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Changelog

What's new in JuicePress. Latest updates, new features, and improvements for the video compressor.

Version 1.4.0

New

  • Live frame preview while trimming — hover anywhere on the filmstrip to see the exact frame and timestamp under your cursor. Dragging the start or end handle shows the same preview, so you can pick the perfect cut before releasing
  • Click-and-drag to set a trim range — drag across the filmstrip to define a fresh start and end in one motion. Stray clicks no longer collapse your selection
  • START and END frame thumbnails — small previews now sit beneath the START and END labels so you always see what each boundary looks like
  • WebP poster images — the poster frame exported alongside each compressed video is now WebP, typically 75–90% smaller with no visible loss. File names change from *-poster.png to *-poster.webp
  • Universal build indicator — the About panel on macOS now distinguishes Universal builds from single-architecture builds

Improved

  • The JuicePress wordmark now uses its dedicated logo type across the About panel, Welcome screen, and splash
  • Pro options in Settings now lead straight to the Activation panel, so unlocking is always one click away
  • Trim filmstrip thumbnails are now spread evenly across the whole video, even on tricky source files
  • More reliable startup on Windows

Version 1.3.1

Fixed

  • Guided tour step counter now shows the current step (1 / 6, 2 / 6, etc.) instead of the raw placeholder text

Version 1.3.0

New

  • Guided tour — a quick walkthrough of the compression settings on first use so you know what every slider does. Right-click → "Show Guide" to replay it any time
  • Notices & Acknowledgements — a new in-app page listing every open-source project JuicePress is built on, with full license texts

Improved

  • Preset labels "Smallest" and "Custom" are now translated in all 10 languages
  • License notifications moved to a floating toast in the corner instead of a banner across the top
  • Smoother panel behavior — opening Settings, About, or Activation automatically closes the previous one
  • Tooltips on the Home, Settings, and About buttons so you always know what they do
  • Click the title bar text to see a quick note about the free edition
  • Windows: clicking the app icon opens the context menu

Fixed

  • Scrollbar dragging no longer moves the window
  • License banner kept reappearing after every restart even after dismissing it
  • Main window could open behind other windows after the splash screen

Version 1.2.1

Improved

  • Polished UI and improved window behavior during compression
  • Better detection of ARM64 Windows devices for native performance

Version 1.2.0

New

  • Video Editor — trim, crop, and watermark your videos right inside JuicePress (Pro feature)
    • Trim: visual filmstrip timeline with draggable handles, or type exact timestamps
    • Crop: auto-detect letterbox bars, drag to draw a crop area, or enter exact dimensions
    • Watermark: add a PNG overlay with adjustable position, opacity, and size
  • Bulk compression — compress multiple files at once (Pro feature)
  • Remember settings — your compression preferences are saved between sessions (Pro feature)
  • Freemium licensing — Free, Pro, and Pro Lifetime tiers with in-app activation
  • In-app updates — download and install updates directly, no browser needed
  • Windows ARM64 support — native build for Snapdragon-powered Windows devices

Improved

  • Redesigned loaded video screen with a cleaner layout and tabbed editor
  • Video thumbnail preview so you can see what you're compressing at a glance
  • Drop zone is now a defined area with a clear border instead of the full window
  • Progress bar shows elapsed time instead of estimated time remaining
  • Fixed choppy audio when compressing surround sound videos (5.1/7.1)
  • Poster frame now captures from the middle of the video to avoid black intros
  • Long filenames are truncated in the middle so you always see the extension
  • Toast notifications now use a frosted glass look for better readability
  • Revamped context menu with quick access to common actions
  • Better keyboard navigation — close dialogs with Escape, fewer accidental clicks

Version 1.1.0

New

  • Export poster frame as *-poster.png alongside each compressed video — ready to use as a <video> poster image
  • Custom title bar that blends with app content on macOS and Windows
  • Drag any empty area to move the window

Improved

  • Smoother window controls — dragging, minimizing, maximizing, and closing feel more responsive
  • Windows installer now shows "FreshJuice" as publisher

Fixed

  • Theme switching could fail silently on some platforms
  • Window dragging unresponsive in certain configurations

Version 1.0.0

Initial release of JuicePress for macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel) and Windows.

Features

  • Smart Presets: Web, Video-GIF, Smallest, HQ, or fully Custom compression settings
  • Real-Time Progress: Live encoding stats with speed, ETA, and frame rate
  • Drag & Drop: Drop any video file onto JuicePress and start compressing
  • Quality Control: Fine-tune CRF, resolution, frame rate, and audio settings
  • Lightweight: Minimal memory footprint with fast, native performance
  • Multi-Language: Available in 10 languages
  • Offline: No internet required after initial setup

Supported Formats

  • Input: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, GIF
  • Output: H.264 MP4 (maximum compatibility)