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SnapView Release Notes

v0.10.2 (Current) - 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.