What's New

v1.3.2 - 2026-03-28

✨ New Features

• More helpful mobile editing tools: You can now align selected frames more quickly on mobile with a compact align control, and the editor keeps the canvas available while you work.
• Faster mobile multi-select: A new Select Multiple shortcut opens a mobile selection bar, and you can now Group or Ungroup frames without detouring into the Edit Sheet.

🚀 Improvements

• Hanging Guide preview is easier to judge: The preview is no longer blurred and shows the first three frames in the table clearly.
• Cleaner mobile export menu: Share menu actions match the desktop export menu more closely.
• Print-friendly browser output: Printing from the browser now hides the app UI, so the wall and frames are the focus of the page.

🐞 Fixes

• Smoother touch editing: Frame drag on mobile is more responsive, and tapping the canvas while editing now behaves more predictably.
• Update prompts stay tidy: Refresh-to-update toasts no longer stack on top of each other.

v1.3.1 - 2026-03-26

🚀 Improvements

• More reliable frame and library updates: Fixed cases where frame positions, photos, or library counts could appear out of sync after editing.
• More reliable app installs: Installing GalleryPlanner on your device now succeeds even if a non-essential resource is temporarily unavailable.
• Cleaner scrollbars and high-contrast support on Windows: Scrollbars are slimmer and better matched to the app theme, and Windows High Contrast Mode keeps the wall and frames clearly distinguishable.

v1.3.0 - 2026-03-25

✨ New Features

• Dark mode: Switch GalleryPlanner between Light, Dark, and System themes. Your chosen wall color on the canvas stays exactly as you set it.
• Frame grouping: Lock frames together so clustered arrangements move, copy, and align as one piece. Ungroup anytime.
• Manual save mode: Turn off auto-save in Settings to control exactly when your project is saved. A clear unsaved-changes indicator appears in the header, and you'll be warned before switching projects or closing the tab with unsaved work.
• App-wide Settings: A dedicated Settings panel for units, frame defaults, theme, auto-save behavior, delete confirmation, and clearing local app data.
• Smarter frame library: Identical frames now stack together in My Library with clear counts showing how many are placed, staged, or still available.
• Pro 4K Ultra-HD Snapshots: Pro users can export crystal-clear 4K lossless PNG snapshots without watermarks. Free users continue to enjoy standard-resolution JPG exports.

🚀 Improvements

• Find frames from the library: Click or tap a placed or staged library row to instantly select all matching frames on the canvas.
• Hanging Guide preview: Before upgrading, free users can now preview a blurred first-page teaser of the Hanging Guide instead of hitting a blank paywall.
• Better staircase Auto-Layout: Layout thumbnails now reflect your staircase wall shape, and all strategies place frames more densely along the slope.
• Your workspace remembers you: Sidebar sections, zoom level, and panel choices now survive page refreshes.
• Optional delete confirmation: Want a safety net before removing frames? Turn on delete confirmation in Settings. Undo still works either way.

🐞 Fixes

• Cleaner library after applying Starter Layouts: Repeated frame sizes from starter layouts now group together instead of cluttering your library.
• Smoother zoom controls: The zoom HUD buttons and scroll-wheel zoom now do a better job keeping your viewport centered while you zoom.

v1.2.5 - 2026-03-22

🚀 Improvements

• Project backups load faster and show clearer progress: Loading a .gwall backup now gets you back into your project sooner, with visible progress while photos and project data are restored.

🐞 Fixes

• iPhone and iPad project backups save more reliably: Save Project (.gwall) now works more reliably with larger mobile photo libraries and gives clearer guidance when a backup is getting too large to save safely.
• Photo sorting is back to normal: The Photos library now shows Newest and Oldest in the correct order again.

v1.2.4 - 2026-03-20

✨ New Features

• Jump from Learn guides straight into the right tool: Guide pages now open GalleryPlanner directly into Frames, Photos, Auto-Layout, or Smart Fill depending on what the article is about.

🚀 Improvements

• Cleaner desktop and mobile controls: Header actions, project menus, and number inputs are more accessible and easier to use with keyboard and touch.
• Cropped photo ZIP export no longer blocks the editor: Standalone ZIP exports now run in the background with progress feedback, so you can keep working while files prepare.
• Faster mobile frame moves: On touch devices, you can start dragging a frame with one finger more directly instead of pre-selecting it first.
• More reliable mobile pan and pinch gestures: Two-finger movement does a better job staying in pan mode unless you intentionally pinch to zoom.

v1.2.2 - 2026-03-16

🚀 Improvements

• Faster first load: GalleryPlanner now loads faster on the landing page, especially on mobile.
• Returning sessions pick up the newest version more smoothly: Reopening the app now does a better job of getting you onto the latest version automatically.
• A smoother first project start: Opening the app now guides you into starting your own project first, with the example gallery still available if you want it.

🐞 Fixes

• Smoother app startup: Reduced distracting UI flicker when returning to the app.

v1.2.1 - 2026-03-15

✨ New Features

• Install GalleryPlanner on your device: You can now add GalleryPlanner to your Home Screen or install it as an app on supported browsers for quicker access.

🚀 Improvements

• Faster editing: Moving frames, updating settings, and working in the editor should feel smoother and more responsive.
• Clearer Save/Load on iPhone and iPad: GalleryPlanner now better explains how .gwall project files appear in Files and share sheets, and how to load them back in later.
• Better project-file labeling: Saved .gwall files now identify themselves more clearly as GalleryPlanner project files when your browser supports it.
• Refined mobile app experience: The control dock, bottom sheets, install guidance, and selection feedback all feel clearer and more comfortable to use on mobile.
• More consistent mobile sheets: Library, Smart, Edit, Share, and Menu now close more predictably with matching close controls and swipe behavior.
• Auto-Layout results stick around on mobile: Closing and reopening the Smart sheet no longer loses your generated layout options.
• New and refreshed guide videos: Several Learn guides now include updated explainer videos, with new walkthroughs for Pro, Smart Fill, staircase layouts, and Frame TV gallery walls.

🐞 Fixes

• Shopping lists now group rotatable frame sizes together: Frame Shopping List exports now treat 8x10 and 10x8 as the same frame size instead of splitting them into separate lines.
• iPhone photos work again: Adding iPhone .heic and .heif format photos to the app no longer produces empty images.

v1.2.0 - 2026-03-14

✨ New Features

• Mat color controls: Matted frames now support white, black, and custom mat colors on desktop and mobile, and those choices stay with your saved project and library items.
• Staged vs placed frames: Frames outside the wall now stay on the canvas as staged items, while frames on the wall are treated as placed. This keeps planning and export tools focused on your installed layout without losing overflow frames.
• Place all from library: On desktop and mobile, you can now place your whole library at once. GalleryPlanner fits as many frames as it can on the wall, then stages the overflow neatly below it.
• Expanded Starter Layouts: Added eight new Pinterest-inspired Starter Layouts with more living-room, sofa, and console-style arrangements.

🚀 Improvements

• Save/Load (.gwall) is now free: Saving and loading .gwall backups is now available on desktop and mobile without Pro, making it easier to keep a durable copy of your work.
• Clearer local-save guidance: GalleryPlanner now does a better job explaining that projects live in this browser, when it’s smart to save a backup, and why iPhone/iPad users should keep important projects in Files or iCloud.
• Smarter on-wall planning tools: Auto-Layout, Smart Fill, Hanging Guide exports, and installed-layout captures now work more cleanly with the new staged-vs-placed workflow.

🐞 Fixes

• Better recovery when screens fail to load: Help, Learn, About, and app routes now give you clear retry, reload, and back actions if a screen fails to load or you go offline.
• More reliable undo history: Undo and redo are more dependable during rapid edits and stay more stable when browser session storage is under pressure.
• Cleaner layout results: Auto-Layout and Place all from library now handle placed vs staged inventory more reliably and preserve organic layouts more consistently.
• More dependable editing controls: Property-panel adjustments, wall-size steppers, and canvas drag interactions behave more reliably during fast edits.

v1.1.3 - 2026-03-10

🚀 Improvements

• Clearer desktop frame workflow: Adding a frame on desktop now makes it much clearer that the frame goes into My Library first, and then needs to be dragged onto the wall to place it.

🐞 Fixes

• Safer project imports: .gwall imports now catch more invalid or incomplete files before they can create broken project state.
• Better save reliability warnings: If your browser can’t save reliably, GalleryPlanner now tells you clearly instead of failing silently.

v1.1.2 - 2026-03-09

✨ New Features

• Refresh prompt after new deployments: If a newer GalleryPlanner build goes live while you still have the app open, the app now prompts you to refresh so you can keep working on the latest version.

🚀 Improvements

• Smoother dialog behavior: Popups and dialogs now feel more predictable when you open and close them.
• Desktop browser guidance: On non-Chromium desktop browsers, the app now suggests Chrome for faster performance.

v1.1.1 - 2026-03-08

✨ New Features

• Easier Pro recovery after sign-out: If this browser previously used account-linked Pro, GalleryPlanner now offers a quick sign-in prompt so you can restore access more easily.
• Dedicated Pro support contact in-app: Pro users can reach support directly from the app.

🚀 Improvements

• Cleaner export actions across desktop and mobile: Export options are easier to scan on both surfaces.
• Export Bundle naming: The multi-file Pro export flow is now labeled Export Bundle.
• Sharper Pro indicators: Pro-only actions now use lock and unlock icons instead of repeated Pro pills.
• Clearer free vs Pro messaging after sign-in: Signed-in free accounts now see a lightweight reminder when a feature requires Pro.
• Clearer Pro Pass purchase and activation flow: After buying a Pro Pass, the app now updates purchase status more clearly and makes activation easier to understand on mobile and desktop.

🐞 Fixes

• Smoother desktop menu behavior: Menu interactions are more reliable when moving between controls.
• Better mobile Safari reliability: Fixed a Safari-specific issue that could cause problems on some iPhones and iPads.
• More reliable Pro Pass status updates: Fixed cases where a purchased Pro Pass or upgrade messaging did not refresh correctly in-app.

v1.1.0 - 2026-03-06

✨ New Features

• Flexible Pro access: Added 3-day, 7-day, and 30-day Pro Pass options alongside Lifetime Pro.
• Pro Export Pack [Paid Pro]: Export multiple outputs at once (Hanging Guide PDF, Shopping List CSV, Cropped Photos ZIP, Snapshot, and Save Project .gwall) with remembered selections.
• Mobile onboarding + replay: Added a first-run mobile walkthrough and replay from the mobile menu.
• Privacy controls: Added region-aware analytics consent and a persistent Privacy Choices panel.
• View-only project mode: Open non-editable projects in a full read-only canvas with pan/zoom support.

🚀 Improvements

• Free plan expansion: Free now includes Smart Fill, Auto-Layout, Starter Layouts, staircase walls, and round/oval frame shapes.
• Mobile editing polish: Multi-select on the canvas is available via Select… in the context menu. Long-press in the Library sheet enters manage mode for bulk selection and deletion. Improved text-import preview flows.
• Placed vs selected visual clarity: Placed frames now use a green indicator; used photos are subtly dimmed. Selected items have a bold blue border overlay that no longer gets clipped in masonry layouts.
• Input controls: Added stepper controls for wall, frame, and custom size inputs.
• Export resilience: Improved bundle export handling so one failed export no longer blocks the rest.
• Easier navigation and feedback: Menus, walkthrough progress, and view-only project status are clearer and easier to follow.
• Clearer starter vs generated flows: Renamed template entry points to Starter Layouts so they are easier to distinguish from Auto-Layout results.

🐞 Fixes

• Auto-Layout previews now respect frame shape: Layout option thumbnails now render round/circular frames correctly.
• Smoother mobile photo grid: Fixed photos flickering on touch and uneven gaps when fewer photos are loaded.

v1.0.4 - 2026-02-28

🚀 Improvements

• Faster project load after import: Opening imported .gwall projects is more responsive.

🐞 Fixes

• Auto-Layout spacing + margin: Auto-Layout now correctly allows 0 spacing and 0 margin values.

v1.0.3 - 2026-02-25

🚀 Improvements

• Smarter Auto-Layout: Layout suggestions stay cleaner and more relevant while you work.
• More reliable editing and saving: Wall sizing and project-saving behavior are smoother, especially on mobile.
• General speed and stability improvements: Photo imports and project handling feel more dependable overall.
• Open Source credits page: Added a public Open Source Notices page in the site footer for third-party software and asset credits.
• Clearer policy pages: Privacy Policy and Terms wording is easier to read.

v1.0.2 - 2026-02-24

✨ New Features

• Frame Shopping List export (CSV) [Paid Pro]: Export grouped frame specs with counts, dimensions, mat openings, and friendly color names.
• Mobile Share tab: Added a dedicated bottom-nav Share surface for snapshot/export actions and Save Project (.gwall), and moved those actions out of Menu to keep account/settings cleaner.

🚀 Improvements

• Faster onboarding to first frame: Added empty-wall hints and clearer feedback when dropping photos without a target frame.
• Quicker editing workflows: Added drag-to-duplicate for placed frames, cursor-aware paste placement, and single-frame align-to-wall behavior.
• Export resilience: Cropped photo export now shows a helpful toast when no photos are placed instead of failing silently.

v1.0.1 - 2026-02-23

🚀 Improvements

• PDF Hanging Guide is now Paid Pro only: Free trial projects can no longer export Hanging Guide PDFs.
• Clearer help content: Help pages and guides now better explain which export features are free and which require Pro.
• Better sharing previews: Fixed metadata so shared links more reliably show the correct title, description, and preview image.
• Cleaner guide navigation: Refined “Next Steps” and related article sections to reduce duplicate links and make follow-on reading paths clearer.

v1.0.0 - 2026-02-21

✨ New Features

• Auto-Layout (formerly Smart Layout): Rebranded "Smart Layout" to Auto-Layout to better reflect its role in the planning workflow.
• GalleryPlanner Shop: Launched storefront to purchase Pro.
• Account-linked Pro: Pro access is now tied to your account and synced across signed-in devices.
• Guided onboarding + contextual help tips: Added first-run guidance, shortcut onboarding, and in-app help prompts.
• Locale-aware units (metric + imperial): Added unit selection in onboarding with local defaults (US = imperial, elsewhere = metric), metric-optimized sizing/grid behavior, and in-app unit switching from Wall Settings.
• Smart Fill V2.0: Smart Fill now provides multiple recommendations for the entire wall instead of a single "Lucky" button.
• Recent custom sizes: Added quick reuse of recent manual frame sizes.

🚀 Improvements

• Navigation polish (desktop + mobile): Refined app menus and mobile navigation flows across key surfaces.
• Cleaner wall canvas: Removed auto-assigned generic labels from new frames; they now show dimensions only for a cleaner, more professional look.
• Improved Auto-Layout behavior: If no frames are on the wall, Auto-Layout now automatically uses your unused inventory frames.
• Faster photo import: Photo import is faster and no longer locks you out of the app.
• Release polish: Removed beta labeling across the app and docs.

v0.9.1 - 2026-02-18

✨ New Features

• New Edit menu (desktop): Added Undo, Redo, Cut, Copy, Paste, Duplicate, Delete, and Select All with shortcut hints.
• Cut / Copy / Paste for frames: You can now move or duplicate selected frames more quickly.
• Stronger undo controls: Destructive actions now offer clearer Undo/Redo options right in the toast.

🚀 Improvements

• More predictable undo/redo: Dragging, nudging, and slider changes now behave more consistently.
• Better toast experience: Action toasts are easier to follow and include clear timing indicators.
• Easier recovery from mistakes: Accidental clear/delete actions are quicker to reverse.
• Keeps your place after refresh: Undo/redo history now stays available when you refresh in the same tab.

v0.9.0 - 2026-02-18

✨ New Features

• Desktop shortcut onboarding: Added a one-time shortcut tip for new users.
• Mobile editing parity: Brought core frame editing controls to mobile.
• Faster custom frame flow: Added “Add Another” for quicker inventory building on mobile.

🚀 Improvements

• Smoother mobile sheets: Swipe-to-dismiss and touch interactions feel more reliable.
• Cleaner library controls: Search/filter tools stay visible while you scroll.
• Clearer feedback: Add/remove actions are easier to confirm at a glance.
• Simpler frame sidebar: “Add Frames” sections now auto-collapse for easier navigation.
• Ongoing polish: Continued UI/UX refinements across desktop and mobile for a smoother overall experience.

v0.8.8 - 2026-02-16

🚀 Improvements

• Smart Fill update: Improved black-and-white photo handling and fixed duplicate recommendations.
• Privacy Policy refresh: Clarified data handling and user rights.

v0.8.7 - 2026-02-15

✨ New Features

• Smart Layout 2.0: Added Rearrange and Wall-Only optimization modes.
• Tidy Up (Snap): Added quick alignment cleanup for existing layouts.
• New landing page: Launched a redesigned homepage with interactive demos.
• Newsletter signup: Added a way to get major product updates.

🚀 Improvements

• Visual polish: Refined sidebar UX and renamed “Frame Templates” to Gallery Layouts.
• Mobile UX pass: Improved touch behavior and brought key project actions into mobile flow.
• Performance tuning: Improved template responsiveness and background photo analysis reliability.

v0.7.5 - 2026-02-14

✨ New Features

• Mobile templates: Browse and apply gallery layouts on phone.
• HEIC support: Added native iPhone HEIC/HEIF photo support.
• New design guides: Added fresh layout inspiration content.

🚀 Improvements

• Smart Sheet: Unified Smart Layout and Smart Fill controls on mobile.
• Help Center upgrades: Added better navigation, FAQ coverage, and OS-specific shortcuts.
• UX refinements: Improved frame import and library navigation flows.

v0.6.4 - 2026-02-13

🚀 Improvements

• Project naming: Made naming projects easier from the start.
• Flexible header: Improved mobile header handling for long project names.

v0.6.2 - 2026-02-12

🚀 Improvements

• Performance pass: Faster video loading, lower data usage, and smoother scrolling.

v0.5.2 - 2026-02-08

✨ New Features

• Smart Fill: Auto-filled frames with recommended photos.
• Face-aware matching: Improved centering and priority for photos with faces.
• Bulk Fill: Added one-click fill for entire gallery walls.
• Official channels: Launched Instagram, Pinterest, and Bluesky pages.

v0.4.0 - 2026-02-07

✨ New Features

• Learn Hub: Added a dedicated education section for gallery wall design.
• New template packs: Added Organic, Architectural, and Essentials categories.
• Smart Replace: Enabled quick layout swaps with intelligent template behavior.
• Color Picker: Added richer frame color controls with material presets.

v0.2.0 - 2026-02-05

✨ New Features

• GalleryPlanner Pro: Introduced the Pro tier.
• PDF Hanging Guide: Added printable install guides with precise measurements.

🚀 Improvements

• Performance upgrade: Improved stability and responsiveness for large layouts.