Changelog

Every build, documented.

Release notes for FilenQ. Entries below are placeholder content — editable as real builds ship. Dates are intentionally left as placeholders.

Latest · v0.9.0Early access
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Early Access foundation

The first public early-access build. The full workspace, utilities and local-first processing in one native app.

Added
  • Public early-access release of the FilenQ workspace
  • Built-in utilities panel: image convert, OCR, PDF tools, checksums
  • Vault encryption with CryptoKit and Touch ID unlock
  • Remote connections for S3-compatible, SFTP, FTP, SMB and WebDAV
Improved
  • Faster directory loading for large folders
  • Smoother transfer queue with clearer conflict prompts
Fixed
  • Edge cases in session restore with many open tabs
  • Inspector layout when previewing very large images
v0.8.5BetaPlaceholder — set release date

Utilities polish

A focused pass on the utilities panel — better previews, batch flows and metadata handling.

Added
  • Similar-image finder alongside exact duplicate detection
  • Live preview for batch rename patterns
Improved
  • Image converter now handles larger batches reliably
  • Metadata editor reads more file types
  • Storage analyzer rendering for deep folder trees
Fixed
  • Checksum copy button on some locales
  • OCR output spacing on multi-column scans
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Dual-pane workspace

Dual-pane browsing and session restore land, turning FilenQ into a true two-handed workspace.

Added
  • Dual-pane layout with drag-and-drop between panes
  • Session restore for tabs, panes and view modes
  • Staging shelf for collecting files from anywhere
Improved
  • Per-folder view memory
  • Keyboard navigation across panes
Fixed
  • Breadcrumb truncation on narrow windows
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Local tools foundation

The groundwork for on-device tooling: terminal, Git status and the first conversion utilities.

Added
  • Built-in terminal that follows the current folder
  • Git status surfaced in the file list
  • First image conversion and checksum tools
Improved
  • Inspector panel with EXIF and permissions
Fixed
  • Initial window sizing on multi-display setups

This changelog is editable content. Replace placeholder dates and notes with real release details before launch.

Early access

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