1. Archives now work like folders: double-click to browse in list, icon or column view without unpacking the whole archive. In writable archives, drop in files, rename or replace them, and edit text right back into the archive. 2. Super Preview goes beyond viewing. Press Space on a folder or archive to browse and search, then drag files out, copy, move or rename them. Drop files directly into a folder in a writable archive. 3. Browse nested ZIPs, return to an ancestor from the path bar or open an archive folder in a new tab. 4. Search an archive by filename and jump from a result to the file in its folder. 5. Drop files into a folder in a writable archive. Added files remain visible after closing and reopening Super Preview. 6. Rename, cut or replace archive members, group selected items in a folder or dissolve a folder in writable archives. 7. Edit text in place and preview it after saving it back to the archive. Use Replace for non-text files such as videos. 8. Press Space on an archive folder and switch between the same list, icon and column views used for regular folders. 9. Browse archive folders and copy their full location in the inspector. List and column views now show member thumbnails or file-type icons. 10. Archive previews hide items such as .DS_Store by default. Turn on hidden files in preview settings to see them. 11. Fixed Chinese filenames displaying correctly in a ZIP preview but incorrectly when opening the same archive. 12. Fixed premature errors when creating ZIPs from large folders and improved conflict handling and cancellation when extracting to external drives. 13. Browse PDFs in full-page view or navigate by thumbnail. Password-protected PDFs inside archives use a compact unlock panel. 14. Convert OFD documents to PDF and get improved page layout when exporting Markdown to PDF. 15. Improved PDF-to-image output on external volumes. Conversion failures give more specific reasons to help you retry. 16. The workspace, settings and utility windows use a native glass appearance, with a choice of tab styles. 17. Open a tab in a separate window from its context menu while keeping the original tab in place. 18. The workspace opens wider and remembers your size. Settings is resizable too. 19. Tabs, the path bar and the sidebar now use matching localized names for Desktop, Downloads and Documents. 20. Select a list item from its name, row space or metadata columns. Drag from empty space to select a range and press Esc to cancel. 21. Renamed files stay selected and in view after sorting in list and column views. Browsing into a folder keeps column view active. 22. Improved Finder tag colors, sidebar tag sync and tag search. Custom sidebar tags are also available in the file’s tag picker. 23. Creating a file or folder in a large directory no longer briefly clears the existing listing. 24. Choose a compatible default sharing service and send files to it from the context menu, or use the system share sheet to pick another target. 25. Improved access to Floating Files from full-screen apps. Moving a Super Preview window no longer triggers file staging. 26. Lightning Search opacity now applies to the whole background. At 100%, content behind the window is fully obscured. 27. Stalled cloud folders no longer block healthy locations. If indexing pauses, search by name with Spotlight in allowed locations. 28. Improved free-space checks before NAS sync. When an external drive is busy, DirDeck explains why it cannot eject and lets you retry. 29. Open GitHub Issues or write an App Store review from Settings > About. 30. Back up and restore bookmarks, tag settings, common paths and preferences by category. 31. Expand archive folders inline. The path bar preserves the original hierarchy, including folders named after the archive. 32. See date ranges for creation, modification and last use when selecting multiple items. 33. Apply example match and replacement patterns in the batch rename editor.

1. File conversion: work with 18 common input formats across images, PDF, text, audio and video. Choose the conversions available for each file type, convert in batches and keep your originals. 2. Custom app icons: choose from 12 alternative icons or import your own image. Your choice appears while DirDeck is running and is remembered for the next launch. 3. Image mosaic tool: cover sensitive areas or add emoji stickers, with categories and search. Save beside the original or choose another location. The editor closes after saving and selects the new file. 4. Batch actions for search results: select multiple matches to copy, move, share, compress, trash or stage them together. 5. Search external and network locations: add external drives, mounted NAS shares and folders made available on your Mac by services such as OneDrive. Authorize and index a location to search its filenames. 6. Transfer files both ways with Finder: choose copy or move when organizing files between DirDeck and Finder. 7. Conversion settings: see which output formats each file type supports and turn off options you do not use. 8. Super Preview actions: copy to a location, send, rename, move to Trash or share a file while previewing it. 9. Folder and archive previews: search filenames, expand subfolders and preview the files inside. 10. Preview scaling: improved zoom for images, PDFs and file lists makes details and long filenames easier to inspect. 11. Search results in tabs: continue browsing results in a new tab while keeping your search and selection. 12. Search filters and keyboard controls: improved filters, examples and keyboard selection make repeated searches easier. 13. Folder view memory: new installations remember sorting, grouping, view mode, visible columns and column widths by default. 14. Familiar context menus: new installations start with the Finder-style menu. Switch to the DirDeck style or customize actions; enjoy clearer icons and long filenames. 15. Archives: improved extraction compatibility and thumbnails. Built-in double-click extraction creates a folder named after the archive by default, with an option to extract into the current folder. 16. Cloud and NAS folders: improved incomplete iCloud folder listings and retention of temporarily disconnected network locations. Cloud-root additions and removals now refresh the sidebar. 17. Desktop organization: improved stability when switching desktops, working with regions and previewing files. The search widget's lock button now sits on the right, matching other regions. 18. Floating Files and staging: improved file drops, organization across locations and selection restoration. 19. Return key and opening files: fixed Return triggering Rename when configured to open files. Terminal files blocked by Mac App Store restrictions now offer guidance to open them in Finder. 20. Discover the guide: a one-time red dot on the top-left DirDeck icon highlights the feature and shortcut guide. Open it once to clear the dot across all windows, relaunches and future updates.

More ways to organize, find and work with files: 1. Colored tab groups: group project tabs, collapse or expand groups, and reorder them. 2. Tabs and split panes: drag a tab onto another tab's center to combine them into up to four panes, each keeping its own browsing state. 3. Navigation shortcuts: configure tab, pane and common-location actions. Context menus show the current enabled bindings. 4. Global Lightning Search: open search with a customizable shortcut from anywhere. 5. Richer search conditions: combine file types, names, paths and advanced filters, even without a main keyword. 6. Clearer search sorting: sort by name, modification date, creation date or size, in either direction. 7. Readable results: separate file names and parent paths, with highlighted matches. 8. Floating search scopes: search all indexed locations or only the current folder and its descendants. 9. External-drive shortcuts: right-click a browsable external drive or disk image to add it to Lightning Search. Requires access, indexing and a connected device. 10. Clearer search setup: improved guidance for authorized locations, included folders and exclusions. 11. Keep search context: preview or share a result without starting over. Improved Return-key behavior, keyboard selection and input focus. 12. Desktop management: authorize desktop access, organize files by type or custom region, and collapse regions you are not using. 13. Opening from Show Desktop: fixed folder opening after the desktop gesture so the browsing window becomes visible. Normal desktop use still reuses an existing window. 14. Collect into a new folder: the new folder stays in the desktop region used for the action. 15. Rename after creation: new desktop files and folders enter inline rename with their names selected. 16. Roomier inline rename: use available width before wrapping, and fix refresh interruptions and leftover editing fields. 17. Smoother interaction: reduce redundant updates during desktop dragging and improve returning to existing tabs. 18. Consistent Send To and Copy To: cascading menus in search results, floating search, Floating Files and the managed desktop offer common and favorite locations. 19. Browse all subfiles: folder menus in search, Floating Files and the managed desktop can open all descendant files in a new tab. 20. Copy File Names: copy plain-text names with real extensions, one name per line for multiple selections. 21. Create from the clipboard: save clipboard text or images directly as files. 22. Custom folder icons: choose colors, symbols, text or images. Applying or restoring icons updates the managed desktop. 23. Separate terminal and editor settings: select defaults, add tools and drag to reorder each list. 24. Clearer external tools: real app icons and paths distinguish applications. Tool editing has explicit Save and Cancel actions. 25. Open in Editor on the toolbar: available in More, and pinnable via toolbar customization. 26. Operation completion sounds: play once after a successful batch copy or move. Optional in settings, respecting output volume and mute. 27. EPUB reading: preview chapter text and images, navigate the contents or adjacent chapters, and scroll through long chapters. 28. Easier row dragging: drag files from selected-row backgrounds or metadata columns while preserving blank-area selection. 29. Stable refresh: better preserve selection and scroll position as files appear, sorting updates or Floating Files refreshes. 30. Live icon sizing: apply the icon-view size setting to current panes and use it for new windows and tabs. 31. External-device actions: eject devices from their menus with clear prompts. 32. Permanent deletion: a separate action beside Move to Trash asks for confirmation by default. Permanent deletion cannot be undone. 33. Operation reference and guidance: clearer common actions, current shortcuts, authorization, errors and translations. 34. Improved quit stability and permission-guide cleanup.

Version 1.7 brings more powerful search, flexible workspaces, and smoother previews and file operations. • Lightning Search now uses its own local file index, with visual filters and advanced search expressions. • Content search shows results as they arrive. Preview, open, or copy available results while searching continues. Changing conditions clears old results and shows search progress. • New static workspaces update only when you save. Opening one returns to its saved folders and layout. Choose automatic or manual saving when creating a workspace, and switch modes in Manage Workspaces. • Split panes can be opened as separate tabs. • Customize folder icons to make important folders easier to recognize. • Drag files or folders onto the bookmarks bar to add shortcuts. Drag folders into Common Paths to add frequent locations. • Folder windows in Super Preview can show files from nested folders in one sortable, flattened view. • Preview animated GIFs. Improved video playback controls stay easier to see and use, including with portrait videos. • A Delete shortcut is now available in the right-hand preview. • Clicking outside a preview opened from search closes only the top preview, keeping search results available. • Folders First persists across tabs and app restarts. The Sort menu also offers Remember Folder Sorting and Grouping. • Optionally show available disk space in the status bar. • Clearer highlights identify folder drop targets. Dragging to reveal Floating Files opens its Staging tab by default. • Improved iCloud Drive listings follow Finder visibility settings and address duplicate or missing folders. • Fixed search and PDF preview crashes, and application-list and icon loading in Open With. Improved selection and dragging in large folders, plus inline naming for new files and folders. • Improved SMB and WebDAV connection and authorization handling, bookmark management, and menu alignment. • Switching Apple accounts on the same Mac retains previously verified purchases that remain valid on that installation, reducing interruptions. Subscription expiration dates are unchanged.

1. Fixed file drops between panes and windows failing to copy or move files. 2. Shortened Shift hints during dragging and prevented clipped instructions. 3. Deleting multiple files now updates related panes and windows immediately; failed items reappear. 4. Fixed incomplete sorting after loading folders in batches, which could make downloaded files difficult to find. 5. Improved reimporting Finder favorites. When macOS does not return favorites, choose folders from the system file picker's sidebar. 6. Fixed Folder Sync incorrectly reporting an access error for an accessible folder. 7. Application icons remain visible in Open With and default-application menus. 8. Fixed reordering workspaces by dragging to the end of the management list.

1. Folder Sync can update either side or keep changes flowing in both directions. 2. Preview changes before syncing and choose how to handle conflicts. 3. Schedule saved sync tasks to run daily, weekly, or monthly. 4. Other sync items keep moving while iCloud files are downloading. 5. Browse folder trees with the arrow keys to expand, collapse, and move up. 6. Select multiple files by dragging from empty space in List and Columns. 7. Drop files directly onto folders in List, Icons, Columns, and Gallery. 8. Drop files onto another tab or pane to send them to its folder. 9. Common Paths and Floating Files now accept file drops too. 10. Hold Shift while dragging to switch between copying and moving. 11. Renaming to an existing name now clearly reports the conflict. 12. Long names wrap while you rename, so more of the filename stays visible. 13. Renaming in Columns and the sidebar is clearer and more reliable. 14. Long names in cloud folders no longer cover date and other columns. 15. Alternating List row colors stay consistent after scrolling. 16. Hide the bookmarks and workspaces bar to give files more room. 17. Remember each window's size and position for your next session. 18. Recent opens in the main workspace instead of a separate dialog. 19. Filter Recent to the past week, past month, or your own date range. 20. Pin favorite folders above the current folder's regular sort order. 21. Group files in List, Icons, Columns, Gallery, and Floating Files. 22. Folders First now lives in Sort, keeping the main toolbar simpler. 23. Choose the default sort for newly opened folders. 24. Widen the Name column freely to see more of long filenames. 25. Date colors now offer Light, Medium, and High Contrast styles. 26. Start in Desktop, a chosen folder, or the location you last used. 27. Open folder results from Global Quick Search directly in DirDeck. 28. Change where Floating Files appears from its own settings. 29. Customize the top or side activation area for Floating Files. 30. Resize Floating Files and browse selected files with the keyboard more easily. 31. Use the arrow keys to move through files in the same folder in Super Preview. 32. Open a file or send a copy straight from its preview. 33. Extract supported archives beside the original from Preview. 34. Connect to servers using SMB, AFP, NFS, WebDAV, or FTP. 35. Folder contents refresh more promptly after downloads, renames, and deletions. 36. Return to your workspace faster using a recently verified purchase state. 37. Buy Lifetime Access during an Annual Access period; manage renewal in the App Store. 38. Existing trial, annual, and lifetime access remain recognized after updating. 39. Open a new DirDeck window from the Dock menu.

1.5 updates the toolbar, folder information and search actions, with fixes for restored tabs, shortcut recording and renaming. Toolbar and sorting • An uncustomized toolbar shows icons only, with Sort last and AirDrop in More. Existing icon-and-text preferences are preserved. • More now includes icons for commands such as New Tab, Quick Look and AirDrop. Customize Tool Order and Visibility lets you arrange and show the actions you use. • Folders First is off by default, so files and folders follow the selected sort together. Turn it on when needed; existing preferences are preserved. Tabs and file actions • Fixed a brief blank view on the first switch to a restored tab after reopening a window. • Open duplicate locations when needed, then use Remove Duplicate Tabs or Shift + Command + K to tidy up. Pinned and multi-pane tabs are kept. • Fixed unresponsive shortcut recording. Record primary or alternate shortcuts, then choose Apply. Improved rename entry from Return and context menus. • Fixed unintended opening after dragging in single-click mode. Copy, Cut and Copy Path show brief status feedback, which can be disabled in Interaction settings. Folder information and previews • Select a folder to calculate its contents size in the Inspector. Incomplete scans of large folders show a lower bound rather than presenting a partial total as complete. • Folder and archive contents load as you expand them. Browse subfolders and preview files in the Inspector; double-click a folder to navigate there. • The Inspector offers Rename and Copy Path. Improved Sony ARW identification and Illustrator previews; preview availability depends on the file and system support. Global search • Each result has separate Copy Path and Open Directly actions. Copy keeps search open; Open Directly uses the default application. • Full-width separators connect each filename and path to its actions. Click the result body or press Return to locate the file as before. Bookmarks and network locations • Bookmark folder disclosure arrows sit beside their names, making the relationship easier to see. • Mounted NAS shares with an identifiable server are grouped by server. Expand a server to access its shares instead of seeing every share at the top level of Locations. Dates, filenames and appearance • Choose full or relative dates independently of colored date backgrounds. A color guide explains how to identify recently modified files. • Choose where long filenames truncate in icon and gallery views. Browse the gallery with arrow keys, and configure blank-area double-click to go up or back. • Choose native or colored sidebar icons and list thumbnails by file category. Date templates for new filenames offer presets and placement without adding unwanted separators. Extraction and reliability • Faster ZIP extraction, especially for many small files. Keep browsing and selecting files during extraction, or cancel the operation. • Fixed a global search indexing issue that could cause sustained high CPU usage and abnormal energy consumption on macOS 15. Improved cancellation when switching previews and background work.

• Floating Files brings staging, Downloads, bookmarks and saved folders into one window, with window and thumbnail resizing, inline folder expansion, and move or copy drag-out. • A configurable Floating Ball offers pane navigation and file actions, with customizable double-click, hover actions, order and transparency. • List view supports configurable columns and inline folder expansion. • Improved rapid tab switching, dense-folder browsing, window resizing and preview-width preservation. • Fixed global-search cancellation and repeated background work that could leave search waiting and increase CPU usage. • Fixed Floating Files reveal and Quick Look actions, and removed the active border when returning to a single pane. • Improved cloud-folder icons, archive file previews and PDF-to-image export with clearer quality choices. • Fixed bookmark deletion and selection. Built-in new-file templates remain blank, with a neutral Excel sheet name. • Context menus show available shortcuts, including Cut. Update reminders link to the changelog. • New Diagnostics exports a local performance report with anonymous operation events and available historical system hang stacks. Nothing is uploaded automatically. • Settings are organized into Basics and Special Features. Automatic Floating Files placement prefers the notch when available, preserving saved choices.

DirDeck 1.3 makes everyday file organization more convenient: • Add saved SMB, AFP, and NFS network locations directly from the sidebar, with protocol-specific guidance and address examples. Rename, reconnect, or remove saved locations in one place. • Create tags directly from the sidebar and choose their colors before assigning them to files. • Import Finder favorites and customize sidebar navigation. • New installations open with a balanced window layout and preview enabled. Existing window and preview preferences are preserved. • Refined sidebar controls, preview resizing, and file-browsing interactions, with reliability improvements. • Update checks continue while the app stays open, with a redesigned reminder and options to hide it for today or this week. • Fixed mixed-language sidebar and empty-folder messages after changing the app language.

DirDeck 1.2 adds persistent Workspaces and faster Finder Tags: • Save a tab as a named Workspace that automatically preserves its 1–4 pane layout, paths, history, view settings, sorting, grouping, selection, and active pane • Open a Workspace in a new tab by default, or switch the current tab from Settings • Browse Finder Tags in their own address and file view, including custom tags and progressive local results • Move panes between layout positions and see a pale-green destination highlight when dragging across panes or windows • Adjust File Transit transparency and see concise import dates instead of a running timer • Refined bookmark, Workspace, settings, archive-preview, and sidebar visuals, plus reliability and performance fixes

DirDeck 1.1 makes everyday file work faster and more reliable: • Much smoother tab switching and live window resizing • Adaptive tabs with persistent custom names • Network locations through macOS, including SMB, AFP, and NFS addresses • More reliable external-drive authorization and File Transit drag-out • Finder-compatible copy, paste, and move-paste • Batch extension renaming and 10–17 pt interface sizing • Image watermarking, background removal, and improved Gallery proportions • Better iCloud image and UTF-8 Markdown previews • Numerous layout, first-row, drag-and-drop, and stability fixes