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Changelog

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

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)