v2.5.20 Lots of new formats

❤️ You can support FlyPhotos by sponsoring or by downloading from Microsoft Store

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If you are using MSI to install, IN-PLACE UPGRADE will not work. Please uninstall previous version and install the new version. Your settings won't be affected.

This update brings lot of features. Please go through the list carefully.

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✨ New Features & Improvements

• Added support for Animated AVIF images. (#127)
• Added support for Animated WebP images. (#125)
• Added support for HE / HE* Nikon NEF RAW files created by newer cameras such as Nikon Zf, Z8 and similar models. (#129)
• Added support for .cin, .dpx, .exr, .fits, .hdr, .pam, .pbm, .pct, .pcx, .pfm, .pgm, .pix, .pnm, .ppm, .pict, .qoi, .ras, .rgb, .rgba, .sgi, .sun, .tga, .ff. (#131)
• Added the ability to run multiple instances of FlyPhotos. (#114)
• Added an option to clear Fly's disk cache. (#132)
• Added option to use Embedded JPEG instead of full RAW decode for RAW files. Please note Full RAW decode is OFF by default. (#129)
• Lot of optimizations for speed and performance

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🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where photos were not displayed in alphabetical order when viewed directly from a memory card. (#130)
• Fixed an issue where FlyPhotos switched to the first photo when DPI scaling changed. (#128)
• Fixed an issue where MSI apps were linking to wrong exe in app selector dialog in Fly settings.
• Fixed an issue where Icon size for store apps were small when listing in app selector dialog in Fly settings.

TIP : You can select Fly itself as a program in App Selector Dialog in Fly Settings screen. So that any photo can be launched in new Fly Window while browsing.

Thanks to everyone who reported issues and suggested improvements!
Looking forward to your feedback on this release.

v2.5.18 - Patch Release

❤️ You can support FlyPhotos by sponsoring or by downloading from Microsoft Store

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If you are using MSI to install, IN-PLACE UPGRADE will not work. Please uninstall previous version and install the new version. Your settings won't be affected.

This is a patch release to fix two bugs. One is a regression issue.

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🐞 Bug Fixes

• "Open with Fly" Context menu was getting added even if we uncheck that option during installation. And worse if we click it, we are getting an error box (#124)
• Image Positioning logic had issues when the DPI scale was not 100%. Strange that it didn't get reported in the last six months. (#122)

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v2.5.17

❤️ You can support FlyPhotos by sponsoring or by downloading from Microsoft Store

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If you are using MSI to install, IN-PLACE UPGRADE will not work. Please uninstall previous version and install the new version. Your settings won't be affected.

This update brings lot of features. Please go through the list carefully.

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✨ New Features & Improvements

• New App Icon and File Type Icon. (#113)
  • Thanks to @ittroll, @Drigva and others for suggesting ideas and helping with icon creation
  • Windows thumbnail cache may cause delays in seeing the new icon.
• Remember last window state (window size/position/monitor/state windowed-maximized) (#112)
• Full screen toggle shortcut using F11 (#118)
• Windows ARM64 support (#120) - Thanks to @talynone for contributing
• Additional image format support in Windows 10 even if WIC codecs are missing(#116)
• Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) (zh-TW) translation added (#121, related to #107). Thanks to contributor @AkazaRenn

🐞 Bug Fixes

• In MS Store version, Windows explorer tooltip was overwritten by Fly for associated files. Fixed. (#111)
• Support for copying, opening and deleting hidden files (#119)
• Delete not working in certain conditions - Fixed (#102)

Thanks to everyone who reported issues and suggested improvements!
Looking forward to your feedback on this release.

v2.5.16 FlyPhotos Now Supports Multiple Languages

❤️ You can support FlyPhotos by sponsoring or by downloading from Microsoft Store

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If you are using MSI to install, IN-PLACE UPGRADE will not work. Please uninstall previous version and install the new version. Your settings won't be affected.

This update brings lot of features. Please go through the list carefully.

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✨ New Features & Improvements

• AI translations for UI added for languages - German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Malayalam. Please suggest corrections at #107

• MSI Installer Improvements (#110, #41, #56, #91, #2)

  • FlyPhotos now appears in the standard Windows “Open with” menu when we right click an image.
    This makes the previous always-visible “Open with Fly” windows classic context-menu entry unnecessary.
  • The “Open with Fly” windows classic context-menu option is now optional during MSI installation.
  • A Desktop shortcut and Start Menu shortcut are now created during installation.

• Show Current Filename on Taskbar (#108)

• External App Shortcuts: Support for Store Apps & Regular Apps (#106)
  Many store apps doesn't support commandline arguments and may not be able to open photos correctly.

• Frozen Background Follows Dark/Light Theme (#104)

• Consistent App Naming Everywhere to FlyPhotos (no more Fly Photos) (#105)

• Window Preview Icon Issue (#109)
  Fixed a problem with the taskbar/window preview icon not displaying correctly in some situations.

Thanks to everyone who reported issues and suggested improvements!
Looking forward to your feedback on this release. 🚀

v2.5.14 - Fly now in Microsoft Store

Steps to install MSI

1. Please uninstall previous version
2. Star the repo on GitHub! ⭐
3. Please install the new version

Note: Since I use the simplest form of installer, IN-PLACE UPGRADE may not work.

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📢 FlyPhotos is also available in the Microsoft Store!

FlyPhotos has landed in the Microsoft Store (#67).
This provides an easy, secure way to install and update the app.

Store app is paid and purchasing Fly Photos from the Microsoft Store will support the ongoing development of the project and ensure its future sustainability.

Difference Between GitHub Release and Store Release

	Microsoft Store	GitHub MSI
Price	🪙 Paid	🆓 Free
Updates	✅ Seamless auto-updates	❌ User-managed
Bug Fixes	✅ Can be available faster	❌ Available in official releases only
Security	✅ Signed and certified by Microsoft	❌ Not signed

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✨ New Features

• Revamped Codec page in settings dialog
• Third party licenses button in About page

🐞 Bug Fixes

• First Photo Display Fix (#100)
  Fixed an issue where the first photo would display incorrectly (wrong dimensions or position) specifically when the "Zoom during open and exit" animation setting is disabled.

🔜 Coming Soon

• Multi-Language Support (Localization)

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❤️ Support FlyPhotos

Support FlyPhotos by purchasing the store version or becoming a sponsor! Your support helps keep the project alive and fuels future updates.

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v2.5.12

❤️ Support FlyPhotos

If you find FlyPhotos useful and want to support its continued development, please consider becoming a sponsor! Your support helps keep the project alive and fuels future updates.

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Steps to install

1. Please uninstall previous version
2. Star the repo on GitHub! ⭐
3. Please install the new version

Note: Since I use the simplest form of installer, IN-PLACE UPGRADE may not work.

This update for FlyPhotos brings improvements to image navigation, zoom behavior, and extended file management support for network drives. 🚀

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✨ New Features & Improvements

• Double-Click Zoom Behavior (#93)
  Double-clicking an image now toggles between 1:1 view (Actual Size) and Fit to Screen. This makes checking image details and returning to the full view much faster.

• Option to Hide Zoom Percentage (#95)
  Added a new toggle in the Settings page. You can now choose to hide the zoom percentage overlay while zooming photos if you prefer a cleaner, distraction-free interface.

• More faster AVIF file handling

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Delete feature Supports Mapped Network Drives (#87)
  Expanded the network file support: The delete function now correctly handles mapped network drives (e.g., Z:\Photos).

• Zoom Overlay Glitch (#95)
  Fixed a visual bug where the zoom percentage text would sometimes appear unintentionally while simply switching between images.

v2.5.11

Note - Had to retract last release 2.5.10 due to a regression. Performance was badly impacted for certain extensions. Those who have installed v2.5.10, please update to 2.5.11

Steps to install

1. Please uninstall previous version
2. Star the repo on GitHub! ⭐
3. Please install the new version

Note: Since I use the simplest form of installer, IN-PLACE UPGRADE may not work.

This holiday release of FlyPhotos new features, important bug fixes, and some under-the-hood performance improvements. 🎄✨

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✨ New Features

• Show Image Dimensions Near File Name (#90)
  Image width and height are now displayed right next to the file name, making it easier to quickly understand resolution without opening properties. Enable in settings.

• Multi-page TIFF Support (#89)
  FlyPhotos now supports multi-page TIFF files.

  • New page navigation buttons appear when a multi-page TIFF is opened.
  • Use Alt + Arrow Keys to navigate between pages inside the TIFF.

• Faster Image Reading
  Marginal but noticeable improvements in image reading speed across formats.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Delete Not Working on Network Shares (#87)
  Fixed an issue where deleting images from network paths failed with an unauthorized access error.

• Right-Click Context Menu Crashes Fly on Some PCs (#37)
  This workaround is not enabled for all.

  If right-click crashes for you, please follow the workaround mentioned here:
  #37 (comment)

❤️ Support FlyPhotos

If you find FlyPhotos useful and want to support its continued development, please consider becoming a sponsor! Your support helps keep the project alive and fuels future updates.

v2.5.9

1. Please uninstall previous version
2. Star the repo on GitHub! ⭐
3. Please install the new version

Note: Since I use the simplest form of installer, IN-PLACE UPGRADE may not work.

This release brings a major technical upgrade to the shiny new .NET 10! I've also packed in a host of powerful new features focused on improving your viewing workflow and giving you more control. 🧰

✨ New Features

• 🚀 Upgraded to .NET 10

  • FlyPhotos is now built on the very latest .NET framework, bringing under-the-hood performance improvements and future-proofing the application.

• Persistent Pan, Zoom, & Rotation (#83)

  • Introducing two new modes to handle image transformations during a session:
    • Remember PAN/ZOOM/ROTATION per-photo: FlyPhotos can now remember the unique pan, zoom, and rotation for each image.
    • Retain PAN/ZOOM from previous photo: Alternatively, you can carry over the pan and zoom settings from the previous photo to the next.

• Open in External Apps (#84)

  • A new dedicated shortcut panel allows you to quickly open the current photo in your favorite external editors or viewers.

• Auto-Hiding Mouse Cursor (#80)

  • For an uninterrupted, clean viewing experience, the mouse cursor will now automatically disappear after 2 seconds of inactivity.

• Sticky 'Fit to Screen' (#62)

  • The 'Fit to Screen' mode will now remain active even when you resize the application window, ensuring your photo always fits perfectly.

• Show File Properties Shortcut (#70)

  • Press the D key to instantly open the native Windows File Properties dialog for the current image.

• Zoom Animation speed decreased

  • Zoom animation time increase to 600ms from 400ms for more smoothness. If you feel this is not good, please let me know. I will rollback in next release.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• UI controls failed to auto-hide when the application was launched via a keyboard shortcut. → Fixed (#81)

❤️ Support FlyPhotos

If you find FlyPhotos useful and want to support its continued development, please consider becoming a sponsor! Your support helps keep the project alive and fuels future updates.

v2.5.8 Now you can delete photos

Add bugs only if they are not already reported. Add each bug as a unique item. Don’t club unrelated things in one ticket.

1. Please uninstall previous version
2. Star the repo on GitHub! ;-) ⭐
3. Please install the new version

Note: Since I use the simplest form of installer, IN-PLACE UPGRADE may not work.

This release focuses on Delete feature and optimization especially for HEIF/HEIC/HIF image formats making FlyPhotos possibly the fastest HEIF viewer on Windows today! 🚀

✨ New Features

• 🗑 Delete Support Added

  • You can now delete photos directly from FlyPhotos.
  • ⚠️ Please ensure you have proper backups before using this feature.
  • Disable delete confirmation only if absolutely necessary - it’s strongly recommended to keep confirmation ON for safety.

• ⚡ Optimized HEIF/HEIC/HIF Workflow

  • Further refined code and algorithms and removed more middlemen between heif files and Fly.

• Settings Screen streamlined

  • Added expanders for more clear grouping and ease of use.

• Show/Hide More Bottom UI Controls

  • You can now hide file names and cache status displayed at the bottom for a cleaner viewing experience.

• 🖼 New ICO Reader

  • Added support for .ico files, automatically extracting the highest-resolution icon from multi-resolution sets.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Zoom not working when opening a single file in a folder → Fixed (#76)

v2.5.7 - Laptop Touch Pad Support

Add bugs only if they are not already reported. Add each bug as a unique item. Don’t club unrelated things in one ticket.

1. Please uninstall previous version
2. Star the repo on GitHub! ;-) ⭐
3. Please install the new version

Note: Since I use the simplest form of installer, IN-PLACE UPGRADE may not work.

This update brings full laptop touchpad support, smoother navigation, and more intuitive zoom controls for both mouse and touchpad users!

✨ New Features

• Full Laptop Touchpad Support

  • 🖐 Two-finger Swipe Left / Right → Navigate Photos (The speed may seem surreal on first usage)
  • 🖐 Two-finger Swipe Up / Down → Zoom In or Out / Navigate Photos (based on Mouse Wheel setting)
  • 🤏 Pinch Open / Close → Zoom In or Out

• Page Up / Page Down Shortcuts

  • Quickly zoom between preset levels: 100%, 400%, or Fit to Screen

• Up / Down Arrow Keys

  • Smoothly Zoom In or Out using keyboard

• Horizontal Mouse Wheel Tilt Support

  • Tilt Mouse Wheel Left / Right → Navigate Photos (for mouses that support tilt)

• Mouse Back / Forward Buttons

  • Instantly Navigate Photos using Back / Forward mouse keys (for mouses that support these buttons)

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Transparent GIF Display Issue → Fixed (#71)
• GIF Playback Speed Issue → Fixed (#71)

🔮 In Pipeline

• Delete Shortcut