Compresto 1.17: Our Latest and Greatest Update
Compresto 1.17: Our Latest and Greatest Update
25 December, 2024
We’re excited to announce that our newest version, v1.17, is now live! This release includes a variety of new features, improvements, and important bug fixes—all designed to streamline your workflow and enhance your overall experience.
🏞️ Thumbnail Limit
Now you can limit the number of files for thumbnail previews from the Settings → File Management
📌 Pin Main Window
Keep the main window pinned above all others with a simple shortcut toggle—perfect for when you need constant access
⤵️ Custom Drop Behavior
Personalize how files are handled when dropped into the main window, giving you more flexibility in your workflow
🎊 Confetti Celebrations
Enjoy a little celebration when your compression finishes successfully
🖱️ Interactive Drop Zone
The Drop Zone now follows your mouse with fun animations, adding a bit of flair to your file dragging.
Improvements
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Folder Deeplinking: Compress entire folders via the compresto://open command
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Customizable Output: Use outputDirectory, outputFolder, or outputPath parameters to specify your preferred output folder in deeplink
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Refined Deeplink Parameters: Take advantage of removeInputFile and fileNameFormat parameters for a more customized compression process
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Finder Tags Preservation: Finder tags are now retained during compression, ensuring no metadata gets lost
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Advanced File Name Formatting: New variables let you further customize how your output files are named
Bug Fixes
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Background Video Playback: Fixed an issue where videos kept playing after they were closed
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Thumbnail Preview: Tricky thumbnail issues for trimmed videos have been resolved
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Dynamic Island: Tapping on the dynamic island now works properly—no more premature dismissals during compression
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Drop Zone Settings: Drop Zone will consistently remember and apply your last-used settings
Thank you for your continued support and feedback. We hope these enhancements help you work more efficiently and enjoyably. If you have any questions, run into issues, or simply want to share your thoughts, feel free to reach out to me
Happy compressing!