Release Notes

We update HashPhotos all the time in order to make your experience better.

ver 5.7.8

Nov 19, 2024

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where importing a folder into a private album was not working properly.
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when deleting a local album.
  • Various stability improvements.

ver 5.7.7

Nov 16, 2024

Improvements

  • Added shared albums to the album picker that appears when tapping the album name at the top of the thumbnail view.

  • Ensured that Rating information is retained when syncing, moving photos between system and local libraries, etc.

  • Added a menu that appears when touch and holding the Favorite or Star-Rating button in the viewer to toggle the rating mode.

  • Small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where selecting an event in the timeline had no response when Show Date Cell was turned off.
  • Fixed an issue where the Sort by Name option was not applied to the shared album list.
  • Small bug fixes.

ver 5.7.6

Nov 12, 2024

Improvements

  • Added an option to set the image format when saving a video frame as an image.

    Extract Video Frame as Image

  • Improved internal structure of the thumbnail view to support continuous updates.

    Due to these structural changes, some new issues may occur. We are working to stabilize quickly, and your understanding is appreciated. If you encounter any issues, please send the reproduction steps to support@hashphotos.app to help us resolve them faster.

  • Improved to always display video duration even when thumbnail additional info is enabled.

    Thumbnail Video Duration

  • Small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Small bug fixes.

ver 5.7.5

Oct 30, 2024

Improvements

  • Added "No Keyword" thumbnail badge to easily identify photos without keywords.

  • Enhanced Tray UI.

    • Added tray count badge

    • Display library icon in title bar

    • Automatic tray closure when empty
    • Restructured tray toolbar buttons

Fixed

  • Fixed duplicate photos issue in All Photos of a folder.

  • Stability improvements.

ver 5.7.4

Oct 24, 2024

New Features

  • 5-Star Rating

    Organize and search photos with star ratings. (Free for up to 30 images)

    • Turn On Rating Mode: Viewer > ⋯ > Options > Rating Mode
    • Show ratings on thumbnails: Settings > Thumbnail > Rating
    • Search examples: #rating=4, #rating>3

    Related Video:
    YouTube How to use 5-Star Rating

Improvements

  • Added new thumbnail badges: No Location, Not in Album

  • Improved Live Photo playback with touch and hold in the viewer.

  • Updated minimum date for date/time change from 1970 to 1800.

  • Improved status bar tap to scroll to top when the sidebar is open.

  • Added "Manage Unsorted Albums" to the context menu for Unsorted albums in the sidebar.

  • Improved Album Title Thumbnail Info display for Local Library's All Photos and Recents albums.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed broken sidebar layout issues.

  • Fixed delay with the video play/pause button.

  • Fixed Instagram image download feature.

  • Other bug fixes.

ver 5.7.3

Oct 1, 2024

Improvements

  • Added support for .heics HEIF Sequence Animation images

  • Other small UI improvements.

Bug Fixes

  • Stability improvements.

ver 5.7.2

Sep 26, 2024

Improvements

  • Added option to use video thumbnail scrubber for the video control.

  • Memo button now accessible from the viewer toolbar.

  • Adjusting date/time now works for videos and images that don't support metadata, even with the "Update Metadata" option on.

  • The editor now remembers text color and font in the "Add Text" tool.

  • Added image megapixel and video resolution (e.g., 4K, 1080p) to the info view.

  • Increased sidebar width slightly.

  • Applied Dynamic Type to keywords in the viewer.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Bug Fixes

  • Private albums are no longer shown in the sidebar context menu for previously opened albums.

  • Fixed an issue where some thumbnails displayed incorrect orientation after resizing.

  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.7.1

Sep 18, 2024

Improvements

  • Import Metadata Keywords (formerly Import IPTC keywords) now supports videos as well.

  • Added "Refresh" thumbnails function(... > Refresh).

  • Other small UI improvements.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a crash that occurred when rotating device.
  • Fixed an issue where zooming in to full width couldn't be achieved using the keyboard.
  • Fixed invalid layout when switching app on iPad.
  • Fixed an issue where private album could be opened without passcode from sidebar button context menu.
  • Fixed an issue where keywords could be tapped even in hide controls state.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.7.0

Sep 11, 2024

Album Pinning

Easily access frequently used albums by adding them to the Pinned section.
Touch and hold the album name, then tap "Pin Album" in the sidebar to pin an album.

Improved

  • Sidebar Pinning
    Sidebar stays pinned when opened using the button in the top-left corner. (Supported on iPad or iPhone in landscape mode)

  • Improved Map View
    Enhanced design and added an option to set the grouping level.

  • Improved Adjust Date/Time feature
    Improved UI and enhanced support for changing dates on photos with specified time zones. (iOS 17 and above)

  • Enhanced Video Controls

  • Expanded Album Picker functionality
    Now supports showing subfolders even when not in multiple selection mode (for System Library).

  • Added option to keep the order of selected photos when sharing
    [Settings > General > Keep Selection Order]

  • Added the option to fast-forward or rewind by double-tapping the left/right side of the screen.
    [Settings > Viewer > Double-Tap Gesture]

  • Added option to view keywords on thumbnails in Find Duplicates results

  • iOS 18 ready

  • Other UI improvements

Fixed

  • Smart album filter is not updated when renaming a keyword.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.6.0

Aug 4, 2024

Fixed

  • Fixed the issue where the app crashes when tapping the (⋯) button in the bottom left corner of the main screen.

ver 5.5.9

Aug 4, 2024

Improved

  • Added an option to limit the number of lines for album names in the sidebar.
    [Settings > General > Album Name Line Limit]

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Small bugs fixes.

ver 5.5.8

Jul 31, 2024

Split Video Clip

In the viewer, pause the video playback and use the Split Video function to save the video as two separate clips based on where the playback was paused. (iOS 16.4 or later)

Splice Image

Create an image by cutting and joining specified sections either horizontally or vertically.

Improved

  • Improved Album Name Display in Sidebar

    • Support for iOS Dynamic Type.
    • Support for displaying long album names on two lines.

  • Added sorting options in the Keyword Manager.
    Settings > Data > Keywords

  • Added a menu to open the Keyword Manager in the action button of the Keywords section in the sidebar.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Small bugs fixes.

ver 5.5.7

Jul 4, 2024

Improved

  • Items added to the Tray are retained even after restarting the app.

  • Converted Data settings screen to SwiftUI.

Fixed

  • Fixed issue where deleting an opened smart album in the local library would open All Photos in the local album. Previously, it opened All Photos in the system library.
  • Fixed a bug where the app would occasionally crash when there were changes in the Media Type section albums.
  • Fixed an issue where sound from the previous or next video would briefly play while navigating through the viewer.
  • Fixed an issue where long memo were not scrollable in the viewer.
  • Fixed a layout issue when adding text in the editor on iPad in floating keyboard mode.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.5.6

Mar 23, 2024

Improved

  • Introduced a smart album folder feature.

  • Added a "Fit to Screen" option for thumbnail size.

  • Now supports video playback in both Full Width and Fit to Screen thumbnail modes.

  • Keywords in the thumbnail additional information are now sorted alphabetically.

  • Added a "Make Key Photo" feature to local albums.

  • Calendar: Enhanced to align with iOS's “First Day of Week” settings.

  • Increased the maximum number of pinned albums from 10 to 15 and recently used albums from 15 to 20.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.5.5

Mar 14, 2024

Improved

  • Added a function Make Key Photo for an album in the system photo library

Fixed

  • Some bug fixes.

ver 5.5.4

Mar 13, 2024

Improved

  • Added a tray and favorite toggle button at the bottom of thumbnails when the thumbnail size option is set to "Fit to Screen".

  • Added "Last Destination Album" and "Previously Opened Album" to the context menu of the sidebar button.
    (Touch and hold the sidebar button)

  • Added an option to customize the title of "Private Album" in the menu.

  • Introduced "View Options" menu to the main toolbar button.

  • Added slideshow delay options (5m, 10m, 15m, …).

  • Added a play/stop button for Live Photos in the viewer.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where metadata for RAW images was not displayed.
  • Fixed an issue preventing some Live Photos from playing in the local library.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.5.3

Feb 25, 2024

Fixed

  • Fixed the crash when adding photos to the local/private album.
  • Fixed time zone picker selection in iOS 15.x.

ver 5.5.2

Feb 23, 2024

Improved

  • Added WebP format support to the "Convert Image Format" function.

  • Added video playback PiP support option.
    (Settings > Viewer > "Enable PiP" option needs to be switched on)

  • Time zone can be changed in the "Edit Metadata" function.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Fixed the issue where the album cover image did not appear in the album picker.
  • Fixed the FaceID/TouchID option not being visible.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.5.1

Feb 20, 2024

Improved

  • Added options to show/hide keywords and memo in a viewer.

  • Added an option to navigate by tapping the side of the viewer.
    Settings > Viewer > Side Tap Navigation

  • Added video playback speed option
    Touch and hold the play/pause button on the bottom toolbar.

  • Improved animation when adding to an album using the Album Bar.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Changed

  • When you run a slideshow in the viewer, it starts from the current image.

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where exported images did not open properly in Photoshop due to a metadata time format issue.
  • Fixed a delay issue with the Best Shot view button when using Overlay Compare Mode in the Compare and Pick function.
  • Fixed the issue where the smart album order was not synchronized when using Manual Sync function.
  • Fixed an issue where double space auto-completion did not work when using the !(not) operator.
  • Fixed metadata caching logic error.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.5.0

Feb 13, 2024

Improved

  • Added recent albums menu
    Touch and hold the sidebar button at the top left of the screen.

  • Improved Resize function.

  • Touch and hold the prev/next selected item button to scroll to the first and last selected item.

  • Added Slideshow to the album/folder context menu.

Fixed

  • Location metadata was not accurately saved for photos taken in the northern hemisphere with west longitude and in the southern hemisphere with east longitude.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.9

Jan 31, 2024

Fixed

  • Even though some users purchased the Pro version, their use of features was restricted.
  • Importing a folder on a USB drive didn't work.
  • ISO and focal length were not displayed on the info panel for some images.
  • Mark difference button wasn't displayed randomly.
  • Not operator for resolution search filter didn't work.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.8

Jan 26, 2024

Improved

  • Added "Lock Filter" option to lock filtering refresh temporarily.

  • Added Shared/Personal Library filtering menu.
    A "Shared Library Filter Menu" option should be turned on manually in Settings > General.

  • Added "Show Title" and "Show Date" options to Slideshow.

  • Export an XMP file for video and images not supporting metadata when exporting an album.

  • Improved in-app purchase experiences. A subscription can be managed in HashPhotos app.

Fixed

  • Some errors occurred while exporting an album.
  • Find duplicates result sorting.
  • Chinese localizations.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.7

Jan 16, 2024

Improved

  • Added passcode options. (4-digit numeric, 6-digit numeric, custom numeric, alphanumeric)

  • Adding/editing keywords can be completed with a keyboard return/done key.

  • Added a context menu for a memo and keywords in a viewer.
    (Touch and hold the memo or keywords to open a context menu)

  • Added keyboard shortcuts(Cmd+1, 2, 3) for the modes(add/replace/remove) in the keyword editor.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Some memory leaks.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.6

Jan 6, 2024

Edit Metadata function

Add or edit title, description, keywords, author, copyright and more.

Find Similar Photos function

You can find photos similar to a specific photo.

Improved

  • #nearby search filter can be used for a smart album.

  • Added ProRes albums in the Media Types sections.

  • Added #prores search filter to search ProRes video.

  • Added #title search filter to search photos that have a title.

  • Added a Live Photo indicator on Metadata(Info) Viewer.

  • Added a button to copy a file name on Metadata(Info) Viewer.

Fixed

  • Fixed missing metadata when converting HEIF image to JPEG image while sharing/exporting.
  • Fixed a caption for a video on the info panel.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.5

Dec 20, 2023

Fixed

  • Chinese localization error.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.4

Dec 18, 2023

Import files or folder function

Files or folder can be imported from Files(On My iPhone, iCloud Drive or USB Drive).
Subfolders are imported as folders or albums.

Touch and hold an album/folder or tap the ... button on the section title in the left sidebar.
Or tap the ... button on the bottom left of the main screen then tap "Import".

Improved

  • Redesigned Metadata(Exif) Viewer

  • Added the Tray button in the find duplicates mode.
    The “Tray Badge” option is automatically on in the find duplicates mode.

  • Changed sub-buttons of the … button on the main screen to the menu.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Some useres experienced a crash when starting up on iOS 17.2.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.3

Dec 08, 2023

Improved

  • Added Recent and Pinned Albums view in the Album Bar

  • Added an option to close Private Album with Shake Gesture

  • Added Tray Badge option in Thumbnail Badge options

  • Added "Show in Album" function

  • Improved the way to edit a value of the search filter having a value
    Tap a filter, then press the keys on the keyboard.

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • A crash when playing a long-duration video in the local library.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.2

Dec 03, 2023

Improved

  • Convert to GIF function improved to Convert to Animated Image

    • Supports GIF, WebP and PNG formats
    • Set converted animated image time to Video/Live Photo time
    • Added FPS(Frame per Second) option

  • Added thumbnail spacing and corner radius options.
    Try out the new look with these new options!

  • Added a grid option(Square/Aspect Ratio) in Tray

  • Changed the keyword mark on the thumbnail to badge which can be hidden by option in settings

  • Other small UI improvements.

Fixed

  • Monthly subscription button didn't work.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.1

Nov 27, 2023

Improved

  • Added an option to toggle folder name on the recent albums menu.
    (Settings > General)

  • Allow moving a folder into a folder by drag&drop in the local library.

  • Added a search filter #deptheffect to search Portrait(Depth Effect) photos.

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where theme changes were not applied immediately as expected.
  • Fixed an issue searching by resolution.
  • Fixed a crash when adjusting date/time with metadata.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.4.0

Nov 22, 2023

Export album/folder function

Each album or folder can be exported to Files(On My iPhone, iCloud Drive or USB Drive).
Touch and hold an album or folder on the left sidebar, then tap "Export Album..." or "Export Folder...".

Export My Albums, Local Albums or Private Albums

All albums and folders in My Albums, Local Albums or Private Albums can be exported to Files(On My iPhone, iCloud Drive or USB Drive).
Tap the ... button on the right side of the section title on the left sidebar.

Date picker calendar to scroll directly to the date.

This feature is available on iOS 17 or later.
The calendar button is on the right sidebar. The calendar button appears only when photos are sorted by date/time.

French Localization

Improved

  • Image quality is lossless when sharing, transferring or exporting photos.

  • Added buttons to scroll to prev/next selected items in selection mode.

  • Improved results for finding duplicates

  • Added an ability to search with range for #tag=, #album=, #filesize=, #duration=, #altitude=
    ex)
    Search for the photos with 2~4 keywords(tags): #tag=2-4
    Search for the photos with less than 2 or more than 5 keywords: !#tag=2-4

  • Added #app: search filter to search by the name image saved from.

  • Support touch and hold interactive action (cut-out image) for the Live Photo

  • Added more options for “Open at Startup” setting

  • Added an option to hide the home bar(multitasking bar) in a viewer when not in a fullscreen mode

  • Sort by name applies to smart albums on the left sidebar

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • When searching, the scroll position was incorrect.
  • Newly added photo was inserted in the wrong position in the thumbnail list.
  • Couldn't find some photos recovered from Recently Deleted album in the local library.
  • Send to Mac/PC couldn't send less than 3 photos with free version.
  • A crash while searching in Adjust Location.
  • Strange scroll position when cleaning mode ends.
  • Double tap zoom was not working properly on some devices
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.3.5

Oct 24, 2023

Improved

  • Added #infolder: search filter.

  • Improved Adjust Location function.

    • Added Remove Location function
    • Added Revert function
    • Added a button to move to the original location if available.
    • Improved search function

  • Added Remember Album Scroll Position option (Settings > General)

  • Supports reverse order sequence in Adjust Date/Time, changed sequence interval unit from minutes to seconds.

  • Changed default value of View Full HDR option to off. (iOS 17 or later)

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Some of cut-out image interactions were not working.
  • Double tap zoom was not working properly on some devices
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.3.4

Oct 07, 2023

Improved

  • Added sort option in Find Duplicates results.

  • Added "Release Notes" link in Settings

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • The invalid results of Find Duplicates on iOS 17.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.3.3

Oct 05, 2023

Editor: Eraser Tool

A tool to erase background of the image!
Cutout image using the magic eraser with one tap. (iOS 17 or later)
Check out this video too.
YouTube: Erase image background on iPhone/iPad with HashPhotos

Improved

  • Editor: Double tap an overlay image to edit in Add Overlay Image

  • Added some tip guides. (iOS 17 or later)

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • A crash when zooming in/out Live Photo in the local library.
  • Keyword count additional thumbnail info was not loaded sometimes.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.3.2

Sep 22, 2023

Fixed

  • Blurry image while editing
  • A crash when creating an animated GIF image.

ver 5.3.1

Sep 21, 2023

Improved

  • Supports creating subfolders within folders in the local library.

  • Added #altitude search filter for searching with altitude information.

  • Added keyword count to thumbnail additional info option

  • Added viewer two finger double tap gesture option

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Blurry image in a viewer.
  • Download didn't work in Settings > Sync > Manual Sync.
  • Thumbnails didn't refresh properly in All Photos of a folder.
  • Problem with subscription not proceeding normally after canceling once.
  • Other Small bugs.

ver 5.3.0

Sep 18, 2023

From this version, iOS 14.x and below are no longer supported

iOS 17 ready

  • Supports HDR in a viewer
    (Option can be toggled in Settings > Viewer)
  • Edited HEIC photo keeps its format. (It was saved as JPEG)

Album Bar in a Viewer

A better and easier way to sort photos into albums!

Improved Sidebar

  • Context menu with a touch and hold an album/folder. (Rename, Delete, New Album/Folder)
  • Added a sidebar options at the bottom toolbar. (Show/Hide Thumbnail, Sort by Name)

  • Better Looking (Background color indicates the depth of the folder)

Improved

  • Added Toggle Favorite option to viewer swipe up and double tap gesture action

  • Supports full screen view in Compare and Pick
    Tap to toggle full screen mode

  • Added "Unsorted" album to "Launch with" option.

  • Editor: added crop ratios (1x2, 1x3, 3x1, 2x1)

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Other small bugs

ver 5.2.4

Aug 29, 2023

Fixed

  • Private Album was not closed properly when an app becomes inactive if "Always ask passcode" option is on and using Face ID.
  • Other small bugs

ver 5.2.3

Aug 19, 2023

Improved Metadata Viewer

  • Copy metadata as JSON or XMP

  • Copy a specific section only. GPS section has more options.
    Touch and hold a row to copy a row value.

  • Tap a row to toggle between a raw value and human readable value.

Fixed

  • Photos were not refreshed after adding/removing keywords in a smart album with keyword related filters.
  • A crash when adding some photos in an album with sort by none option.

ver 5.2.2

Aug 12, 2023

Improved

  • Added Deselect with Filter function in selection mode.

  • Added Clear function on search filter history menu.

  • Stability improvements.

Fixed

  • Incorrect result when searching with a period filter.
  • Other small bugs.

ver 5.2.1

Aug 10, 2023

Improved

  • Added a viewer swipe up option : Delete

  • Updated Settings design

  • Improved timeline (right sidebar)

  • Improved Settings > Data > Storage Usage

  • Updates keywords added in a viewer to an adding history.

  • Editor: Enlarge thumbnails in a photo effect filter picker.

Fixed

  • A lag when updating changed photos.
  • Initial operator (AND/OR) state in search filter editor.
  • Some temporary files were not cleaned-up.
  • Other small bugs.

ver 5.2.0

Aug 1, 2023

Changed

  • Adding an overlay image in a photo editor is back to Pro version feature.

Fixed

  • Small bugs

ver 5.1.9

Jul 13, 2023

Improved

  • Added search history button on search popup. (iOS 14 or later)

  • Shows video play button in a viewer when an autoplay is off.

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Changed

  • Adding an overlay image in a photo editor is available with a free version for a limited period.

Fixed

  • Renaming a smart album didn't work on an album picker.
  • "Backup Local Album" didn't follow folder/album structure.
  • Other small bugs

ver 5.1.8

Jul 11, 2023

Fixed

  • Fixed a crash when running "Backup Local/Private Album".
  • Fixed a crash when deleting a local/private album opened
  • Fixed a crash after using some share functions.
  • Fixed an wrong Private Album Auto Lock option switch value.
  • Fixed a slideshow shuffle option was disappeared.
  • Updating a smart album filter when renaming a keyword

ver 5.1.7

Jul 7, 2023

Improved

  • Added an invert color function in a photo editor.

  • Added batch edit functions (invert color, rotate left/right/180°). (iOS 15 or later)

  • Added an option to toggle Private Album Auto Lock.

  • Added support full screen viewer in an external display while using Screen Mirroring. (iOS 16 or later)

  • Keyword with ! (Not operator) couldn’t be added with return key in search field.

  • Added an option to toggle video sound in slideshow.

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bugs

ver 5.1.6

Jun 22, 2023

Fixed

  • Fixed crash on iOS 17 beta 2.
  • Fixed an error where share/export JPEG quality settings were not properly set.
  • Creation date for a video imported into a local album was set as current date. Now it is set to creation date in metadata if available.
  • Fixed error grouping photos when group by year.
  • Fixed search button active state when using both location and keyword search.
  • Fixed updating photo count for a keyword in the sidebar keyword list.
  • Excludes portrait photos from search result of #edited predefined keyword.
  • Fixed the error failed loading album cover thumbnail in an album picker.
  • Fixed wrong photo/video count for a local album in an album picker

ver 5.1.5

Jun 15, 2023

Improved

  • Supports user installed fonts in photo editor text overlay tool

    • Tap + button on the font picker.
    • Pick a font you installed on iOS.
    • Once you've added a custom font, it will appear in the system font list.

  • Added sort option in the album picker

  • Added search with Exif orientation

    use #orientation: predefined keyword to search with Exif orientation information. Value can be 1 to 8.

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.1.4

May 25, 2023

Improved

  • Added Paste Keywords function (iOS 14 or later)

    • Touch and hold keywords to copy in a viewer or copy text formatted like #keyword1 #keyword2.
    • Touch and hold the keyword button in selection mode of thumbnails view or in a viewer.

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.1.3

May 23, 2023

Improved

  • New album picker when adding/moving photos to an album. (iOS 15 and later)

    Supports adding photos to multiple My Albums(System Library) at once.

  • Tap album title on the main view will show new album picker. (iOS 15 and later)

  • Added an option to open album picker when app launches. (iOS 15 and later)

    Settings > General > Launch With

  • Added predefined keyword for searching photos in the Shared Library. (iOS 16.1 and later)

    #shared

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.1.2

Apr 29, 2023

Improved

  • Added Spanish language support.

  • Editor saves an image in the original image format except when saving(overwriting) a photo in the system library. (iOS only allows to save in JPEG format)

  • Video playback with mute doesn't stop background music.

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixed deleting photos in the Recently Deleted album of the local library.
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.1.1

Apr 10, 2023

Improved

  • Add an option to pin recently used albums.

    Settings > Data > Recent Albums section

  • Added #selfie predefined keywords to search for selfie photos (iOS 15 or later)

    Only works for photos in the system library.

  • Search in an album picker root now searches for albums in folders too.

  • A viewer now plays animated AVIF.

Fixed

  • Fixed crash on iOS 13.x.
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.1.0

Apr 4, 2023

Improved

  • Added an option to sort most recent photos on top.

    Settings > Thumbnails > Ascending

  • Added #tray predefined keywords to search photos in tray.(iOS 15 and later)

    !#tray for not in tray

  • Added function to adjust date/time sequentially.

  • Added unsorted album manager (iOS 15 and later).

    Tap down arrow button next to the "Unsorted" album title

  • Added function to open a photo with a url scheme (iOS 15 and later)

    Tap ⋯(three dots) button in a viewer > Etc > Copy URL Scheme

  • Improved Add To/Move To Menu (iOS 15 and later)

  • Metadata viewer shows which app saved a photo

  • Editor: added recently used fonts tab on font picker

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.9

Mar 15, 2023

Improved

  • Support saving in larger resolutions in Combine Photos and Create Animated GIF.

  • Remove Metadata, Resize tools are available for photos in the local library

  • Changed Resize and Remove Metadata behavior

    Save a new image and delete an original image

  • Keep Live Photo when changing image format.

  • Added Import IPTC Keywords function for selected images

  • Updated Slideshow

    • Favorite/Unfavorite
    • Swipe right to go to previous image
    • Show the last viewed photo when closing the slideshow

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixed crashes when scrolling thumbnails in the local library
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.8

Feb 25, 2023

Fixed

  • Fixed glitch when entering select mode with touch and hold.

ver 5.0.7

Feb 23, 2023

Improved

  • Added Convert Live Photo to Video tool.

  • Added filter to search by number of albums a photo assigned to.

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.6

Feb 21, 2023

Improved

  • Added Convert Image Format tool.

  • Added an option to remove a photo from a local album.

    [Settings > General > Allow Remove From Album] Removed photo will be found in Unsorted album.

  • Added a function to delete unused keywords at once.

    [Settings > Data > Keywords]

  • Improved function to paste multiple images

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.5

Feb 12, 2023

Improved

  • User Guide Updated.

  • Added sort type Shuffle.

  • Added duration search format.

    #duration

  • Added badge settings for album custom options

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.4

Feb 1, 2023

Improved

  • Added an option to hide recently deleted album in the local library.

    [Settings > General]

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.3

Jan 27, 2023

Improved

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.2

Jan 24, 2023

Improved

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.1

Jan 22, 2023

Improved

  • Editor: Save Text Overlay

    Touch and hold + button to add a saved text overlay

  • Editor: Improved Font Picker

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 5.0.0

Jan 20, 2023

Improved

  • Improved Local Library

    • Added All Photos, Unsorted, Favorites, Recently Deleted Album and Smart Album

    • Reordering photos in local album (Set sort by None in order to reorder)

  • Added options to sort by file size or file name

  • Added search by camera model and file size

  • Added search by video format

  • Added search in album picker

    Swipe down album list to search albums.

  • Added an option to display time as 24 hour time format in info panel

    [Settings > Viewer]

  • Added separate privacy options for transferring via HashPhotos Transfer

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.9.7

Dec 27, 2022

Improved

  • New: Batch Edit Title

  • New: Search by keyword(tag) count #tag=3

  • New: Video loop playback option (iOS 15 and above) Touch and hold play/pause button to set an option

  • New: Added "Open in 腾讯地图" menu for location

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.9.6

Dec 22, 2022

Improved

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.9.5

Dec 11, 2022

Improved

  • Added Live Text support (iOS 16 only)

  • Added full width thumbnail size option

  • Added data backup/restore function (iOS 14 and above)

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixed slideshow order
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.9.4

Dec 3, 2022

Improved

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.9.3

Nov 26, 2022

Fixed

  • Fixed infinite Face ID check
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.9.2

Nov 24, 2022

HashPhotos Transfer for Windows updated to ver 1.0.5.0

Download from https://hashphotos.app

Improved

  • Added the "Tray" function

    • Add photos to the tray and delete at once or select them at once for other actions.
    • You can set swipe up gesture to add to tray in a viewer.
    • In order to select items in the tray, touch and hold a select button in a main screen or tap select button in the tray.
  • Added a context menu on sidebar toggle button

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixed passcode screen layout on iPad multitasking split view mode
  • Fixed a delay when switching between original and edited photos in the editor
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.9.1

Nov 9, 2022

Improved

  • Improved find duplicate photos logic

  • Added "Show in All Photos" in a viewer action

  • Added search by a weekday with @mon, @monday, @tue, @tuesday, ...

  • Added search by title with #title:TEXT

  • Added a caption in a info view

  • Double tap to edit an image in combine photos

  • Added "None" for slideshow transition option

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.9.0

Nov 5, 2022

Improved

  • Action menu is moved to action button (three dots) from a share sheet

  • Added an option to see Shared Library Badge on a thumbnail

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixed crash when finding duplicates
  • Fixed importing a video via HashPhotos Transfer for Windows
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.9

Nov 1, 2022

Improved

  • Improved find duplicates function.

  • Support pinch zoom in/out thumbnail size

  • Support three finger gesture copy in a viewer

  • Added an option to prevent 2nd delete confirm dialog in local/private albums

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixed thumbnail size on some Plus/Pro Max devices
  • Fixed: Adjust Date/Time changed time even when change time option is off
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.8

Oct 18, 2022

Improved

  • Adjust Date/Time now supports shifting time by minutes.

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixes for downloading Instagram image
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.7

Oct 7, 2022

Improved

  • Added a mute button for video .

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixed Instagram image download
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.6

Oct 3, 2022

Improved

  • Slideshow is back!

  • Added an option to zoom to original size when double tap photo in a viewer.

  • Added an option to display zoom level when zooming a photo in a viewer.

  • Actions are added when tapping album title in a viewer.

    If a photo/video is not assigned to any album, "Add To" button is shown. To see album titles in a viewer, turn on "Assigned Album Titles" in [Settings > Viewer]

  • Functions are added for photos/videos in local/private albums (Convert to GIF, Live Photo to Still, Duplicate and Extract Video Image)

  • Create Animated GIF, Combine Vertically and Combine Horizontally functions in a local/private album save output image in that album, not in iOS system photo library.

  • Users who have already purchased items receive a discount when purchasing All in One pack.

Fixed

  • Fixed downloading Instagram image bug
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.5

Sep 28, 2022

Improved

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.4

Sep 24, 2022

Improved

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.3

Sep 22, 2022

Improved

  • Added an option to choose light or dark mode.

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.2

Sep 19, 2022

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.1

Sep 17, 2022

Improved

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.8.0

Sep 9, 2022

Improved

  • Added an option to hide controls when zooming an image/video in a viewer.

  • Added a thumbnail additional info option : image/video format

  • Added a predefined keyword #cinematic (iOS 16)

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.7.9

Aug 11, 2022

Improved

  • Added an option to see a day of week in a date cell.

  • Added a predefined tag #webp to search .webp format image

  • Improved to ask destination location when backup Local/Private album.

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.7.8

Jul 12, 2022

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.7.7

Jul 3, 2022

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.7.6

Jun 16, 2022

Improved

  • Double space to pick a first candidate in keyword input

Fixed

  • Fixed "Paste from Clipboard" instagram url

ver 4.7.5

Mar 26, 2022

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.7.4

Dec 9, 2021

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.7.3

Nov 11, 2021

Fixed

  • Fixed slow animated GIF playback.

ver 4.7.2

Oct 22, 2021

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.7.1

Oct 15, 2021

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.7.0

May 14, 2021

Fixed

  • Fixed downloading Instagram Image (Paste from URL)
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.9

May 1, 2021

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.8

Mar 14, 2021

Improved

  • Added default smart albums (Not in Album, No Keyword, No Location)

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.7

Feb 20, 2021

Fixed

  • Some photos/videos in local/private album couldn't be sent via Send to Mac/PC function
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.6

Feb 14, 2021

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.5

Feb 7, 2021

Improved

  • Added Japanese support (partial)

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.4

Jan 27, 2021

Improved

  • Added support for hardware pointer and keyboard.

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.3

Jan 25, 2021

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.2

Jan 7, 2021

Improved

  • Support animated WebP image.

  • Added search filter @today

Fixed

  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.6.1

Dec 5, 2021

Improved

  • Date, Date/Time can be shown on thumbnails.

    Settings > Thumbnails > Additional Information

  • Night Mode, Deep Fusion indication on information view Swipe up photo or tap info button(i) in viewer to see information view.

ver 4.6.0

Nov 15, 2020

Improved

  • Added new search filter: @weekdays and @weekend

  • Touch and hold a keyword button shows recent keywords menu. (iOS 14 only)

  • Touch and hold "Select" button shows a menu to restore last selection. (iOS 14 only)

  • Added half width of screen thumbnail option

  • Small UI improvements here and there

Fixed

  • Fixed downloading wrong Instagram images
  • Small Bug fixes.

ver 4.5.9

Sep 28, 2020

ver 4.5.8

Sep 27, 2020

ver 4.5.7

Sep 25, 2020

ver 4.5.6

Jul 18, 2020

ver 4.5.5

Jul 9, 2020

ver 4.5.4

Jun 26, 2020

ver 4.5.3

Jun 11, 2020

ver 4.5.2

Jun 8, 2020

ver 4.5.1

Apr 23, 2020

ver 4.5.0

Mar 9, 2020

ver 4.4.8

Dec 14, 2019

ver 4.4.7

Dec 14, 2019

ver 4.4.6

Nov 7, 2019

ver 4.4.5

Nov 2, 2019

ver 4.4.4

Nov 2, 2019

ver 4.4.3

Oct 10, 2019

ver 4.4.2

Sep 26, 2019

ver 4.4.1

Sep 20, 2019

ver 4.4.0

Sep 18, 2019

ver 4.3.3

Jul 22, 2019

ver 4.3.2

Jun 20, 2019

ver 4.3.1

Jun 14, 2019

ver 4.3.0

Jun 9, 2019

ver 4.2.3

May 21, 2019

ver 4.2.2

May 14, 2019

ver 4.2.1

May 12, 2019

ver 4.2.0

Nov 23, 2018

ver 4.1.9

Oct 31, 2018

ver 4.1.8

Oct 23, 2018

ver 4.1.7

Sep 22, 2018

ver 4.1.6

Apr 5, 2018

ver 4.1.5

Mar 25, 2018

ver 4.1.4

Fep 20, 2018

ver 4.1.3

Dec 23, 2017

ver 4.1.2

Dec 16, 2017

ver 4.1.1

Nov 28, 2017

ver 4.1.0

Nov 16, 2017

ver 4.0.9

Nov 9, 2017

ver 4.0.8

Nov 2, 2017

ver 4.0.7

Oct 27, 2017

ver 4.0.6

Oct 26, 2017

ver 4.0.5

Oct 12, 2017

ver 4.0.4

Sep 30, 2017

ver 4.0.3

Sep 28, 2017

ver 4.0.2

Sep 24, 2017

ver 4.0.1

Sep 20, 2017

ver 4.0.0

Sep 19, 2017

ver 3.9.8

Jun 28, 2017

ver 3.9.7

Jun 20, 2017

ver 3.9.6

Jun 11, 2017

ver 3.9.5

May 31, 2017

ver 3.9.4

May 30, 2017

ver 3.9.3

May 27, 2017

ver 3.9.2

May 3, 2017

ver 3.9.1

Apr 27, 2017

ver 3.9.0

Apr 25, 2017

ver 3.8.7

Mar 1, 2017

ver 3.8.6

Feb 25, 2017

ver 3.8.5

Feb 17, 2017

ver 3.8.4

Feb 8, 2017

ver 3.8.3

Jan 27, 2017

ver 3.8.2

Jan 26, 2017

ver 3.8.1

Jan 17, 2017

ver 3.8.0

Jan 13, 2017

ver 3.7.6

Dev 24, 2016

ver 3.7.5

Dec 21, 2016

ver 3.7.2

Dec 16, 2016

ver 3.7.1

Dec 14, 2016

ver 3.7.1

Dec 7, 2016

ver 3.6.1

Nov 18, 2016

ver 3.6.0

Nov 10, 2016

ver 3.5.9

Nov 3, 2016

ver 3.5.8

Oct 26, 2016

ver 3.5.7

Oct 18, 2016

ver 3.5.6

Oct 15, 2016

ver 3.5.5

Oct 12, 2016

ver 3.5.4

Oct 1, 2016

ver 3.5.3

Sep 30, 2016

ver 3.5.2

Sep 24, 2016

ver 3.5.1

Sep 7, 2016

ver 3.5.0

Sep 3, 2016

ver 3.4.8

Aug 12, 2016

ver 3.4.7

Aug 10, 2016

ver 3.4.6

Jul 27, 2016

ver 3.4.5

Jul 23, 2016

ver 3.4.4

Jul 9, 2016

ver 3.4.3

Jul 1, 2016

ver 3.4.2

Jun 18, 2016

ver 3.4.1

Jun 14, 2016

ver 3.4.0

Jun 10, 2016

ver 3.3.3

Jun 1, 2016

ver 3.3.2

May 28, 2016

ver 3.3.1

May 20, 2016

ver 3.3.0

May 19, 2016

ver 3.2.5

Apr 23, 2016

ver 3.2.4

Apr 16, 2016

ver 3.2.3

Apr 13, 2016

ver 3.2.2

Apr 5, 2016

ver 3.2.1

Apr 2, 2016

ver 3.2.0

Mar 30, 2016

ver 3.1.6

Mar 17, 2016

ver 3.1.5

Mar 8, 2016

ver 3.1.4

Feb 25, 2016

ver 3.1.3

Feb 20, 2016

ver 3.1.2

Feb 18, 2016

ver 3.1.1

Jan 26, 2016

ver 3.1.0

Jan 17, 2016

ver 3.0.0

Jan 8, 2016

ver 2.9.2

Dec 5, 2015

ver 2.9.1

Nov 24, 2015

ver 2.9.0

Nov 13, 2015

ver 2.8.0

Nov 3, 2015

ver 2.7.0

Oct 11, 2015

ver 2.6.7

Sep 3, 2015

ver 2.6.6

Aug 26, 2015

ver 2.6.5

Aug 13, 2015

ver 2.6.1

Jun 15, 2015

ver 2.6.0

May 27, 2015

ver 2.5.3

Apr 16, 2015

ver 2.5.2

Apr 12, 2015

ver 2.5.1

Apr 2, 2015

ver 2.5.0

Mar 19, 2015

ver 2.4.0

Mar 2, 2015

ver 2.3.0

Feb 18, 2015

ver 2.2.0

Feb 5, 2015

ver 2.1.0

Feb 4, 2015

ver 2.0.0

Jan 24, 2015

ver 1.1.0

Dev 25, 2013

ver 1.0.0

Dec 17, 2013

First version on the App Store.