Release Notes

Track the evolution of ShiftPic with our detailed release notes, documenting new features, improvements, and fixes.

Conversion Pages, Format Comparison & FAQ Refresh, v1.3.0

  • Added 16 dedicated conversion pages (e.g. PNG to WebP, JPG to AVIF) with pre-filled converter and detailed format comparison to help users pick the right format.
  • Each conversion page now features a detailed format comparison section with a side-by-side table, pros/cons cards and 'Why convert?' explainer—fully translated into 5 languages.
  • Added a Convert dropdown menu in the header with all conversion combinations grouped by source format, and FAQ link in the main navigation.
  • Added conversion links in the footer organised in 4 columns by source format for better discoverability and SEO.
  • Rewrote FAQ for accuracy: removed HEIC/TIFF references, added dedicated questions about AVIF browser limitations and HEIC/TIFF unavailability, corrected technology claims.
  • Removed all HEIC and TIFF references from the app—output format options, conversion pairs, navigation, translation files and documentation.
  • Refactored Select, Input, ShiftSlider, Modal and NavDropdown into folder-based component structure with CSS Modules, barrel exports and README files.
  • Introduced ListItem and Popover components for a consistent, accessible custom dropdown experience.
  • Redesigned ConversionSettings layout (vertical stack, 1:3 grid with images table), improved slider labels, format tips for every format, better color contrast.

Language Switching Improvements, v1.2.5

  • Fixed language switching for articles to properly maintain the selected language across navigation.
  • Resolved issues with article content not displaying in the correct language.
  • Improved code quality by fixing variable references in article components.
  • Enhanced multilingual user experience with smoother transitions between languages.

Enhanced Troubleshooting and FAQ, v1.2.4

  • Improved troubleshooting guide with more detailed steps and common causes.
  • Added a comprehensive FAQ section to address common user queries.
  • Minor UI adjustments for better readability and navigation.

New Feature Release, v1.2.3

  • Implemented a new feature to improve image processing speed.
  • Added support for a new image format.
  • Resolved an issue where certain images failed to convert.

Performance and Quality Enhancements, v1.2.2

  • Added a troubleshooting guide to assist users with common image loading issues.
  • Fixed minor translation issues and improved language detection.
  • Implemented OffscreenCanvas for background image processing, improving UI responsiveness.
  • Enhanced image scaling quality using advanced smoothing techniques.
  • Added a conversion progress indicator to provide users with real-time feedback.

New Features & Improvements, v1.2.1

  • Enhanced error handling and user feedback
  • Improved navigation in article details
  • General performance and stability improvements

New Features & Improvements, v1.2.0

  • Added statistics dashboard with conversion tracking and analytics
  • Improved accessibility across the application
  • Enhanced error handling and user feedback
  • Added support for multiple languages

Enhancements & Updates, v1.1.0

  • Added comprehensive articles and guides
  • Improved compression algorithms
  • Added support for additional image formats including AVIF and GIF

Initial Release, v1.0.0

  • Core image conversion functionality
  • Support for basic image formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP)
  • Offline processing capabilities