This update resolves a crash when using the Frame tool with a RAW photo and fixes issues loading plain images.

This update kicks off a series aimed at cutting down the app's memory use during exports. Our goal? Stop those annoying crashes when exporting big photos on older devices.

This update fixes a crash when switching between photos.

Today we’re rolling out Extended Metadata, a major upgrade to Darkroom’s metadata viewer. The metadata system has been completely rebuilt to be faster, more reliable, and much more comprehensive. • Added Print support on Mac. • Improved the speed and reliability of photo previews. • Fixed duplicate photo imports when the app wasn’t already running. • Fixed the iPhone mask selector so it scrolls properly when there are more than 3 options. • Fixed several mask orientation issues when editing videos. • Fixed an issue where depth and subject masks could be generated unexpectedly on videos. • Improved various localisations throughout the app. • Fixed unclear error messages when switching to another app. • Fixed a crash on Mac when using the “Edit with Darkroom” option. • Fixed a crash that could occur on 7th‑gen or older iPads. • Fixed a crash when calculating Smart Frame colours.

# Bug Fixes - Resolved app crash on launch - Fixed issue causing app to crash when starting due to purchase system glitch. - Fixed crash while swapping photos quickly - Solved crash from threading error during fast photo switches. - Batch photo selection crash fixed - Resolved crash in batch action bar resizing. - Keyboard issue fixed in copyright editing - Keyboard now stays open when editing copyright in export options. - Removed unnecessary error dialogs - Error message while switching apps no longer appears wrongly. - Fixed photo library update errors - Cleared false errors during photo library edits. # Improvements - New "Report an Issue" design - Feedback form is now more user-friendly. Email remembered for future feedback. - Feedback warning without photos - Notice added for reports without recent photo use, explaining info limits.

Bug Fixes - Crashes on iPad startup fixed — Resolved the issue where some iPad users faced app crashes during launch. - RAW photos loading issue fixed — Corrected the error with previously edited RAW photos showing "Unable to initialize input image." - Video edge artifact fixed — Removed the black line that appeared on the edges of videos during pan or zoom. - Enhanced mask gesture handling — Improved accuracy when dragging mask control points, ensuring gestures register correctly.

- Bug report emails added — Option to include your email for easier follow-up on bug reports. - Frame preview fixes — Frame thickness now consistent between preview and export. - Unblocked video controls — Subscription banner no longer covers playback controls. - Music uninterrupted — Promotional videos won't pause audio from other apps. - Video export crash fixed — Resolved crash during video export process. - Photo switching crash fixed — Resolved rare crash when switching images quickly.

Bug Fixes - Resolved blurry previews for RAW photos, ensuring full-resolution displays. - Fixed crash when opening images for editing. - Addressed rendering issues with oversized images. - Eliminated error messages when rapidly switching photos. - Resolved export crash with masked RAW photos; exports work smoothly now. - Fixed batch export issues with multiple photos; now reliably complete. - Restored crop handles visibility after Undo. - Maintained aspect ratio selection visibility post-rotation. - Corrected export problems with rotated, framed photos; alignment fixed. Improvements - Enhanced "Edit With Darkroom" on Mac for smoother photo edits. - Enlarged batch action button tap targets for consistency. - Improved grid overlay icons in Transform tool on Mac for better scaling.

Stability - Resolved a crash when rapidly scrolling through the photo library - Fixed a crash from incorrect photo resource access during quick navigation - Corrected a crash due to loading conflicts when swapping images swiftly - Addressed a crash from missing rendering resources in the app - Fixed crashes related to syncing presets Photo Browsing - Resolved issues with images appearing low-res upon return, ensuring full quality with tool use - Fixed blank images during library navigation - Corrected blank images caused by previous photo unloading delays - Enhanced performance for generating thumbnails while browsing library General - Reduced unnecessary error messages in the photo preview --- These updates enhance stability and reliability for quick photo navigation, addressing crashes and blank previews caused by loading issues.

Bug Fixes: Crop Tool - Fixed crop controls jolting when adjusting a rotated image with an aspect ratio - Improved detection of crop gestures on rotated images - Corrected cursor direction when dragging crop edges on rotated images - Aspect ratio selector now properly flips when the photo is sideways - Fixed "View Original" long-press clashing with crop gestures Video - Addressed audio echo in exported videos - Solved black video preview issue during editing General - Fixed swiping for Flag & Reject in landscape mode - Improved retrieval of edits from exported images - Fixed "View Original" button not responding on Mac

- You can now create multiple inverted masks of the same type. - Fixed an issue affecting some third‑party integrations.

- Resolved issue causing frames to export as black on certain photos. - Resolved issue hindering successful preset sharing. - Resolved issue preventing ML-based masks generation for some RAW images. - Now displays error message when video loading fails. - Fixed crash when using Darkroom via Shortcut with app closed. - Fixed startup crash for older iPads using A10 chips.

• The Sharpness slider is back in mask adjustments, so you can sharpen only the masked areas. • Live Photo exports now detect stalls more reliably, cutting down on hangs and timeout alerts. • Better error reporting. • Fixed a crash related to Presets.

We've fixed an issue where some photos didn’t load if they needed downloading from iCloud.

• Bug reports now send more reliably, even if your device is offline at the time. • Video playback has been improved. • Importing and browsing photos is now more reliable and less likely to suddenly quit. • Editing tools now behave more consistently, with fewer crashes when switching or adjusting controls.

New in this update: 1. Resolved crash issue during export 2. Improved clarity for some images 3. Retain Free/As Shot aspect ratio across images 4. Fixed favourite preset order not saving

• Fixed issues affecting RAW+JPEG images. • Fixed a crash caused by very large image sizes. • Fixed an issue where videos could appear stretched after cropping. • Fixed issues that caused flashing or blank previews when swiping through photos.

We've fixed the missing "Report an Issue" button in the "…" menu in the editor. Please use this option to report any issues or glitches you find so we can address them. Cheers!

Update Fixes: 1. Resolved errors in metadata viewer on opening 2. Corrected filename in metadata viewer 3. Fixed crash after deleting last album item

This update includes the following fixes: 1. A solution for the last occurrence of blurriness in exports. The problem, related to sharpness, presented in various ways. We've tackled the core issue. 2. Fixed an export problem that caused video colors to appear washed out and desaturated.

Fixed a bug where "Copy Edits" didn't appear in the menu on iOS until you left the photo and came back. Enhanced diagnostic logs for better bug reporting, helping us fix remaining issues in this release.

What's New in This Update: 1. Resolved an issue causing a double-vision effect during export when using sharpness and clarity together. 2. Fixed a bug where Frame settings weren't applied in some exports.

We've fixed common app crashes in this update.

This update fixes the common crashes in Darkroom 7 and resolves the zooming issue when editing tools aren't open.

Darkroom 7 is here, faster, smoother, and more accurate than ever. Our brand-new render engine makes every edit feel instant: sharper previews, buttery scrolling, quicker RAW loading, precision video playback and 8K support, and rock-solid performance across photos and video. We’re also introducing two new creative tools: Bloom for a soft cinematic glow, and Halation for rich, film-like character. Together unlocking expressive new looks. Version 7.0.2 fixes the following issues: # Bug Fixes • Fixed a crash that could occur when viewing photos in Recents. • Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash when resetting edits on photos that use depth or segmentation-based adjustments. # Image Quality Improvements • Addressed a rendering problem affecting the Clarity tool on certain devices, improving consistency and overall image quality.