BlurViewer v0.8.1-alpha – Release Notes ✨

🎯 What's New

🐛 GIF Support Fix

• Fixed a bug where GIFs wouldn't open
• Smooth playback for all animated images

🎨 Improved Image Transition Animations

• Smoother transitions when switching images
• Enhanced visual flow for a more pleasant browsing experience

🔧 Technical Enhancements

• Minor performance optimizations for faster image loading
• Reduced animation stutter during quick navigation

Key Control Notes:

• All previous controls remain unchanged from v0.8
• GIFs now fully supported
• Transitions feel more fluid

🚀 Enjoy a smoother, more reliable image viewing experience!

BlurViewer v0.8-alpha – Release Notes ✨

🎯 Major Changes

🖥️ F11 Fullscreen Mode

• True fullscreen experience with smart image fitting
• Enhanced background - 25% darker for better focus
• Smart zoom control - zoom in freely, limited zoom out to maintain fit
• Smooth animations for entry/exit with state preservation

⌨️ New Keyboard Controls

• A/D Navigation 🔄 - Previous/Next images (replacing arrow keys)
• +/- Zoom 🔍 - Gradual zoom in/out toward center

🎨 Animation Improvements

• Fullscreen: Smooth animations for F/Space, instant for rotation/navigation
• Windowed: Slide animations with cubic easing between images
• Context-aware behavior - different styles per mode

🔧 Technical Enhancements

• Smart rotation handling - proper fitting after rotation in all modes
• Auto-reset rotation - each new image starts at 0°
• Performance boost - 15% smaller, faster codebase

🛡️ UX Improvements

• Safer fullscreen exit - ESC/right-click only (no accidental clicks)
• Better image centering during navigation with zoom preservation
• Enhanced error handling and user feedback

Key Control Changes:

• F11 - Toggle fullscreen
• A/D - Navigate images
• +/- - Zoom in/out
• Arrow keys - Removed

🚀 Experience the smoothest image viewing yet!

BlurViewer Alpha 0.7 – Release Notes ✨

New in this version:

Enhanced navigation: You can now browse directories using the arrow keys without leaving the app.

Bug fixes: Numerous issues have been resolved for a smoother experience.

Performance improvements: Optimized code for faster loading and smoother operation.

Photo centering: You can now center images using both F and Space keys.

Updated animations: Improved opening animation and added a polished closing animation.

Better user experience: General interface improvements make using the app more enjoyable than ever.

This update focuses on smoother workflow, enhanced usability, and visual polish, making BlurViewer even more pleasant to use.

🚀 First Public Release — Alpha 0.6

This is the very first public release of BlurViewer!
You can now choose between the installer or a portable build depending on your needs.

✨ New Features

Added installer option alongside portable version.
New keyboard shortcut F to quickly align the image to its natural orientation.

🛠 Improvements

Reworked zoom system, fixed bugs and made navigation smoother.
Improved blur effect for a cleaner and more natural look.
Switched to a new compilation method, resulting in significantly faster startup times.
Overall usability and performance enhancements — the app feels much snappier and more pleasant to use.

🔥 This is just the beginning — feedback is very welcome!