Changelog & Release Notes

A complete history of updates, features, and improvements for PumpyDumpy2Visual.

Version 4.4.0 LATEST

2026-05-12

  • 28-language UI localization (en, cz, sk, de, fr, es, pt, it, nl, pl, sv, da, no, ro, hu, el, tr, uk, ru, ar, hi, zh, ja, ko, id, th, vi) with RTL Phase 1 for Arabic and Hebrew layouts; help tooltips migrated to the strict i18n catalog (446 keys × 10 locales).
  • Template Generator: Variant + Mix dialogs for quickly remixing template inputs without leaving the project tab.
  • Preview toolbar: collapsible groups + auto-fit zoom so the seek row keeps its size on smaller screens.
  • Cross-platform runtime portability groundwork (Phase 0b) for upcoming mac/linux lanes — Windows release path unchanged.
  • Fixed: stale property listener race in visual_object_property.js — switching templates / Auto-Mix no longer floods the console with TypeError spam on deleted objects.
  • Internal: full Playwright E2E ring (P0..P8 + P5b, 12 specs) is now a BLOCKING CI gate, replacing the previous best-effort smoke; Phase E small-pure refactors of user_interface.js (mixer vis-toggle, viewport drag-clamp).
  • Silent MSI refresh policy: 4.4.0 is a real version bump (binary SHA256 C00DD154FCCC7B47BBBE43914EF4AB8B9E9A9D3D01AB11A9D865036C01B40171); existing 4.3.11 users should uninstall the prior MSI before installing 4.4.0 because WiX reuses the same x64 install layout.
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Version 4.3.11

2026-05-03

  • Project start flow: matching violet CTA pulse on Sample audio and Choose from Templates until audio/scene is set.
  • License / Lemon Squeezy: clearer Pro state, billing portal link, combined Licensed since line, renewal estimate when expires_at is missing; stricter API field checks.
  • Preview loudness panel: no Audio missing overlay; ignores stale decode completions from previous loads.
  • License manager: strict equality (eqeqeq) for Lemon API field checks.
  • Silent MSI refresh (?build=20260503-legal-sync): keeps the WiX/electron-wix-msi install layout fix and aligns app/web legal notices with current subscription tiers and release-feed network request disclosure; new binary SHA256 751E06B01D4D0CCA6E4220C298357BA53355D9B174FCCFECC47894E5B38D4030 — uninstall prior 4.3.11 MSI before installing (same ProductVersion).
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Version 4.3.9

2026-04-23

  • Fixed slideshow background runtime error (missing slideshow_helpers import).
  • Refreshed bundled templates; podcast starters no longer ship the slideshow showcase widget; smaller preset archives where assets were tuned.
  • Export output path picker (Browse / green) and preview toolbar layout fixes.
  • UI: drag-to-adjust numeric inputs, accordion object sections, empty-canvas hint, chroma/black preview backgrounds.
  • Export / render queue improvements, queue settings, and related renderer test updates.
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Version 4.3.8

2026-04-10

  • Added a Frame Batch Size setting to tune export frame throughput on stronger PCs.
  • Improved frame export speed by queueing frame encoding and disk writes in the background while preserving final output order.
  • Fixed the manual export success dialog so it no longer appears multiple times after earlier export runs or cancellations.
  • Hardened Lemon Squeezy validation, renderer license exposure, and free-version watermark enforcement during export.
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Version 4.3.7

2026-04-09

  • Added grouped sections inside each object card to organize controls more clearly.
  • Refined the Objects panel with denser headers, clearer grouped surfaces, and a more compact layout.
  • Removed the old About version history block and shortened the shortcuts, EULA, and license summaries.
  • Fixed object-card highlight, scroll, and pinned-control behavior after the Objects panel refresh.
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Version 4.3.5

2026-04-07

  • Added 'Collapse All' button to the Objects tab.
  • Added new professional Line Endings for visualizer bars (Spiral, Orb, scalable Music Emoji).
  • Added Custom Emoji support for visualizer bar line endings with adjustable sizing.
  • Fixed an issue where the preview and objects failed to load completely from old save files.
  • Fixed remaining built-in template compatibility warnings for legacy cover glow, spin, and text shadow values.
  • Improved compatibility for templates like Pixel Lyrics Overdrive, Nature Symphony, Breathe In / Out, and Lofi / Synthwave.
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Version 4.3.4

2026-04-06

  • Massive UI & UX overhaul including better section grouping, highlighted objects, and collapsible sections.
  • Expanded object manipulation (negative rotation, larger center handles, proportional preview scaling).
  • New properties and objects: Rain sizing, Histogram ends/wavy styles, and new Swinging Bells object.
  • Added Object Time Constraints (fade/cut transitions) and Partial Audio/Video Export.
  • Integrated AI Templates generation and PD2VZip project imports natively inside Custom Templates.
  • Fixed major race condition in Render Queue causing save lock and timeouts.

Version 4.3.3

2026-03-21

  • Added full Undo (Ctrl+Z) and Redo (Ctrl+Y) functionality across the entire project.
  • Fixed critical 'fs:copy failed' bug in Render Queue batch export.
  • Improved object selection resize/move overlay with larger and more visible center handle.
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Version 4.3.0

2026-02-20

  • License Activation (Pro) with local unlock flow and watermark removal.
  • Lemon Squeezy license validation with encrypted cache and offline grace period.
  • MSI packaging with custom icons, banners, and EULA assets.
  • Dedicated FFmpeg status panel for ffmpeg.exe and ffprobe.exe.
  • Distribution polish for website, installer, and legal documents.
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Version 4.2.0

2026-02-14

  • Audio Mixer with master and per-channel volume, mute, and solo.
  • 21 audio effects and 37 voice/effect presets.
  • Live microphone and line-in visualization with hot-swap detection.
  • 3-band parametric EQ and visualization-only live input mode.
  • Template expansion, particle shapes, beat color shift, and implode effects.

Version 4.1.0

2026-02-12

  • Quick export presets for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for core save/open/delete workflows.
  • Clone button for rapid object duplication.
  • Render queue for batch project export.

Version 4.0.0

2026-02-11

  • Object search and filter in the side panel.
  • Fit to Screen to auto-size visual objects.
  • Bulk select mode for move/delete workflows.
  • Memory usage optimizations for larger scenes.

Version 3.9.0

2026-02-10

  • Help tooltips on every parameter across object types.
  • What's New dialog after version updates.
  • Quick color presets for color pickers.
  • Faster startup through lazy module loading.

Version 3.8.0

2026-02-09

  • Save Format v4 with smaller files.
  • Auto-migration from older save formats.
  • Project integrity verification with checksum validation.

Version 3.7.0

2026-02-08

  • Auto-save with configurable interval.
  • Crash recovery for unsaved changes.
  • Project statistics with object count and estimated render time.

Version 3.6.0

2026-02-07

  • RemixIcon integration across the app.
  • Complete UI refresh with better contrast and glow effects.
  • High contrast mode for accessibility.

Version 3.5.0

2026-02-05

  • Particle color gradients, size randomization, and opacity fade-out.
  • More particle flow direction presets and spawn shapes.
  • Particle engine rewrite for larger scenes.

Version 3.4.0

2026-02-04

  • Configurable CPU thread count for rendering.
  • H.265/HEVC export support.
  • Custom bitrate control.

Version 3.3.0

2026-02-02

  • beat_glitch animation.
  • Opacity animation driven by audio or time.
  • Linear and eased interpolation modes.

Version 3.2.0

2026-01-31

  • Hardware-accelerated WebGL preview.
  • Frame caching for smoother scrubbing.
  • Performance monitor overlay.
  • Audio analysis moved to a Web Worker.

Version 3.1.0

2026-01-28

  • audio_scale, audio_horizontal, and audio_vertical animations.
  • Frequency band selection for bass, mid, treble, and full spectrum.

Version 3.0.0

2026-01-25

  • beat_scale, beat_shake, and beat_flash animations.
  • Configurable beat amplitude and decay per object.

Version 2.3.0

2026-01-20

  • Energy-based beat detection engine with BPM display.
  • Beat markers on the waveform.
  • 2048-point FFT for better resolution.

Version 2.2.0

2026-01-14

  • Time-synced lyrics display with LRC import.
  • Smooth scroll, page flip, and static highlight modes.

Version 2.1.0

2026-01-05

  • Waveform progress display.
  • OGG Vorbis support.

Version 2.0.0

2025-12-22

  • VU Meter with multiple display modes and stereo support.

Version 1.5.0

2025-12-10

  • Now Playing info with ID3 metadata and mini progress bar.

Version 1.4.0

2025-11-28

  • Cover art with glow and spin animation.

Version 1.3.0

2025-11-05

  • Gradient backgrounds with audio-reactive pulse animation.

Version 1.2.0

2025-10-12

  • Circular and radial spectrum visualizers with mirror mode.

Version 1.1.0

2025-09-15

  • Dark theme overhaul, layer list, zoom controls, and object locking.

Version 1.0.0

2025-08-18

  • First stable release with new project wizard, save format v3, and splash screen.

Version Beta

2021-04-01

  • v0.3.4: File picker improvements, DPI fix, and auto cleanup.
  • v0.3.0: Particle rotation, loading screen, and CLI support.
  • v0.2.0: SVG filters, color picker, and JPEG export.
  • v0.1.0: Initial public release.