
  • AVIF and JPEG XL remain dependent on macOS decoder support.

v0.10.2 - 2026-04-12

What's New

  • Animated GIF and animated WebP now play directly in Main View.
  • Default app setup is easier with a simpler Major Formats option first, plus better visibility in Finder's Open With recommendations.
  • Quick Check and file-opening behavior feel steadier during real photo review.

Improvements

  • Main View can now play animated GIF and WebP without leaving your normal review flow.
  • You can register common image formats first, then choose a broader registration only if you want it.
  • Unsupported files now stop earlier with a clear message instead of feeling stuck or inconsistent.
  • Reduced a Quick Check crash path that could happen while detailed review data was updating.
  • Improved how the main window behaves while the file-open panel is on screen.
  • Improved recovery when the currently open image's parent folder path changes.

Notes

  • Animated playback is limited to Main View in this release. Other views still show a still frame.
  • AVIF and JPEG XL remain dependent on macOS decoder support.

v0.10.1 - 2026-04-11

Highlights

  • Added a new Appearance Mode setting so you can choose System, Light, or Dark and keep the app on the look you prefer.
  • Improved light mode so Main, Grid, Filmstrip, and Manage feel more balanced and easier to read.
  • Made Reject marks easier to notice and improved a few rough edges around fast review and image-open warnings.

UX / UI

  • Light mode now uses a softer desktop-style surface instead of looking too dark or too bright.
  • Manage view text and status summaries are easier to read, especially in light mode and inactive windows.
  • Pick and Reject markings are easier to spot while reviewing in the main view, Grid, and Filmstrip.

Performance

  • Moving quickly after Cmd+Delete is more reliable, with the next image updating more consistently.
  • Opening or reattaching images is more stable during fast browsing.
  • Light mode surfaces now behave more consistently across the app.

Fixes

  • Fixed cases where Reject was too easy to miss during review.
  • Fixed cases where the next image did not refresh correctly after rapid deletes.
  • Reduced a crash path that could happen while reopening or attaching images.
  • Added Close and Esc support to the Could not open image warning so it can be dismissed more easily.
  • Improved Manage view readability in light mode.

Known Issues

  • ZIP browsing can still be slower than normal folders.
  • Some very large or unusual files may still open in a more compatible display mode.

Install / Update

  1. Download SnapView-0.10.1.dmg.
  2. Drag SnapView.app into Applications.
  3. Replace the previous version if needed.
  4. Future updates are checked automatically and shown with a user confirmation prompt.

Notes

  • This update is mainly focused on making everyday review work feel steadier and easier to read.

v0.10.0 - 2026-04-09

Highlights

  • Introduced fullscreen Slideshow v1 for hands-off review of the current folder, selection, or browsing context.
  • Added slideshow controls for speed, transitions, loop, shuffle, and on-screen playback status.
  • Improved slideshow smoothness and fullscreen presentation, including better handling for smaller images.

UX / UI

  • Slideshow can be started from the titlebar, Tools menu, and major review views.
  • The slideshow HUD was simplified so speed and transition choices are easier to read at a glance.
  • Added a Scale Small Images to Fit option for fuller fullscreen playback.
  • Standardized slideshow start and exit around Shift + Enter.

Performance

  • Crossfade playback is more reliable during normal browsing and shuffle playback.
  • The next image is prepared more intelligently to reduce rough transitions.
  • When a smooth transition is not possible in time, slideshow playback falls back more cleanly.

Fixes

  • Fixed Fade to Black so it feels distinct from Crossfade.
  • Fixed slideshow start behavior for paused and autoplay entry cases.
  • Fixed fullscreen playback for smaller images so they fill the screen more naturally.
  • Improved window recovery behavior after closing and reopening the main view.

Known Issues

  • Large ZIP-based sets can still transition less smoothly than normal folders.
  • Very heavy image sets may still look less smooth than normal folders.

Install / Update

  1. Download SnapView-0.10.0.dmg.
  2. Drag SnapView.app into Applications.
  3. Replace the previous version if needed.
  4. Future updates are checked automatically and shown with a user confirmation prompt.

Notes

  • This release introduced slideshow as a new fullscreen review mode.