Changelog

Framebird Desktop App

• The desktop app is now publicly available.
• Uploads and downloads can resume after closing and reopening the app.
• Desktop sessions stay signed in more reliably.

Quick View and Compare View

• Quick View lets you open media faster without losing your place in the grid.
• Compare View helps you review files side by side.

Live View

• Live View monitors Gallery changes and shows new media with metadata as it arrives.

Better Desktop Navigation

• Desktop tabs can be reordered with drag and drop.
• The native sidebar feels more integrated with the app window.

Smoother Performance

• Heavy animations are skipped on low-end or throttled devices for a steadier browsing experience.

Desktop Downloads and Upload Recovery

• Desktop downloads now have a dedicated UI with stronger offline handling.
• Upload journaling helps protect in-progress uploads in the desktop app.
• macOS file drag-and-drop is smoother in the native app.

Filters and Search

• Shares wait until Galleries are fully loaded before applying filters, which makes filter results more reliable.
• Search resets more predictably after moving between routes.

Floating Grid Controls

• Grid controls now float close to the content you are working with.
• Text selection is available again in metadata, PDF editing, and Share comments.

Feedback and Loading

• A new feedback system gives you a direct way to report what is going wrong.
• Lazy images now show clearer offline and retry states.

New Upload Engine

• Uploads now start more reliably and recover better from temporary connection issues.
• Folder uploads and bulk Gallery imports have clearer progress and feedback.
• Uploads can recover automatically after a browser tab has been sleeping.

Safer Media Handling

• New malware checks add another layer of protection when files are uploaded.
• iPhone image conversion and image orientation handling are more reliable.

Clearer Galleries

• Gallery counts, favorite counts, and status badges are easier to read.
• Visual tree lines make nested Galleries easier to follow.

Faster Viewing

• Media viewer assets preload so moving between files feels quicker.
• Aspect ratio filters are back to help narrow down the grid.

Passkey Sign-In

• You can now sign in with passkeys for a faster, safer login flow.
• Social account linking emails are clearer when accounts change.

Uploads Keep Moving

• Uploads now have a fallback when a background service is unavailable.
• Upload quota checks are more reliable during busy periods.

Better Signup Defaults

• New users get more reliable language detection during signup.

Custom Share Status Presets

• Create status presets that fit your review workflow instead of relying only on the defaults.
• The status preset picker has a cleaner, more compact layout.

Public Share Uploads

• Guests can upload to public Shares more reliably.
• Upload limits are handled more gracefully when many files are active.

Better Downloads and Search

• Large and mixed-media downloads work better on mobile.
• Search ranking is faster, so command search feels more responsive.

Navigation Fixes

• Media navigation is more reliable in Shares and Galleries.

Google Sign-In and Account Linking

• You can now sign in with Google and manage linked social accounts from Settings.
• Extra verification helps protect unfamiliar sign-ins.
• Sign-in forms handle autofill and session handoffs more reliably.

Faster, More Reliable Uploads

• The uploader has better retry handling, clearer progress, and improved abort behavior.
• Large batches are less likely to stop because of one failed file.

Cleaner Settings and Dialogs

• Account settings, dialogs, and content areas received layout fixes so controls are easier to reach.

Better Translations and Share Security

• Product page and help center translations were refreshed across supported languages.
• Shared media links are more tightly protected.

Favorites and Smarter Sidebar Sections

• Favorites now make it easier to return to important Galleries, Shares, and Tags.
• New All Media and Uncategorized sections help you find files that do not belong to a specific Gallery yet.

Better Image Viewing

• Zooming, panning, skipping between images, and fullscreen viewing now feel smoother.
• Slideshow mode gives Shares a cleaner way to present media fullscreen.

New Drawing Tools

• The annotation canvas now has its own drawing experience with draw, eraser, geometry, and arrow tools.
• Tool selection and trackpad zoom behavior are more predictable when reviewing media.

Gallery and Share Polish

• Custom title media is more reliable after upload.
• Share grids and list selections are steadier when moving in and out of the media viewer.

New List View

• Browse media in a compact list when you need file details and quick scanning.

Better Masonry Grid

• Masonry grids now size media more consistently and use space more cleanly.
• Large galleries restore scroll position more reliably as you move in and out of the viewer.

Smoother Share Filters and Navigation

• Share filters now hand off more cleanly between quick filters and the regular filter bar.
• Status controls and search feedback in Shares feel cleaner while browsing.
• Closing the media viewer and moving through Share links is more predictable.

Notes with Markdown and To-do Lists

• You can now add simple Notes with Markdown text support.
• Need a small to-do list next to your Media. You can now manage that directly in Notes.

External Links with Embedded Previews

• You can now add external links with embedded previews for YouTube, Loom, Vimeo, TikTok, Figma, Spotify, Apple Music, Miro, CodePen, GitHub Gist, Canva, and more.

Group Galleries at the Top of Grid

• New grid setting to group Galleries in a dedicated area at the top.
• Enable it in grid settings for a cleaner overall appearance.

Timestamp Comments for Video and Audio

• You can now add comments at exact timestamps in both video and audio files.

Video Annotations by Frame

• Pause a video on a specific frame and add annotations, just like you do on images.

New Audio Player

• A new audio player supports most common audio file formats.

More Reliable PDF Viewer

• The PDF viewer is now more robust and handles edge cases more consistently.

Resolve Comments

• You can now mark comments as resolved, so you can quickly see what still needs attention.

Improved Video Preview Support

• Large videos are now encoded into more efficient preview files, so playback is smoother on more devices.

New Video Player

• A new video player brings a modern design and first-class mobile support.

Fixed Social Icon Rendering

• Social icons on the bottom of the Share did not render correctly on some devices.

Better Bulk Delete for Media and Galleries

• Bulk delete now works more reliably for multiple selected Media and Galleries, with improved confirmation dialog.

New Settings Layout

• Settings now open in a clearer dialog.

New Appearance Options

• New Appearance section in Settings.
• Choose a custom accent color.
• Clearer categories and navigation in Settings.

Smoother Sharing and Privacy Controls

• More consistent Share previews and loading.
• Expiry dates now show when a Share has one.
• Improved preview sizing for a more comfortable view.
• Better privacy controls and more predictable comment replies.

Better Loading and Error Messages

• Stronger loading states across Share and Gallery areas.
• Clearer error details when content fails to load, with retry actions to recover quickly.

Improved PDF Viewing

• A more reliable PDF viewer with smoother loading.

Refreshed Share Look

• A new Share header shows your title image more clearly and lets you quickly adjust its focal point.

Email Share Invites

You can now send Share invites by entering recipient email addresses.

New tag picker for Media

• Set and manage Media tags faster with the new tag picker.

Smarter actions when selecting Elements

• Context menus now show actions based on your selection.
• New selection actions button in the content action bar.

Smoother Media loading & viewing

• Lazy-loaded Media now appear more reliably, even when cached.
• The Media Viewer now better prevents accidental navigation while selection mode is active.
• Improved support for Ultra HDR photos.

Folder Uploads

You can now upload folders to Framebird. This was a top request. Drag a folder into a Gallery, and it uploads as its own Gallery.

Better mobile experience in the Media Viewer

The Media Viewer is smoother on mobile. Swipe through Media more easily, and pinch-to-zoom works just like on your phone.

Hover preview for PDF files

Hover over PDF files in the grid view to preview pages.

Custom Sorting

You can now drag media items to sort them. This was requested by many of you. You no longer have to rename files to show them in a specific order.

New Languages

¡Hola! 🇪🇸, Salut ! 🇫🇷, Olá! 🇵🇹 and Ciao! 🇮🇹 are now part of Framebird, joining the trusty Hello 🇬🇧 and Hallo 🇩🇪 — is your language still missing? Let us know and we’ll add it next.

🏷️ Organize Media using Tags

Use colored tags as powerful tools for organizing and searching your images, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency.

🔍 Better Search

Instantly find any file by searching for its name, tag, or metadata.

PSD Preview

Preview Photoshop files directly in Framebird.

Filter by Aspect Ratio

Zero in on the perfect shot with new aspect ratio filters in your gallery.

🖼️ Logo & Branding Upgrades

Now you can upload separate logos for light and dark modes and keep multiple logos active to match different share themes.

🖥️ Grid & Gallery Enhancements

Select multiple items at once with a simple drag—just like on your desktop.

Content Sidebar

Get instant info about your selected items in a new, handy sidebar.

🖼️ New Default Share Theme: Framebird

Introducing our brand new default share theme, Framebird! Enjoy a fresh, modern look for all your shares, designed for clarity and elegance right out of the box.

📷 CR3 RAW Support

You can now upload and preview Canon CR3 RAW files directly in Framebird. Photographers rejoice—your workflow just got a whole lot smoother.

⬆️ Uploader Upgrade: Smoother Progress Bar

The uploader just got a visual upgrade! Experience a sleeker, more responsive progress bar for all your uploads, making it easier to track your files as they make their way into Framebird.

We announced Framebird to the world a little over one year ago. Since then most of the updates were just bug fixes and smaller changes. But today we are very excited to announce our biggest update yet: Framebird 2.0.

🎥 Video Support

Framebird now supports video with slick preview generation. Hover over grid tiles to seek through previews.

📢 Notifications & Live Updates

Never miss a change with our new notification area in your Dashboard. Keep track of all the latest activity on your shares in one centralized spot.

🔄 Real-Time Collaboration: Live Updates in Shares

Collaboration just got better! Experience live updates for Share Status and Comments, making teamwork feel like you're all in the same room.

🎨 Metadata Makeover: A New Info Panel

We redesigned the metadata panel for better visibility and usability. From extracted color info to all the EXIF data of an image or video file, it's all there and beautifully displayed.

📁 Organize Like a Pro: New Gallery Tree

Have better control of your content with the new Gallery View in the new resizable Sidebar. Expand, collapse, and drag-and-drop galleries to your liking.

🔍 Smart Filters: Find What You Need, Fast

Introducing smart filters for your shares. Want to see only approved media? You no longer have to setup filters over and over again.

👤 Put a Face to the Name: Avatar Support

Upload your avatar and make your mark in the comments. It's time to let your personality shine!

🚪 Framebird Login in Shares

No more typing over your name and email address. Log in to shares with your Framebird account so others can recognize you.

🖌️ Annotations on the Go

Our annotation tool got a sleek makeover. With new rectangle and circle tools to mark up images and videos quicker. And with full support for mobile touch devices and the iPad with Apple Pencil, communicating ideas on the go has never been easier.

📤 Uploader 2.0: Smarter and Smoother

Drag, drop, and experience the smoothest upload experience yet. Our new uploader checks for duplicates before starting, saving you time and storage space.

📝 Add Context: Private Notes

Add context to your media with private notes. It's your little secret – they won't show up when you share.

📧 Email Makeover: Clean and Clear Updates

Subscribe to share changes and enjoy our redesigned emails. See the latest updates at a glance in a modern, clean format to quickly decide what's important and what's not.

🚀 And There's More!

• Support for text files 📄
• New share list view 📋
• Refreshed dashboard with clearer action buttons 🔘
• Right-click menu for quick actions 🖱️
• New empty state screens 🌟
• And many more small improvements to the overall user experience

Improve Grid View Performance

We improved the performance of the Grid View. It now loads faster and is more responsive when scrolling through large galleries.

🪲 Fixes

• Removed error dialog that appeared too often lately

New Share Theme: Hero

There is a new Share Theme called "Hero". It's a minimalistic theme that focuses on the images. It features a nice zoom intro animation of the title image.

Improved Share Theme Preset

We reworked Share Theme Settings to make it easier to customize your Share Theme. It now features a bigger preview of the Share Theme while editing the settings, there is also a new button to save a copy of the current Share Theme and we added the possibility to to overwrite the default Share Theme in the Share Settings.

🪲 Fixes

• Share Status Chooser no longer jumps to "No Status" when selecting a status while another status is loading.

🪲 Fixes

• Tiffs exported from Capture One now get displayed correctly
• Long Share Titles now get displayed correctly with the correct line breaks

🛠 Improvements

• Scroll position on Shares now gets restored when navigating back
• Shares that include child galleries now show the correct thumbnail
• Better contrast ratio for the Share Title overlay on Grid Tiles

🪲 Fixes

• Fixed portrait RAW images not being rotated correctly
• Fixed PDF files with transparent images inside not being displayed correctly in the preview

Support for RAW Images

You can now upload and view RAW images in Framebird. We support all major RAW formats, including .cr2, .nef, .arw, .dng, and many more.

🛠 Improvements

• AVIF Images are now supported
• Non Image file formats are now marked with a file type icon to make them easier to distinguish

Added Live Chat Support

Do you have any questions or need assistance? We are here to help you. Just click on the ? icon in the bottom left corner and start a conversation with us.

🪲 Fixes

• Collection Gallery Count is now displayed correctly
• Used storage space is now displayed correctly