Photopia Version History
Photopia Creator and Photopia Director.
Version 2.5.1232 – November 19 2025
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added keyboard shortcut for Combine Slides (Ctrl+Shift+C)
Added usage count indicators for tracks in the Music Library
Added support for the Wizard choosing Slide Style and Transition variants
Added option to export Favorites list for use in other Photopia installations
Added option to Copy featured settings between Layers when making an Effect
Fixed intermittent problem causing low resolution Layers in video-based output
Fixed startup crash that could occur if Favorites list became corrupt
Fixed unintended transparency for Gradient Layer color stops
Fixed issue where file usage details could cause UI problem
Fixed default Scaling selection for Frames
Fixed issue caused by renaming a Project
Fixed various issues with Crop feature
Fixed several push-based Transitions
Version 2.5.1201 – June 24 2025
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added option to Cancel the Project loading process
Improved the layout of the Video Trimmer window
Fixed issue with slideshow captions on output Menus
Fixed issue with certain Slide Transitions not working
Fixed issue with certain Layer Transition settings
Version 2.5.1196 – May 29 2025
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Fixed issue with Crop presets in some Slide Styles
Fixed issue with Edge Size default in some Transitions
Version 2.5.1192 – May 21 2025
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Director and Creator
Improved error message when importing incompatible effects
Fixed issue with flickering global captions in Preview playback
Fixed issue with global caption macros in Standalone Shows
Fixed issue with version number in the revision history
Fixed crash caused by special characters in file paths
Fixed issue with Loop option in Standalone Shows
Fixed issue with the caption Visibility option
Fixed issue with Crop presets in Slide Styles
Fixed issue with Transition Variants
Director Only
Added the number of Variants to Transition Projects list
Version 2.5.1187 – April 29 2025
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Fixed issue with default Settings for Slide Styles
Fixed wording in several Output Completed windows
Fixed various issues related to trimming certain video layers
Fixed issue with how Settings are shown in Slide Style preview
Fixed issue with adding keyframes at the start or end of a layer
Version 2.5.1181 – April 23 2025
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added new Publish window with updated icons
Added new options window for each Output Type
Added output presets for TikTok, LinkedIn, and Projector
Added details to File Information tab showing where a file is used
Improved the window shown after creating output
Fixed issue with UI for Variant selection
Fixed issue with direct uploads to Vimeo
Fixed color issue affecting some JPG files
Fixed issue with Spin Behaviors for captions
Fixed menu bar after fullscreen playback on Mac
Fixed how Frames are applied to cropped images
Fixed variant selection for Slide Styles with captions
Fixed reapplication of Slide Styles after content changes
Fixed issue with 3D Pan motion for layers inside a Group
Version 2.1.1160 – March 3 2025
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Changed the Music Library from paged to scrolling list
Fixed issue where the M key could toggle Mute in Preview
Fixed missing audio in videos with multiple audio channels
Fixed issue with layer names in Slide Styles that use Frames
Fixed issue where Slides list could be replaced by Menu pages
Fixed issue where Esc key could disable Full Screen playback mode
Version 2.1.1154 – February 18 2025
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added support for Layer Frames
Added support for Slide Style Settings
Added support for Transition Settings
Added video output presets for TikTok
Added a Crop preset for 3:4 aspect ratio
Added video output presets for vertical Slideshows
Added the Contact Us option to Help Center window
Added a Recently Used category to the Music Library
Added a Recently Previewed category to the Music Library
Added instructions to Music Library for using local music tracks
Added thumbnail size presets to right-click menu in the Browser
Added an Invert Motion option to the right-click menu for Keyframes
Changed target of third-party Tutorials to Vimeo
Improved how Keyframes are positioned in Slide Styles
Improved the Aspect Ratio selection option for Slideshows
Improved visual feedback to indicate when Preview playback is Muted
Fixed issue with Bezier controls
Fixed issue with global caption Layers
Fixed the Date Taken column in the Browser
Fixed issue with Layer Position after Fly Out
Fixed issue with applying a Filter to a video Layer
Fixed issue with some Behavior effects not working
Fixed issue with accuracy of Rotation Center option
Fixed issue with aspect ratio in Custom video output
Fixed issue with Replaceable Layer option for new Layers
Fixed issue with content duplication when resetting a Layer
Fixed issue with Slide Style filter not working in some cases
Fixed audio removal for video Layers when Speed is not 100%
Fixed issue with the Shatter Transition and updated the effect
Fixed issue with Adjustments not working on Solid Color Layers
Fixed renamed Slide Styles and Transitions not working until restart
Fixed issue where Slide Transitions could become lost in Sequences
Fixed issue with switched subscriptions that have a different quantity
Fixed issue with Taskbar detection during Full Screen preview playback
Fixed the Soundtrack fading out where video Layers have Volume set to zero
Fixed flash in Transitions where show Background image has Color Adjustments
Director only
Added option to create Slide Styles with Featured Settings
Added option to create Slide Styles with selectable Variants
Added option to create Transitions with Featured Settings
Added option to create Transitions with selectable Variants
Added option to use Slide Transition examples when creating Slide Styles
Version 2.1.1077 – June 14 2024
Platform:
Windows
Mac
All Platforms:
Fixed issue with licenses for Silver Music Library
Mac only:
Fixed issue with layout of Create Style Window
Version 2.1.1074 – June 12 2024
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added option to toggle Auto Renew setting from Manage Account
Changed Quick Sync to include incoming transition of first selected slide
Changed Quick Sync to ignore Manual times when Auto times present
Fixed issue where Music Library tracks could have zero duration
Fixed issue with using multiple fonts in one caption
Fixed issue with using program offline
Fixed issue with Font browser
Version 2.1.1069 – May 30 2024
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Fixed some issues with account management and program registration
Some internal fixes
Version 2.1.1066 – May 24 2024
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Fixed issue where program could return to evaluation mode after update
Fixed issue where projects that contain copied slides from other projects could not be saved
Fixed issue where previewing a slide style would reset the show background
Version 2.1.1061 – May 21 2024
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Fixed issue where program could return to evaluation mode after update
Version 2.1.1060 – May 20 2024
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added new Account Management system
Added new Music Collection subscriptions
Added new variations of the Radar transitions
Added missing details to Variant information window
Fixed issue with Home Screen search ignoring the active group
Fixed issue with Variant settings for 4×5 and 9×16 being linked
Fixed issue where valid registration could give incorrect error
Fixed hang when importing videos from Slide Styles
Fixed issue with motion easing
Version 2.0.1029 – February 22 2024
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Director and Creator:
Added an Abstract category to layer Shape feature
Improved error message for Blu-ray output issues
Improved readability in Caption Effects preview
Changed search option in Music Library to also include lyrics
Fixed issue with settings for duplicated tracks in the Show Soundtrack
Fixed issue with search option when Music Library set to List view
Fixed issue with copying Crop to layer with different aspect ratio
Fixed issue with incorrect audio track selection in Music Library
Fixed issue with image selection in Add Photo pop-up window
Fixed issue with how certain Caption Effects were displayed
Fixed issue with height of Export Library window
Fixed issue with Crop for different fitting modes
Fixed memory issue related to Caption Effects
Director only:
Fixed issue with window focus when using Create Style option
Version 2.0.1019 – January 17 2024
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Director and Creator:
Added option to filter Music Library by Artist
Added a Favorites toggle to Details mode in the Music Library
Added an ‘Add to Placeholders’ option to right-click menu in Browser
Added dismissable warning message when syncing audio from Slides list
Added support for cloud storage services in Computer section of the Browser
Added options to Expand / Collapse and Select All / None in Copy Settings windows
Fixed missing settings in Effects tab when effect selected from Animations tab
Fixed issue with Crop settings when Content uses different fitting modes
Fixed video layer Duration label when using non-default Speed setting
Fixed issue where Copy Settings window could list incorrect options
Fixed issue with editing default Slide / Transition Duration option
Fixed issue where images could incorrectly be shown as ‘missing’
Fixed issue with missing background layers during Transitions
Fixed issue with importing certain older ProShow slideshows
Fixed issue with Fly-In effect Pan Right for Captions
Fixed layout of various warning message windows
Fixed issues with how effects are imported
Fixed issue with unused Caption content
Fixed issues with Copy Settings
Director only:
Added option to provide metadata for Templates
Fixed issue with exporting packages that have duplicate content
Version 2.0.990 – September 09 2023
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added compatibility mode for DVD / AVCHD output
Fixed issue with Follow Filter related Bezier curves and Easing modes
Fixed issue with description display in Package installation window
Fixed issue where Crop region could be reset incorrectly
Fixed issue with Easing for non-Position options
Fixed several uncommon crash conditions
Director only:
Fixed issue where Slide Style projects could contain unused audio / video files
Version 2.0.983 – September 06 2023
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added new tracks to the Music Library
Added support for Bezier curves on motion paths
Added an Easing Graph window for Animation Easing
Added option to Reload image layers from Layers list
Improved support for small fonts in caption text editors
Changed how Animation Easing works for Position options
Changed tutorial videos to open with default web browser
Removed the Smoothing option (replaced by Bezier curves)
Removed option for Animation Easing to span multiple Keyframes with Position enabled
Removed option for Horizontal / Vertical Position to be enabled independently at a Keyframe
Fixed issue in Slide Style editor where non-replaceable content could be shown in Content list
Fixed issue in Transition browser where Include Background option could be reset
Fixed memory leak in video output when Sharpen or Chroma Key were in use
Fixed issue where deleting a layer could cause problems with Content order
Fixed issue in Wizard Themes where chosen Transitions might not be used
Fixed issue where Keyframe markers could remain after switching layers
Fixed issue with lost Styles in Wizard Theme when exporting a Package
Fixed hang on Mac when creating / opening slideshow after installation
Fixed issue with importing content from packages on the Mac platform
Fixed issue with Group Layer info not updating after switching layers
Fixed issue with Undo / Redo when inserting a layer into a group
Fixed issue where Slide Style browser could show incorrect list
Fixed issue where audio files could fail to reimport properly
Fixed captions imported from older ProShow slideshows
Fixed issue where Crop on Content object could be lost
Fixed issues with Crossfade Grayscale transitions
Fixed issue with copying Scaling to other layers
Fixed issue with replacing existing Slide Styles
Fixed issues with Bold and Italic in captions
Fixed issues with audio sync feature
Fixed issue with adding custom audio volume points on the Mac platform
Fixed issue with right side of UI being cut off on 1280-wide screens
Fixed issue with copying Caption Color / Texture to other layers
Version 2.0.955 – April 12 2023
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Fixed issue with Crop aspect ratio
Fixed issue with renaming slideshows from the Home Screen
Fixed issue with non-replaceable content in downloaded effects
Fixed issue with Slide Style preview not updating after video import
Version 2.0.950 – March 29 2023
Platform:
Windows
Mac
- Fixed issue with applying slide styles with video
Version 2.0.949 – March 28 2023
Platform:
Windows
Mac
Added new Package feature for delivering Effects
Added control for Include Background option in custom Transitions
Added option to apply Show Defaults to current slideshow from Preferences
Added prompt to use Slide Style variant if appropriate after changing content
Added option to drag slideshows to new order in DVD / Blu-ray output window
Added an “Add to Show” button in Browser Tab for Solid Colors / Gradients
Added an “Add to Selected Slides” button in Browser Tab for Solid Colors / Gradients
Improved Copy Project to maintain same Project Group for new project
Improved automatic expansion behavior for Project Group list
Improved wording for error reporting option in Preferences
Improved the UI for Show Defaults in Preferences
Improved UI for managing downloadable Effects
Fixed issue with Custom Volume Points in Timeline when track volume not at 100%
Fixed problem with image linking between slides in exported Templates
Fixed issue with Preview update after dropping image into Watermark
Fixed missing save prompt when closing Project after certain changes
Fixed problem with Adjustment Layers in Groups during Transitions
Fixed issue with Content Crop on duplicated Layers with Vignettes
Fixed issue with Include Background option in Transitions browser
Fixed issue with Fade In / Out updates after closing Audio Trimmer
Fixed incorrect Project Group for Projects created from Templates
Fixed issue with Content Crop update after changing layer source
Fixed issue where number boxes could receive the wrong input
Fixed issue with displayed Volume of Custom Volume Points
Fixed issue with linked Layers after creating Slide duplicate
Fixed issue with layer Position values at interior Keyframes
Fixed issue with Used in This Show category for Transitions
Fixed issue where Watermark did not have Scaling option
Fixed issue with Mapping Modes for Textures on Outlines
Fixed issue with Slide Style preview for very short slides
Fixed issue with Browser not opening in correct location
Fixed issue with selecting Layer Fly-in / Fly-out Effects
Fixed issue with global layers in combined slideshows
Fixed issue with Undo / Redo when editing captions
Fixed issue with Outlines in Groups during editing
Fixed issue with Order option on Caption Fly-Outs
Fixed issue with Gradient previews being clipped
Fixed issue with renaming Slide Style Projects
Fixed issue with Masks inside Tilted Groups
Fixed issue with Content Adjustments
Fixed typo in Music Library tooltip
Fixed issue with Crop on Gradients
Various stability and performance improvements
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