Release History
All Zenboard releases and changelogs
Version 0.8.2
LatestMarch 20, 2026Added
- Palette cards and color picker: Added a dedicated palette card type for saving color sets, along with a color picker overlay connected to the pick-color shortcut, menu bar, and capture flows.
- Palette multi-select and Smart View value display: Added command-based accumulation, multi-color palette creation, HEX/RGB/HSL format switching, copy actions, and Smart View color value overlays.
- Image-based palette extraction tray: Added a tray that extracts representative colors from image cards so they can be copied immediately or saved as a new palette card.
- Menu bar update check action: Added direct access to `Check for Updates...` from the system tray menu.
- Expanded permissions settings: Added a Permissions tab that shows capture save paths and file/folder permission states more clearly.
- Continuous canvas zoom buttons: Added canvas toolbar `plus/minus` controls that smoothly zoom in and out while the button is held down.
Changed
- Refined region-capture magnifier rendering: Split magnifier rendering and sampling into separate components to clean up background updates and screen synchronization flow.
- Improved palette Smart View layout and sidebar navigation: Refined multi-row layout, value placement, Home/End navigation to the first and last cards, and related scroll behavior.
Fixed
- Smart View background color and SVG thumbnail rendering: Adjusted image background handling so color fills extend naturally into padded areas, and fixed SVG thumbnails appearing black in the sidebar.
- Region capture precision movement and magnifier behavior: Refined Shift-based precision mode, cursor slowdown, state transitions, magnifier positioning, and immediate display behavior.
- Incorrect sidebar drop placement: Fixed an issue where files dropped from Finder into the sidebar were inserted at the front of the list instead of the placeholder position.
- Collapsed dock drag stability: Reduced cases where an auto-collapsing sidebar would close again while adjusting the placeholder position during an external drag.
- Notch-to-sidebar collapse synchronization: Fixed cases where the notch could close while leaving the sidebar expanded after a fast hover pass by ensuring the sidebar closes together with the notch.
- Letterboxing for animated images and WebM/video cards: Refined sidebar rendering so GIF, Animated WebP, WebM, and standard video cards no longer show unnecessary letterboxing inside card frames.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.8.1
March 16, 2026Added
- Accurate progress for bulk file imports: Large file imports now use the same progress UI as save/load, with clearer processed counts and more precise remaining-time feedback.
Fixed
- Reduced memory spikes during heavy canvas workflows: Large delete and layout operations now avoid unnecessary thumbnail scans and raw content snapshotting, improving stability on large boards.
- Improved reliability for file-backed media flows: Restore, edit, sidebar thumbnail, and internal paste behavior were tightened so file-backed cards behave more consistently across save, undo, and preview flows.
- Improved display restoration behavior: External display recovery and built-in display preference logic were refined so sidebar and canvas placement survive monitor changes more predictably.
- More consistent use of managed files for file-backed media: Imported media now relies more consistently on managed source files instead of retaining large inline payloads in memory.
- Batched thumbnail cleanup after canvas deletions: Post-delete thumbnail cleanup now runs as a single batch instead of repeatedly scanning the cache directory per card.
- Refined canvas display restoration rules: Built-in and external monitor recovery behavior was adjusted to better preserve the intended display target.
- Fixed sidebar paste and thumbnail regressions: Resolved several cases where pasted or newly inserted image cards failed to appear immediately as thumbnails in the sidebar.
- Reduced memory regressions during large paste and delete operations: Lowered major memory spikes during file-backed clipboard paste and large canvas delete flows.
- Fixed restore and preview issues for file-backed cards: Cleaned up undo/restore paths, Smart View reopening, and stale preview references for file-backed cards.
- Fixed black or missing thumbnails after Smart View edits: Saving edits in Smart View now updates thumbnail and persistence timing more reliably.
- Fixed canvas optimization progress overflow: Corrected cases where thumbnail optimization progress exceeded the reported total.
- Improved display recovery edge cases: Refined fallback and recovery behavior when a preferred display disconnects and reconnects.
- Fixed stale-card crashes after deletion: Prevented thumbnail loading from touching detached cards after delete operations.
- Reduced Align/Normalize memory overhead: Align and Normalize undo snapshots no longer retain unnecessary original media content.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.8.0
March 10, 2026Highlights
- Major canvas and sidebar performance improvements: The canvas and sidebar were effectively rebuilt, making loading, scrolling, zooming, panning, and selection feel much faster and more stable, even on large boards.
- Improved handling for large card sets: Thumbnail generation, screen updates, and memory usage were overhauled for boards with many cards, significantly reducing stutter and delays.
- Faster save/load experience with clearer progress feedback: Saving and loading large projects is now faster, with progress states surfaced more clearly throughout the process.
Added
- Canvas Lock: You can now lock the canvas to prevent accidental card movement or editing, then unlock everything at once when needed.
- Enhanced hierarchical group controls: Grouped cards now support more natural selection, movement, rotation, and resizing.
- Per-project viewport memory: Each board can now remember its last zoom and pan state, making it easier to resume where you left off.
- Improved filename and extension visibility: Filenames are restored more reliably, and text cards can now show extension badges for quicker identification.
- Expanded text card previews: Text cards are now easier to recognize at a glance with improved preview rendering on the canvas.
- Improved resize controls: Added center-based resizing with the `Option` key, along with clearer resize cursor feedback.
Changed
- More precise canvas interactions: Dragging, multi-selection, rotation, resizing, snap guides, and Fit behavior have been refined to make editing more predictable and stable.
- Clearer multi-selection visuals: Selection borders, handles, and rendering order were adjusted so selected cards remain easier to read in dense scenes.
- Improved media playback behavior: Videos and animated images now display more naturally in both the canvas and preview, while responding more quickly when needed.
Fixed
- Delayed preview updates after text or image edits: Fixed an issue where previews could lag behind after editing text or images.
- Memory spikes during heavy workflows: Reduced sharp memory increases during repeated actions such as copy, paste, delete, and drag operations.
- Unexpected viewport jumps after paste: Fixed an issue where the viewport could shift unexpectedly after pasting cards.
- Improved stability during board switching and thumbnail cleanup: Reduced rare crashes and loading instability during board switches and thumbnail cleanup.
- Canvas rendering issues: Fixed cases where flipped cards, grayscale rendering, crop overlays, and other visual states were not restored correctly on the canvas.
- Multi-selection interaction bugs: Fixed issues affecting Shift-add selection, drag-start behavior from unselected cards, and group resize anchors.
- Canvas Lock and Fit consistency: Fixed inconsistent `Space` and Fit behavior when nothing was selected or when the canvas was locked.
- Various UI overlap and input issues: Cleaned up several smaller issues, including comment toolbar overlap, filename chip placement, canvas opacity input behavior, and lock icon visibility.
Breaking Changes
- Compatibility change for existing `.zen` files: Starting with this version, the `.zen` save format has changed significantly. `.zen` files created in earlier versions may not open correctly in this version, or some content may not be restored properly.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.7.5
March 03, 2026Added
- Per-Card Independent Smart View
- Window Detachment: Drag a card from the Sidebar to open a dedicated, independent Smart View window for each card.
- Independent State Management: Each Smart View window now independently maintains its own opacity, Pixel-Perfect mode, and filter settings.
- Double-Click Toggle: Added functionality to collapse/expand Smart View windows via double-click, including smart position restoration logic.
- Image Card Enhancements
- Custom Background Colors: Added the ability to set and save a unique background color for each image card.
- Clipping Prevention: Improved logic to prevent unintended image clipping when selecting regions while holding the `Cmd` key.
Changed
- System Dialogs
- Switched Open/Save dialogs to independent modals (`runModal`) to prevent sidebar repositioning issues during dialog display.
- Improved the save dialog to suggest the current filename as the default and changed the default new filename to `Untitled.zen`.
- Smart View Optimization
- Enhanced video cards to fill the entire window when collapsed, removing previous black letterboxing.
- Refined the smart position restoration logic to only remember previous positions when a window was clamped to fit the screen upon expansion.
Fixed
- Usability & System Logic
- Fixed a logic error where selecting a card (changing Z-order) would incorrectly trigger a "dirty" state and prompt for unsaved changes.
- Quick Magnify Enhancements
- Resolved event interference between common and per-card views during double-click interactions.
- Fixed an issue where the common view would not correctly restore its previous content or would close unexpectedly after using Quick Magnify while a card was already open.
- Resolved a performance issue where moving the mouse after using Quick Magnify caused the common view layer to repeatedly regenerate, leading to flickering.
- Fixed a bug where video playback in per-card views would switch to a static image or flicker when Quick Magnify was used in the common view.
- Window Management Stability
- Improved window behavior so that manually dragging an expanded window resets its saved collapse position, ensuring it collapses relative to its new location.
- Added smooth animations for images returning to their original size after Quick Magnify.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.7.4
March 02, 2026Added
- Capture Enhancements
- Added a 'Side & Clip' button to the capture toolbar, enabling simultaneous saving to the sidebar and copying to the clipboard.
Changed
- Quick Mode Switching: Pressing `1`, `2`, or `3` while the capture toolbar is focused now instantly switches to Region, Window, or Full Screen mode and executes the capture.
- Global Hotkey Toggle: Pressing the global capture hotkey while the capture toolbar is already open will now dismiss the toolbar.
- Smart View Enhancements
- Added the ability to save edits instantly by pressing the `Enter` key while the Smart View is focused in edit mode.
Fixed
- Fixed an issue where the sidebar position shortcuts (Cmd+1~4) would erroneously trigger with just number keys alone.
- Refactored the Smart View layout hierarchy to better support animated images and video playback controls.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.7.3
March 01, 2026Added
- Floating Mode Dynamic Toolbar: The toolbar repositions dynamically based on the window's aspect ratio, with the Gripper placement adjusted accordingly.
Fixed
- Floating Mode Resize Area: Improved resize hit area detection in floating mode.
- Last Monitor Position Restoration: Fixed a bug where the window was not correctly restored to its last saved monitor position.
- Global Shortcut Conflicts: Resolved interference between global hotkey registration and existing macOS system menu shortcuts.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.7.2
February 26, 2026Added
- Display Change Detection: Real-time monitoring of system screen parameter changes to automatically recalibrate window positions for Dock, Floating, and Canvas modes.
- Window Rescue Logic: Automatically detects if a window is positioned off-screen due to monitor disconnection or resolution changes and relocates it to the center of the main display.
Fixed
- Preview Window Display Fix: Resolved an issue where the preview window would not appear if its last saved position was on a now-disconnected display.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.7.1
February 26, 2026Fixed
- Minor bug fixes
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.7.0
February 25, 2026Added
- Integrated Screen Capture: Capture custom regions, windows, or full screens with a new built-in toolbar (`Cmd+Shift+X`).
- Image Annotation Tools: Annotate your captures or any image with rectangles, circles, lines, arrows, freehand drawing, text, and mosaic tools.
- Smart View Edit Mode: Toggle edit mode in the Smart Viewer with `Cmd+E` to quickly add annotations or edit text.
- Animated Image Editing Support: GIF and WebP editing automatically pauses on the current frame, allowing you to save the result as a new static image card (preserving the original).
Fixed
- Preview UX Optimization: The Smart Viewer now automatically gains focus upon opening, improving keyboard shortcut usability.
- Streamlined Capture Preview: Non-essential visual options are hidden during initial capture previews to improve focus and clarity.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.6.2
February 23, 2026Added
- Ungroup sound removed: The card deletion sound that played when ungrouping cards has been removed.
Fixed
- Canvas group/ungroup not working: Fixed an issue where grouping (`Cmd+G`) and ungrouping (`Cmd+Shift+G`) cards in Canvas mode did not work correctly via keyboard shortcuts and the right-click context menu.
- Dock mode sidebar flickering: Fixed a flicker that occurred once in the sidebar when switching to another app while Zenboard was focused in Dock mode.
- Sidebar appearing during space switch in Canvas mode: Fixed an issue where the sidebar briefly appeared when switching macOS Spaces while in Canvas mode.
- Canvas keyboard shortcut system restored: Overhauled the canvas shortcut handling logic to fix several shortcuts that were not functioning correctly.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.6.1
February 21, 2026Added
- Notch Tray position menu: Added a context menu to easily change the dock position (Top, Bottom, Left, Right) from both the Notch Tray and Floating Toolbar.
- Settings button: Integrated a settings button into the Notch Tray and Floating Toolbar for quicker access to preferences.
- Sidebar mode toggle: Added a button to instantly toggle between Floating and Dock modes within the Notch Tray.
- SmartView Option+Drag resizing: Hold the Option key and drag on a SmartView window to resize it. The bottom-right corner follows the mouse while the top-left remains fixed, following the same interaction pattern as Cmd+Drag (Rotation) and Ctrl+Drag (Opacity).
- Physical notch detection & fallback: Enhanced display logic to detect physical notches; automatically falls back to the standard top bar style on notchless screens.
- Notch Tray layout optimization: Optimized the expanded width and refined button icons and spacing for a more harmonious layout.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.6.0
February 18, 2026Added
- Sparkle-based Auto Updates feature and Settings window improvements.
- Release History page and links to track version history.
- Release automation pipeline based on CHANGELOG.md.
- Pre-push git verification hook to automate lint and type checks before deployment.
- Improved Hero section download button design with a native Apple icon and refined layout.
- Standardized CHANGELOG format and improved the overall release pipeline.
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space
Version 0.5.73
February 16, 2026Added
- Infinite Canvas: Unlimited workspace for your references
- Ghost Mode: Overlay mode for working through references
- Notch Integration: Quick access from the macOS notch
- Smart Drop: Drag & drop images, videos, and text
- Quick Magnify: Option+Hover to magnify content
- Precision Crop: Crop and organize visuals
- Auto Updates: Built-in Sparkle updater
Downloads
System Requirements
- ✓ macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- ✓ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) processor
- ✓ 50 MB free disk space