Hive - Image Organizer

*Stability Improvements Improvements • Improved iCloud Eagle library importing: already-downloaded libraries now open faster and no longer get stuck. Fixes • Fixed Photo Detail gestures on iOS & iPadOS 17: zoom and close now respond more reliably. • Fixed an issue where "Remove from Folder" could fail in Photo Detail and Folder Detail.

*Better Library Processing What's New • Support rendering '.html' content Improvements • First-time setup for iCloud custom libraries is more reliable • Safari extension imports are more reliable • Saving to albums now supports WebP and provides clearer progress feedback Fixes • Fixed an issue where subscriptions weren't recognized after restoring purchases • Fixed an issue where choosing "Use Existing Photo" didn't always apply correctly • Fixed a problem where swiping through web content in the photo viewer could accidentally flip pages • Fixed an issue where some links failed to import

*Markdown Support for Your Text What's New • You can now write and preview Markdown in text content — format your notes with headings, lists, bold, links, and more. Fixes • Fixed an issue where importing the same .eaglepack file twice could cause content errors. • Fixed URL items showing a blank preview and the share button not responding. • Panorama images now display sharper and clearer in the detail view. • Fixed a crash that could happen when viewing comments on macOS.

*Markup with Apple Pencil You can now mark up static images with Apple Pencil on iPad, making better use of the large screen and precise pen input. You can also set custom folder covers, export folders as .eaglepack, and edit existing thumbnails directly. What's New • Mark up images with Apple Pencil • Set a custom folder cover from any photo • Export folders as .eaglepack for easier sharing • Edit existing thumbnails directly Improvements • Smarter search matching • Better color palette generation • Improved content data reliability during metadata editing Fixes • Fixed an issue where new tags could not be added correctly on iOS 17 • Fixed some data refresh issues

*Smooth Browsing Improvements • Enhanced the content grid browsing experience • Upgraded content detail viewing with better paging and zooming • Expanded support for additional content in Import Center Fixes • Resolved an issue with web bookmark saving that could cause indefinite loading • Corrected a folder creation problem during imports

*Video Controls Optimizations Import complete Huaban boards, preview JPEG XL images, and navigate videos with more precise controls. What’s New • Import and preview JPEG XL images • Choose Recently Added or Recently Viewed in Recent • Double-tap either side of a video to rewind or fast-forward • Scrub precisely with the new full-width video timeline Optimizations • File imports now keep original filenames and dates for accurate sorting • Import Center now reports image and video save failures correctly Fixes • Video actions now stay with the current item • Video comment previews now show the saved timestamp • Live Photo import choices stay consistent, and slideshows continue reliably • Improved overall stability

*Startup Performance Improvements Fixed an issue that could cause lag and increased device temperature after launch.

*Loading Issue Fixes This update fixes three issues affecting startup performance, local library loading, and thumbnail display. Fixes • Fixed lag and increased device temperature after launch • Fixed local libraries that could fail to load or rebuild repeatedly after restarting the app • Fixed blank or delayed thumbnails in photo grids and Recent

*Loading Issue Fixes This update fixes three issues affecting startup performance, local library loading, and thumbnail display. Fixes • Fixed lag and increased device temperature after launch • Fixed local libraries that could fail to load or rebuild repeatedly after restarting the app • Fixed blank or delayed thumbnails in photo grids and Recent

*Browsing Issue Fixes This update improves extreme image rendering and fixes issues with Tag Picker content, selected folder restoration, and SVG thumbnails in Photo Grid. Optimizations • Very large and long images now render more smoothly Fixes • Tag Picker content now appears reliably when opened • The Home sidebar now restores and scrolls to the selected nested folder after launch • SVG thumbnails now display correctly in Photo Grid

*Folder, Grid & Import Improvements This update improves folder and Photo Grid navigation, and fixes clipboard imports and folder actions. Optimizations • Photo Grid now keeps your position when returning from Photo Detail • Folder Detail navigation is now smoother and more responsive Fixes • Fixed Photo Grid content that could remain blank after a cold launch • Fixed clipboard links that could import repeatedly or stop being detected after cancellation • Improved Sidebar folder ordering, updates, and drag-and-drop accuracy • Restored Remove From Folder and Trash actions in Folder Detail on iPhone

*Storage & Web Clip Improvements Manage storage, clear cache safely, and improve Web Clip previews. What’s New • View storage usage and safely clear cache • Reorder Smart Folders on Home Optimizations • Web Clips use a webpage’s built-in share preview image as the thumbnail • Folder item counts now load faster • Import Center processes links faster Fixes • Large images in Folder Detail stay sharp • Visual Search displays multiple images correctly • Library content refreshes correctly after cloud sync • Dismissed clipboard links no longer reappear automatically in Import Center

*Library Improvements This update improves importing for supported content, makes Import Center previews more stable, and fixes key library loading issues. Improvements • Improved importing for certain content format. • Made Import Center previews more stable. Fixes • Fixed macOS library folder selection issue. • Fixed iCloud libraries getting stuck after metadata import.

*Multi-Window Image Browsing Open images in a separate window on iPadOS while keeping your library visible. Great for drawing reference, side-by-side comparison, and focused viewing. What’s New • Open images in a new window on iPadOS for easier reference while drawing. Fixes • Reduced unnecessary “unsupported format” messages in Import Center. • Fixed page swiping from the edge when photos are zoomed in.

*Experience Improvements Importing, filtering, previews, and everyday browsing now feel smoother and more reliable. What's New • Filter images by markup, including saved filters and smart folders. • Open media in a new window with Command-click on iPadOS. Improvements • Import shared links and multi-item sources more smoothly. • Use cleaner separate media windows with better video fitting. • Drag multiple selected images more reliably. • Use clearer long-press menus and black-and-white labels. • Get warned before creating a library inside another library path. Fixes • Markdown tables render better in Photo Detail. • Text notes display more reliably in Photo Detail. • Image Search keeps the source image selected after adding a result. • Fixed a memory issue when previewing unsupported files.

*Global Search and Canvas Lock Home now supports library-wide search, so you can quickly find folders and images across your collection. You can also lock the canvas from the image detail page to keep the current image fixed for tracing, reference work, or focused viewing. What’s New • Search folders and images directly from Home • Lock the canvas from the image detail menu • Jump forward or back by 15 seconds while playing audio • Import Center now supports more platforms and media types Fixes • Fixed shared-link imports that could fail after launching the app • Improved confirmation prompts when deleting items from Trash

*Faster, More Reliable Library Loading We’ve improved Hive’s cache system and read performance, so libraries start faster than ever. Your references are ready almost instantly, so you can start working without waiting. What’s New • Added markup support for WebP images • Added HTML file import and preview Optimizations • Large libraries open much faster • Smoother thumbnail scrubbing in Content Details • More reliable cache reads and hash indexing for large libraries • Improved PDF full-screen viewing, reading mode controls, and toolbar layout Fixes • Fixed metadata editing, including names, notes, URLs, and text • Fixed Content Details dismiss transitions • Fixed the white focus outline that could appear after keyboard navigation

1.9.7 Build 475

*Live Photo support Hive now has full Live Photo support, with more reliable library launch, importing, and Home browsing. What’s New - Import, browse, and save Live Photos - Live Photo previews in ImportCenter - Major Home UI refinements Optimizations - Smoother library switching - More dependable library launch and recovery Fixes - Fixed some content being unreachable in ImportCenter - Fixed cases where ImportCenter showed empty previews - Fixed a paused iCloud import preparation flow that could block an existing library from opening - Fixed Folder Detail flicker during swipe-back - Fixed repeated provider reads from clipboard and drag imports

* 3D Model Support This update expands creative file and 3D model support, with improvements to iCloud refresh, playback behavior, and library startup reliability. What's New • Preview supported 3D models with AR viewing for .stl, .obj, .usd, .usdz, .abc, .dae, .scn, and .glb • Import and preview PSD and Procreate files Fixes • Videos now respect Ambient Mode • Live Photo slideshows now advance correctly to the next item • Manual iCloud refresh rebuilds from current metadata