* 3D Model Support This update expands creative file and 3D model support, with improvements to iCloud refresh, playback behavior, and library startup reliability. What's New • Preview supported 3D models with AR viewing for .stl, .obj, .usd, .usdz, .abc, .dae, .scn, and .glb • Import and preview PSD and Procreate files Fixes • Videos now respect Ambient Mode • Live Photo slideshows now advance correctly to the next item • Manual iCloud refresh rebuilds from current metadata

*Live Photo support Hive now has full Live Photo support, with more reliable library launch, importing, and Home browsing. What’s New - Import, browse, and save Live Photos - Live Photo previews in ImportCenter - Major Home UI refinements Optimizations - Smoother library switching - More dependable library launch and recovery Fixes - Fixed some content being unreachable in ImportCenter - Fixed cases where ImportCenter showed empty previews - Fixed a paused iCloud import preparation flow that could block an existing library from opening - Fixed Folder Detail flicker during swipe-back - Fixed repeated provider reads from clipboard and drag imports

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*Faster, More Reliable Library Loading We’ve improved Hive’s cache system and read performance, so libraries start faster than ever. Your references are ready almost instantly, so you can start working without waiting. What’s New • Added markup support for WebP images • Added HTML file import and preview Optimizations • Large libraries open much faster • Smoother thumbnail scrubbing in Content Details • More reliable cache reads and hash indexing for large libraries • Improved PDF full-screen viewing, reading mode controls, and toolbar layout Fixes • Fixed metadata editing, including names, notes, URLs, and text • Fixed Content Details dismiss transitions • Fixed the white focus outline that could appear after keyboard navigation

*Global Search and Canvas Lock Home now supports library-wide search, so you can quickly find folders and images across your collection. You can also lock the canvas from the image detail page to keep the current image fixed for tracing, reference work, or focused viewing. What’s New • Search folders and images directly from Home • Lock the canvas from the image detail menu • Jump forward or back by 15 seconds while playing audio • Import Center now supports more platforms and media types Fixes • Fixed shared-link imports that could fail after launching the app • Improved confirmation prompts when deleting items from Trash

*Experience Improvements Importing, filtering, previews, and everyday browsing now feel smoother and more reliable. What's New • Filter images by markup, including saved filters and smart folders. • Open media in a new window with Command-click on iPadOS. Improvements • Import shared links and multi-item sources more smoothly. • Use cleaner separate media windows with better video fitting. • Drag multiple selected images more reliably. • Use clearer long-press menus and black-and-white labels. • Get warned before creating a library inside another library path. Fixes • Markdown tables render better in Photo Detail. • Text notes display more reliably in Photo Detail. • Image Search keeps the source image selected after adding a result. • Fixed a memory issue when previewing unsupported files.

*Multi-Window Image Browsing Open images in a separate window on iPadOS while keeping your library visible. Great for drawing reference, side-by-side comparison, and focused viewing. What’s New • Open images in a new window on iPadOS for easier reference while drawing. Fixes • Reduced unnecessary “unsupported format” messages in Import Center. • Fixed page swiping from the edge when photos are zoomed in.

*Library Improvements This update improves importing for supported content, makes Import Center previews more stable, and fixes key library loading issues. Improvements • Improved importing for certain content format. • Made Import Center previews more stable. Fixes • Fixed macOS library folder selection issue. • Fixed iCloud libraries getting stuck after metadata import.

*Smooth Browsing Improvements • Enhanced the content grid browsing experience • Upgraded content detail viewing with better paging and zooming • Expanded support for additional content in Import Center Fixes • Resolved an issue with web bookmark saving that could cause indefinite loading • Corrected a folder creation problem during imports

*Markup with Apple Pencil You can now mark up static images with Apple Pencil on iPad, making better use of the large screen and precise pen input. You can also set custom folder covers, export folders as .eaglepack, and edit existing thumbnails directly. What's New • Mark up images with Apple Pencil • Set a custom folder cover from any photo • Export folders as .eaglepack for easier sharing • Edit existing thumbnails directly Improvements • Smarter search matching • Better color palette generation • Improved content data reliability during metadata editing Fixes • Fixed an issue where new tags could not be added correctly on iOS 17 • Fixed some data refresh issues

*Fixed a problem that was causing the local library to not load thumbnails and images properly.

*German language is now available. What's New • German localization Improvements • Better Import Center experience

*Markdown Support for Your Text What's New • You can now write and preview Markdown in text content — format your notes with headings, lists, bold, links, and more. Fixes • Fixed an issue where importing the same .eaglepack file twice could cause content errors. • Fixed URL items showing a blank preview and the share button not responding. • Panorama images now display sharper and clearer in the detail view. • Fixed a crash that could happen when viewing comments on macOS.

*Better Library Processing What's New • Support rendering '.html' content Improvements • First-time setup for iCloud custom libraries is more reliable • Safari extension imports are more reliable • Saving to albums now supports WebP and provides clearer progress feedback Fixes • Fixed an issue where subscriptions weren't recognized after restoring purchases • Fixed an issue where choosing "Use Existing Photo" didn't always apply correctly • Fixed a problem where swiping through web content in the photo viewer could accidentally flip pages • Fixed an issue where some links failed to import

*Stability Improvements Improvements • Improved iCloud Eagle library importing: already-downloaded libraries now open faster and no longer get stuck. Fixes • Fixed Photo Detail gestures on iOS & iPadOS 17: zoom and close now respond more reliably. • Fixed an issue where "Remove from Folder" could fail in Photo Detail and Folder Detail.

*Improvements & Bug Fixes This update brings a faster, smoother Hive experience across browsing, imports, and media playback. We also fixed several issues related to large libraries, folder views, and content imports. What's New • Added playback speed controls for videos and audio • Support iPad video scrubbing with trackpad and mouse support Improvements • Faster launch and smoother scrolling in large libraries • Faster, more responsive visual search • Cleaner folder browsing and empty-state layouts • Reduced app size by removing unused assets Fixes • Fixed newly imported items not appearing right away • Fixed freezes when managing tags or deleting items in large libraries • Fixed several viewing and refresh issues in folders and media details • Fix other known issues • Fixed PhotoDetail comment updates disappearing after refresh

*Improvements & Bug Fixes This update brings a faster, smoother Hive experience across browsing, imports, and media playback. We also fixed several issues related to large libraries, folder views, and content imports. What's New • Added playback speed controls for videos and audio • Support iPad video scrubbing with trackpad and mouse support Improvements • Faster launch and smoother scrolling in large libraries • Faster, more responsive visual search • Cleaner folder browsing and empty-state layouts • Reduced app size by removing unused assets Fixes • Fixed newly imported items not appearing right away • Fixed freezes when managing tags or deleting items in large libraries • Fixed several viewing and refresh issues in folders and media details • Fix other known issues

Fix some import issues ——————————— Latest Update: *All-New Visual Search for Similar Photos What's New • Search for visually similar photos from the content detail view • Create new libraries with custom paths • Video and audio now keep playing in the background • Shake to undo "Move to Trash" actions • Capture and save the current frame from a video • Long-press in content detail for quick horizontal flip Improvements • Smoother library display and switching flow • Tag filter now syncs group sorting with Tag Manager • Folder filter scroll position is now preserved • Enhanced launch stability Fixes • Fixed blank grid display in folders after navigation • More stable iCloud library traversal during add and refresh • Fixed dark/light mode not applying correctly to recently added content

*All-New Visual Search for Similar Photos What's New • Search for visually similar photos from the content detail view • Create new libraries with custom paths • Video and audio now keep playing in the background • Shake to undo "Move to Trash" actions • Capture and save the current frame from a video • Long-press in content detail for quick horizontal flip Improvements • Smoother library display and switching flow • Tag filter now syncs group sorting with Tag Manager • Folder filter scroll position is now preserved • Enhanced launch stability Fixes • Fixed blank grid display in folders after navigation • More stable iCloud library traversal during add and refresh • Fixed dark/light mode not applying correctly to recently added content

*Experience Upgrades & All-New Help Center What's New • Brand-new Help Center • Video comments now supported on content detail pages • Grid and detail views now support B&W mode toggle • Link imports now run in the background via Dynamic Island • New splice-and-add menu added Improvements • Significantly smoother grid and content detail performance on large libraries • Better stability on app launch • Redesigned and more stable library-switching card UI • More reliable iCloud metadata sync Bug Fixes • Fixed a conflict between zoom and scroll timing on photo detail view • Fixed blank widget rendering issue

*Introducing Safari Extension Safari extension captures images directly to your library, with keyboard shortcuts for faster photo workflows. Added Spanish, Korean, Portuguese support plus enhanced importing and personalization. What's New • Safari extension for direct capture • Photo navigation shortcuts • Spanish, Korean, Portuguese support • List view in folder photo details • Rule-of-thirds grid overlay • Add folders/tags/stars/notes during import and web-clipping • Maintain original dates and filenames • Limited edition DouDou app icon Improvements • Enhanced memory performance • Better MKV/AVI playback • Significantly reduced app size • Refined subject lifting UI Fixes • Resolved launch and startup issues • Fixed duplicate check crashes

*Smarter Folders. Comments. Subject Lifting. Smart Folders automatically filter your photos with powerful rules--combine multiple rule groups, nest child folders for layered logic, and customize icons and colors to match your workflow. With Apple Intelligence, simply describe what you want in natural language and let AI build the folder for you. Comments sync across devices for seamless collaboration. Subject lifting extracts what matters right from content details--all with snappier browsing and smoother playback. What's New - Smart Folders - Natural language Smart Folder creation (Apple Intelligence required) - Comments on image content - Subject Lifting on content details - Loop browsing in photo details - Animated .webp support - Raw File .dng support Improvements - Faster browsing performance - Smoother media playback - Persistent tag scroll position across popovers - Display menu always visible in bottom bar Fixes - Fixed camera UI glitches during capture - Fixed tag totals not counting tag-group-only tags - Fixed stitch waterfall layout issues - Fixed PDF thumbnail inversion and flipping - Resolved PDF index-out-of-range crashes - Fixed Uncategorized mismatches from invalid folder IDs

*Fresh Library Cards & Smoother iCloud Sync A cleaner Library layout with refreshed cards makes browsing effortless. iCloud Drive now auto-downloads on setup and loads faster--no more stalls. What's New - Auto-fetch iCloud data on library setup - Reorder Quick Access via drag & drop - Reorder Smart Filters via drag & drop - Cross-device recent & starred tag sync - Persist tag group selection in folder filters - Import video directly from camera Improvements - Refreshed Library Cards and stats - More reliable iCloud Drive loading - Clipboard auto-detect onboarding

*Drag & Drop Folder Sorting What's New - Drag folders to reorder them and move them across different levels - Text items now have a "Copy Text" option in the context menu Improvements - More stable purchase restoration Fixes - Fixed random mode showing content from subfolders inside locked folders - Fixed duplicate imports caused by failed image recognition - Fixed incorrect luminance histogram display - Fixed videos looping repeatedly before advancing in slideshows - Fixed video slideshows ignoring the "Loop Off" setting - Fixed slideshow videos not playing due to global "Auto-play Video" setting - Fixed Shortcuts triggering while app is backgrounded interrupting active slideshows

*Widgets, Shortcuts & Histogram What's New - Latest Import Widget - Instant access to recent imports - Featured Contents Widget -- Show content from selected folders - Quick Slideshow Widget -- Start slideshows in one tap - Import via Shortcuts -- Automate media imports - Shortcuts integration -- Automate slideshow playback - RGB & luminance histogram Fixes - Fixed tag group color couldn't be removed - Fixed videos could stall and fail to load - Fixed video playback failing on macOS - Fixed slideshow video playback could break after a video - Fixed Import Center error JSON handling - Fixed Import Center couldn't save imports to albums - Fixed image quality degradation during import for certain photos - Fixed folder removal fails in multi-select