What's New in JPEGCompress

Version 2.9.6 (Not Yet Released)

The following enhancements have been made in this version...

  • Drag & Drop Support in the Batch Processing Wizard - All Platforms
    You may now drag multiple files, or a folder, onto the Batch Processing Wizard to add the files to the list of files to process. You may also drop folders or multiple files onto the JPEGCompress main window, and the Batch Process Wizard will automatically open and add the folder's files to the list.

  • AppleEvent Support - Mac OS X only
    JPEGCompress now supports AppleEvents, allowing it to automatically open files dropped onto it's icon within the Finder and via Drag & Drop operations. This ability was previously only available on the Windows version of JPEGCompress.

  • Online and Built-In Documentation - All Platforms
    The built in documentation will now load the most recent version of the JPEGCompress Documentation when connected to the internet. When not connected, the local version will be used. On Linux systems the system's web browser will be loaded instead of the built-in viewer.

  • Image Effect Stacking - Mac OS X only
    Effects can now be applied to an image without wiping out the previous Effect. This ability was previously only available on the Windows version of JPEGCompress.


The following bugs have been resolved in this version...

  • Default Open and Save Folders - All Platforms
    Fixed an issue where the Default Opening and Saving folders were not being utilized.

 

Version 2.9.5

The following enhancements have been made in this version...

  • Quartz Composer Support - Macintosh
    JPEGCompress can now interface with Quartz Composer to provide vivid photo filters and effects.

  • Preferences Stored Locally - Windows
    JPEGCompress no longer utilizes the Windows Registry for saving program preferences. This functionality has been moved to a file stored within the user's Home folder.

  • New Preferences - All Platforms
    The following preferences have been added to this version of JPEGCompress:

    • "Default Opening Folder"
      Set JPEGCompress to always default to a specific folder when opening a photo.

    • "Disable Disk Caching"
      Improve speed by forcing JPEGCompress to render the preview photo in memory. This feature will provide an "Estimated" File Size when in use.

    • "Automatically Add Extension"
      For compatibility, this option will automatically add a file's type extension to it's name, if omitted.

  • PDF and OpenEXR Support - Macintosh
    Using QuickTime, JPEGCompress will convert PDF and OpenEXR Files to PNG Images. The ability to Save a file as OpenEXR is supported, while PDF is not.

  • Built-in Documentation - All Platforms
    JPEGCompress no longer relies on the Operating System for the display of help and documentation.

  • Updated Connection Profiles - All Platforms
    The list of Internet Connection Speed Profiles has been updated to include more variations of Cable, DSL and Satellite Internet Connections.


The following bugs have been resolved in this version...

  • Update Check - All Platforms
    Fixed an issue where the Update Check would display the new version number without periods.

  • Dropping Multiple Files - All Platforms
    Fixed an issue where multiple files could be dragged onto JPEGCompress and errors would occur.

  • Dropping File Overwrite - All Platforms
    Fixed an issue where dropping a file into a directory that contains a file with the same name would overwrite the duplicate file.

  • Program Not Closing - Windows
    Fixed an issue where JPEGCompress would remain in memory after clicking the Close box in the program's window.


The following items have been disabled or removed...

  • Image Effects - Linux, Mac OS X 10.4.11 and older
    Issues have been identified that do not allow JPEGCompress the ability to perform Image Effects on Linux and Macs running Mac OS X versions lower than 10.5.

  • Windows 95-2000 Theme Support - Windows
    Support for themes prior to Windows XP has been removed due to compatability reasons.

  • Slideshow Support - All Platforms
    The slideshow feature was removed as it didn't fit with the overall use and functionality of JPEGCompress.

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