Name: Carrots
Author: Zack

v1.24.4

Preview support for ProRes video files: thumbnails now generate automatically, with an on-demand "Convert for Preview" option for full playback
Fixed an issue where copying, moving, or renaming files with long file paths could fail
Clearer messaging when a file operation uses a compatibility mode for long paths or unsupported formats
Adjustable preview cache size in Settings, with a manual clear option
Collections, Game Scanner, and Metadata Template tools are temporarily disabled while we continue improving them
Minor bug fixes and stability improvements

v1.24.3

Customizable icons and labels for "This PC" and "Network Drives" in the sidebar
File copies now preserve custom labels, ratings, and tags
Multi-select labeling for photos and videos in Quick Preview
Fixed dark backgrounds appearing in Light Mode across Quick Preview, thumbnails, Compare, and Edit/Crop
Minor bug fixes and stability improvements

v1.24.2

Unified media carousel — browse images and videos together with seamless playback
Video cropping in Edit & Trim with aspect ratio presets and free-form crop (perfect for GIFs)
Video loop toggle in Quick Preview and Edit & Trim (Stop/Loop modes)
Background processing indicator on message bar with circular progress and percentage
Quick Preview context menu on thumbnails (delete, rename, ratings, tags, labels, add to editor)
Multi-select images/videos from Quick Preview with edit icons for quick workflow
Scroll-zoom in Quick Preview for detailed image inspection
Text preview font size control with keyboard shortcuts
Auto-scroll when dragging files near list edges for easier long-distance moves
Image sequence grouping setting added to Behavior panel with Cancel option (now in 2 locations)
Unified video player across Quick Preview and Edit & Trim with consistent controls
Redesigned A/B Compare with icon button, hover-reveal controls, color-coded buttons (A=blue, B=green)
Improved A/B Compare divider performance with smooth, responsive rotation
Improved video player layout with timeline below controls and proper button positioning
Enhanced carousel with play icon overlays on video thumbnails for mixed media
Improved drag-and-drop filename preservation from carousel to desktop
Improved file operation confirmations and safety checks
Smoother Quick Preview interactions and animations throughout
Expanded text file format support for preview (XML, HTML, LOG, INI, CFG, YAML, and more)
Fixed grid view drag-and-drop with proper event handling
Fixed close button behavior with multiple windows (closes extra, minimizes last)
Fixed marquee selection reliability in grid view
Fixed image sequence groups collapsing after refresh (state now preserved)
Fixed new window creating single tab instead of duplicating all tabs
Fixed video player control overlaps and layout issues
Fixed volume slider positioning in Quick Preview

v1.24.1

Scroll-zoom in Quick Preview for detailed image inspection
Text preview font size control with keyboard shortcuts
Extended drive tagging to Desktop, Dropbox, Downloads, Documents, and other system folders
Expanded text file format support for preview (XML, HTML, LOG, INI, CFG, YAML, and more)
Smoother Quick Preview interactions and animations throughout
Fixed grid view drag-and-drop with proper event handling
Fixed close button behavior with multiple windows
Fixed marquee selection reliability in grid view
Fixed image sequence groups collapsing after refresh
Fixed new window creating single tab instead of duplicating all tabs
Fixed video player control overlaps and layout issues
Fixed volume slider positioning in Quick Preview

v1.24.0

Fixed grid view drag-and-drop with proper thumbnail and filename click targets
Fixed close button multi-window behavior (closes extra windows, minimizes last)
Fixed marquee selection reliability improvements in grid view
Fixed image sequence state preservation during refresh
Fixed new window single tab creation (same folder as active tab)

v1.23.9

Instant feedback for large file operations (shows "Preparing..." immediately)
Fixed video and image edit queue (Edit Video/Image buttons now add to existing queue)
6 tools added to queue system (Batch Process, Batch Export, Contact Sheet, Compress for Sharing)
GIF export moved to format dropdown with smart limits (720p max, 10 second max, file size estimates)
Frame-accurate video timecode display (shows seconds:frames based on video framerate)
Color Picker drag & drop (drag swatches between groups, hold Alt to duplicate)
Expanded drive tagging system with 20+ icons (Local Drive, Desktop, Cloud Services, Photos, Videos, Documents, Downloads, Music, and more)
Reset All button for drive tags (restores to default icon and name)
Increased drive tag icon size for better visibility
Fixed custom label checkbox (always starts unchecked when opening tag dialog)
Improved scrollbar with hover expansion (widens on hover for easier grabbing)
Tooltips added to icon buttons throughout Image Tools, Video Tools, and Quick Preview
Fixed duplicate tooltips (removed large tooltips, kept small ones)
Date range filter for files (filter by Date Created, Modified, or Accessed)

v1.23.8

Modern filter icon with 3-line slider style
"Group image sequences" toggle in Settings (requires restart to apply)
Drag files between tabs (hover over tab to activate, then drop into folder)
Expanded drive and network computer tagging with custom icons, colors, and labels
Two-column icon picker for drive tags (Computer, NAS, Workstation, Server, Backup Drive, Cache Drive, Flash Drive, Media Drive, Archive Drive, Games Drive, Projects Drive, Render Node)
Custom label checkbox for drive renaming (preserves original name when unchecked)
Drive tag dialog converted to context menu style (opens at cursor position)
Smart sorting of drive tag icons by usage and importance

v1.23.7

Frame count display added to video metadata
Frame marker system in Edit & Trim (click timeline or press M to mark frames)
Frame extraction tool (export all frames or marked frames to JPG/PNG)
Batch frame extraction from multiple videos
Frame markers show on timeline with frame number tooltips
Up to 50 markers per video with Clear All option

v1.23.6

Removed all Windows native file dialogs (replaced with Carrots folder picker and drag-drop zones)
Universal document preview support (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, RTF, ODT, ODS, ODP)
Extended text format preview (XML, HTML, LOG, INI, CFG, YAML, and more)
Keyboard navigation in Color Picker (arrow keys navigate swatches, Delete key removes)
PDF error handling for corrupted or malformed files
Expanded "Open With" suggestions (now shows 5-10 relevant programs per file type)
Calculator keyboard support (number keys 0-9 work without clicking input)
Calculator operation history with scrollable list of previous calculations
Increased window resize grab area for easier edge and corner dragging
Enter/Escape keyboard shortcuts added to all tool dialogs consistently

v1.23.4

Changed all Image and Video tools to 50/50 split layout for better spacing
Left column made fully scrollable with generous bottom padding
Compact empty file lists to save vertical space
Updated "Edit Image" context menu to open Image Tools > Edit & Crop directly
Scale presets added to Edit & Crop (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, Custom)
Web and video size presets added to Contact Sheet (1080p, 4K, 720p, 1440p, Instagram, YouTube Thumbnail)
Contact Sheet margin slider with editable numerical value
Contact Sheet units (inches for print, pixels for web/video/custom)
"Start Slideshow" now only appears for 2 or more images

v1.23.3

Reorganized Tools into 5 categories (Image Tools, Video Tools, Workflow Tools, Organization Tools, Export & Share)
Image Tools with Batch Process and Edit & Crop tabs for consolidated image workflows
Video Tools with Batch Export and Edit & Trim tabs (includes trim, reorder, and stitch)
Drag-to-reorder added across all image and video lists
Individual "+" buttons to File Hopper items for selective adding to Selection
Clear All button and increased list capacity in Batch Rename
Custom paper size option added to Contact Sheet
Slider values now editable via keyboard
Standardized layout across all tools (items list on left, settings below, preview on right)
Improved tab design across all tools (larger, more prominent headers)
Replaced emoji icons with Carrots-style icons throughout
Smooth animations and transitions throughout
Fixed drag ghost positioning (no more jump to top-left corner)
Fixed Batch Rename drag-and-drop and context menu navigation
Fixed context menu layout (color tags and rating on single line, removed duplicates)

v1.23.2

Redesigned Tools menu with categorized dropdown and vertical bullet lists
Merged Color Picker and Calculator into "Workflow Tools"
Merged Organize and Game Library Scanner into "Organization Tools"
Sidebar section made collapsible, moved above Behavior in Settings
Toggles to show/hide Recent Folders, File Hopper, and Collections in sidebar
Toggles to show/hide individual local drives in Settings
Pictures, Videos, Music folders added to "This PC" section
Network Computers section with auto-detection, tagging (Render Node, NAS, Workstation, Server), and online/offline status
Tools menu button design improved (larger, more prominent, better organized)

v1.23.1

Fixed "Delete" changed to "Remove" in Collections and Favorites for clarity
Drag-drop zone added to Slideshow with reorderable image list
Removed click-to-browse from drag-drop zones (drag-drop only)
Fullscreen/Expand button moved to top-right corner for all Media Tools
Fullscreen/Expand state now persists across tab switches
Standardized Media Tools drag-drop zones and panel widths
Renamed "Enhance" to "Watermark" and "Extract" to "Extract Audio" for clarity
Cleaned up context menu (single line for color tags/rating, Carrots-style icons)
Granular drive visibility controls added in Settings
Subtle animations and working indicators added throughout
Fixed context menu positioning (never overlaps message bar)

v1.23.0

Color Picker with organized swatch library (groups, drag-drop, export to PNG/TXT/JSON/ASE)
Contact Sheet Generator for PDF client proofs
Batch Watermark tool (text and image watermarks)
Game Library Scanner (auto-detect Steam, Epic, Xbox, EA, Ubisoft, GOG)
Collections feature (save and load File Hopper sets)
Metadata Templates (batch-apply copyright, keywords, EXIF data)
Custom Labels system (up to 10 custom labels with colors)
Compression Presets for sharing (Discord, Twitter, Instagram, Email)
Enhanced Slideshow (fullscreen with transitions, timing, loop, shuffle)
Per-Folder Notes
Batch Resize & Crop with platform presets
Extended Batch Rename with metadata token insertion
Fullscreen Preview mode (Ctrl+Spacebar)
EXIF Overlay in Quick Preview ("I" key toggle)
Rename Hotkey setting (F2, Enter, or Both)
Reorganized Tools menu into categorized dropdown with tabbed interfaces

v1.22.1

Fixed light mode dropdown hover and focus states showing dark backgrounds
Fixed drag and drop from Desktop to new Carrots windows
Fixed relink folders dialog to use Carrots custom folder picker
Fixed "Date Modified" column clipping on some machines (display scaling issue)
Breadcrumbs expand toggle button to show full folder path
Updated feedback button URL to carrots-app.com/Feedback
Comprehensive Command Palette coverage (all commands accessible via Ctrl+P)

v1.22.0

Video Editor — trim/cut videos with timeline, export to video/GIF/image sequence, grab frames
Audio Extractor — extract audio from videos to MP3/WAV/AAC/FLAC/OGG with batch processing
Image Editor — crop, rotate, flip images with live preview
Rename before export feature for all single-file tools
"Edit Video" and "Edit Image" buttons in Quick Preview for quick access
Fullscreen mode added to Video Editor
State persistence added to all editor tools (work saved when switching panels)
Improved Tools and Settings panels positioning (now below breadcrumbs bar)
Collapsible settings sections in all editors for cleaner interface
Fixed A/B Compare mode image loading reliability

v1.21.5

Fixed video file progress bars showing incremental progress instead of jumping 0% to 100%
Reorganized Video Converter progress (large overall batch bar at top, individual file bars below)
Fixed Image Converter destination folder to default to first file's source folder
Fixed "Open Folder" buttons in both converters to open in new focused Carrots tab
Fixed folder picker dialogs to open at first file's directory in both converters
Network drive icons added in metadata columns
Improved network drive display to show clean Windows labels instead of UNC paths
Fixed "Minimize to tray on close" X button functionality
Fixed tooltip sizing issues and added missing "Calculate folder sizes" tooltip
Redesigned Unit Converter swap button to match app style

v1.21.0

Extended beta expiration to September 30, 2026
Completely rebuilt undo system with 20-entry stack for all operations (rename, move, delete, batch)
Image sequence to video conversion in Video Converter
Network drives support in This PC with connection status indicators
Unit Converter tool (length, weight, temperature, data, speed)
"Convert Video" context menu for quick access
"Check for Updates" button in menu
Minimize to system tray option
Quick Preview refresh button with auto-metadata check on focus
Fixed video converter state persistence when Tools panel closes/reopens
Fixed reload button turning into Show Info button in Quick Preview
Fixed folder presets not including root folder
Fixed double-click ZIP extraction
Fixed TIF file preview for large files
Fixed image scale grabber to maintain fit mode while dragging
Improved cloud sync error messages
Converter output folders now default to source file location
Both converters now show progress in right sidebar with percentage

v1.20.3

Fixed Batch Renamer context menu opening Settings panel and breaking UI
Fixed star ratings being lost when files are renamed
Fixed 3D models not loading on first Quick Preview open
Smooth auto-refresh when app regains focus after external file changes
Fixed white square appearing in scrollbar corner

v1.20.2

Tools Menu with Image Converter, Video Converter, Folder Presets, Batch Rename, Calculator, and Render Calculator
Video Converter with format/quality/resolution presets and batch conversion
Folder Presets system for creating reusable folder structure templates
Rating System with 1-5 star ratings, keyboard shortcuts, and sorting
Render Calculator with bidirectional time calculations for 3D/VFX workflows
Optional Metadata Columns (dimensions, duration, codec, bitrate, color profile, and more)
Global Font Scaling (Small/Medium/Large) for all UI text
Collapsible Favorites Sidebar
Smart "Open With" that remembers preferred apps per file type
Drag and drop support added to Batch Renamer
Fixed Desktop folder missing from This PC section
Fixed folder sizes not refreshing after file operations
Fixed Batch Rename context menu opening Settings panel
Improved multi-image loading performance
Updated icon size options (removed Small, added Larger)

v1.19.1

Drag and drop support between Carrots and Desktop/Explorer/other apps
HEIC file preview and universal image converter
RAR file extraction support
Custom Carrots folder picker
Drag-select box for multi-file selection
Auto-start on Windows startup option
Improved 3D preview controls and readability
Fixed file selection reliability and click zones
Changed A/B Compare to use 1/2 keys instead of A/B

v1.18.9

Drag-select box for selecting multiple files in list view and icon view
Cancel button added to file operation messages
Fixed cut/paste from Desktop hanging with indefinite "Moving..." message
Fixed drag-select to work in automatic empty space at bottom of file list

v1.18.8

Copy Dropbox Link, Copy OneDrive Link, and Copy Google Drive Link added to context menu
Auto-folder creation when extracting ZIP files
5GB size limit for Copy to Desktop
Fixed tab drag behavior so tabs move the window correctly
Fixed multi-ZIP extraction for extracting multiple archives at once
Fixed Quick Preview resize handle visibility and positioning
Fixed font size scaling across the interface
Improved ZIP extraction to create named folders automatically

v1.18.7

Large horizontal drive bars added to This PC
Circular storage ring graphics for drive usage
Drive type detection for SSD, HDD, USB, and network drives
Storage statistics with used space, total space, and percentage
Improved This PC with larger text and a more modern layout
Fixed This PC drive selection colors in light mode

v1.18.6

Fixed installer upgrade behavior for seamless version updates
Improved NSIS installer to skip unnecessary uninstall prompts during upgrades

v1.18.4

Command Palette with fuzzy search using Ctrl+P
A/B Image Compare with draggable divider, rotation presets, swap, and synced zoom controls
Batch Rename with pattern support, live preview, and find/replace
Full-Window Preview Mode for Quick Preview
Auto-Fit and thumbnail size controls from XS to XXL
Unified thumbnail sizing for grid view and Quick Preview
Improved image caching, preloading, lazy loading, and virtual scrolling
Loading indicators with timeout hints and cancel options
Improved carousel metadata layout and thumbnail navigation
Fixed spacebar toggle reliability, metadata flicker, and scroll position preservation
Updated installer support for smoother updates

v1.18.2

File Hopper for collecting up to 10 files for quick access
Neon Candy, Ember Glow, and Sunrise Glow themes
Code signed installer showing Carrots LLC as publisher
Improved installer flow for smoother upgrades and fewer security warnings
Improved Settings with clearer section layout and rounded hover states
Improved context menu organization to better match Windows 11
Updated Favorites pane sections to be collapsible and consistent
Updated installer location so admin access is not required
Fixed column headers on custom themes
Fixed theme accent color support across all themes

v1.17.9

16 custom themes with advanced visual effects
Dark and Light theme organization in Settings
Customizable accent colors across all themes
Improved Settings with expandable theme selection and two-column layout
Improved Quick Preview with SVG, font, markdown, JSON, and CSV support
Improved metadata column display during folder size calculation
Updated app font to Inter
Updated context menu with New Folder from Files and Windows Properties
Fixed multiple issues including Grid view rename, image sequence drag and drop, and drive eject

v1.17.1

Drag and drop between Carrots windows
Drag from Explorer and Desktop into Carrots folders
Copy to Desktop context menu option
Font, Markdown, JSON, CSV, and GIF preview support
Grid spacing slider in the bottom-right corner
Quick Preview resize handle for image previews
Improved Grid view selection, arrow navigation, and Shift-select behavior
Improved image sequence groups so they can expand, collapse, and open like folders
Improved operation messages with file counts
Fixed rename completion message and grid icon flashing issues

v1.17.0

Color tag system with six colors
Color tag badges in List and Grid view
Clear All button for color tags
File type filters for images, videos, audio, documents, archives, and code
Dual-column context menu layout
Improved context menu shortcut display
Improved ZIP compression so it runs without freezing the app
Improved progress bars for multiple operations
Fixed double rename dialog when compressing files
Fixed ZIP filename conflict messaging

v1.16.1

Fixed Grid view settings so they only affect the main pane grid
Fixed app icon scaling in Grid view
Improved icon rendering quality at all sizes
Fixed grid layout stability when changing text size
Increased maximum grid spacing for more spacious layouts

v1.16.0

Grid/Icon View as an alternative to List View
List/Grid view toggle buttons in the toolbar
Image and video thumbnail generation in Grid view
High-quality app icon support in Grid view
Lazy loading and caching for thumbnails
Sorting dropdown for Grid view
Grid view selection with mouse and keyboard support
Quick Preview integration with Grid view
Reorganized Settings into General, List View, and Grid View sections
Grid spacing and thumbnail size controls

v1.15.9

Support for opening multiple selected files at once
Keyboard shortcut labels added to context menu items
ZIP extraction commands (Extract Here, Extract to Folder, Extract to...)
Filename cleanup for ZIP extraction
Collapsible Favorites Options controls
Row spacing slider in Settings
Cut state visual feedback
Desktop refresh after paste operations
Incremental keyboard search with visual feedback
Improved paste-to-root-folder behavior with always-visible empty space
Fixed cut to Explorer so files move instead of copy

v1.15.8

Increased message bar text size for better readability
Improved progress bar text size and layout
Full markdown preview rendering
Folder preview with statistics and thumbnail grid

v1.15.7

Fixed text scaling for folder names and rename inputs
Loading spinner for preview generation
Improved Preview Not Available state with file metadata
Updated preview pane background and padding for consistency

v1.15.6

Copy and paste between Carrots windows using the system clipboard
File exists dialog with Replace, Keep Both, and Skip options
Scrollable empty space at the bottom of the file list for easier pasting
Subtle fade animation when refreshing the file list
Improved context menu organization
Fixed new window frame color to match accent frame settings

v1.15.5

Enhanced progress bar with transfer speed and time remaining
Video preview support
PDF preview with page navigation and zoom controls
Code syntax highlighting for 20+ languages
Audio preview with playback controls
Image zoom controls with pan support
Undo for Favorites deletions
Improved tab spacing and image sequence detection
Fixed Favorites rename and delete confirmation behavior
Fixed new window cascade positioning

v1.15.0

Cloud services added to This PC for faster access
Cloud settings for managing cloud folder paths
Support for custom cloud service locations
Improved large file progress with byte-based progress updates
Optional folder size calculation
Warning messaging for folder size calculation on large directories

v1.14.0

Updated file operations to use Windows Shell APIs for better cloud folder support
Support for Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and network drives
Cloud indicators for cloud-stored files
Cancel button for copy, move, and delete operations
Improved copy, move, rename, duplicate, and delete behavior in cloud folders
Improved delete progress for cloud folders and large file operations
Improved Get Info folder size calculation with real-time progress
Improved error messages for cloud files that are still syncing
Improved operation progress tracking with file counts and percentages
Fixed access denied errors in cloud-synced folders
Fixed progress bar issues during file operations
Fixed keyboard shortcuts after certain operations

v1.13.4

Stable release with local file operations
Backup version before the Shell API migration