Shots Studio v1.9.100 Release Notes

What’s Changed:

• Shots Studio now detects when the Gemini API quota is exceeded and stops processing to prevent errors.
• Added a direct link to the official release page for easier updates.
• Resolved an issue where the OCR model entered an infinite loop when processing certain image types.
• Fixed a bug in the API key validation process. (Fixes #179)
• Fixed a bug where image tags were not saving after the app was closed. (Fixes #181)
• Removed all tiles and references related to the deprecated XMP feature.

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Full Changelog: v1.8.92...v1.9.100

Thanks to everyone who reported and helped solve these bugs. Shoutout to Mike, Rachel, @Jassu7082, @AkshayaPujitha, and @coolswapnil!

Shots Studio v1.9.92 Release Notes

🚀 What’s New

• Intelligent Extraction: You can now set calendar events, find locations, and search for flights directly from your screenshots by using gemini-2.5-flash or gemini-2.5-pro as the models.
• Share to upload & preserve weblinks: Add images to Shots Studio via the system share while automatically preserving and storing the original weblinks.
• Copy to Clipboard: You can copy screenshots directly to your clipboard for quick pasting into other apps by holding the image in screenshot detail screen.
• Sort & Grouping: Screenshots on the home page can now be grouped by date.
• Language Onboarding: Onboarding full support for both Chinese Traditional and Chinese Simplified.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed a visual animation bug where exiting an image would show the wrong transition.
• Fixed an issue where Tesseract OCR incorrectly required an API key for single image processing.
• Applied minor UI text corrections in the Sponsor and Contribute sections.

⚙️ Technical & Performance Improvements

• AI Settings Refactor: Moved API settings into the main AI settings menu for a more streamlined configuration.
• Gemma Optimization: Updated Gemma to support 16kb page size for improved compatibility and performance.
• Added animation enhancements for a "bouncy" feel in the settings screen and refactored the core app logic using a new logger.
• Removed unnecessary analytics to keep your data even more private.

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What's Changed

• feat: push v1.9.91 by @AnsahMohammad in #170

Full Changelog: v1.9.70...v1.8.92

Huge thanks to @chubbycatlover, @mriddyagrawal, @jgarc50, and @lekoOwO for the fantastic feature suggestions and for helping us squash those bugs! 🚀

Shots Studio b1.9.82 beta

This is a beta release focused on enhancing how you import images.

What’s New

• Share to Import: You can now add images directly to the app by sharing them from other apps. We'll also automatically save the source web link for you.
• Expanded Language Support: Full onboarding and interface support for Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified).
• Android 15 Ready: Updated Gemma integration to support 16kb page sizes.

Misc Changes :

• Deprecated AI-Core provider support temporarily due to functional issues.

How to Test

To help us verify these updates, please follow these steps:

1. Test Sharing: Try sharing an image from your browser or gallery to Shots Studio and verify the link is captured.

Auto-Updates: To receive future beta updates directly within the app, go to Settings > Advanced Settings and toggle Beta Testing to ON.

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Full Changelog: a1.9.77...b1.9.82

Shots Studio a1.9.77 Beta

This is a beta release intended specifically for users with Pixel 9+ or devices where AI Core is available. This version introduces experimental on-device AI capabilities.

Beta Changelog

• AI Core Integration: Added a new AI provider option utilizing on-device Gemini Nano via AI Core.

How to Test

To help us verify this feature, please follow these steps:

1. Enable AI Core: Go to AI Settings > AI Providers and toggle AI Core to ON.
2. Auto-Updates: If you would like to receive future beta updates directly within the app, go to Settings > Advanced Settings and toggle Beta Testing to ON.

Note: Please ensure the "AI Core" app is updated to the latest version via the Google Play Store.

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Full Changelog: v1.9.70...a1.9.77

Shots Studio v1.9.70 Release Notes

🚀 What’s New

• Safeguard your entire library with new Backup & Restore system so you can migrate devices or platform.
• You can now Export Collections as ZIP files for easy sharing or copy them directly to your device folders in bulk.
• Introducing Personal Notes! Every screenshot now features a dedicated space for your thoughts, links, or context
• Use OCR as one of the AI provider if you don’t need a full AI suite, simply switch to OCR to extract text and make your entire library searchable without the overhead.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed ghost photos appearing in tag search results.
• Fixed Quick Collection creation from search screen.
• Fixed incorrect screenshot count in collections.
• Improved the accuracy of clickable detection

⚙️ Technical & Performance Improvements

• We’ve redesigned our Onboarding Experience to ensure new users can master the power of Shots Studio from the very first tap.
• Completely overhauled the Settings menu with a cleaner layout and better navigation to help you find what you need faster.
• We’ve disabled PostHog autocapture to further protect your privacy and give you full control over your data.
• Build profiles have been optimized to ensure seamless, reproducible builds for our F-Droid users.
• Fixed floating toolbar obstructing the input box while typing.
• Screenshot description is now read-only. Can only be changed by AI.

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What's Changed

• push release v1.9.68 by @AnsahMohammad in #159

Full Changelog: v1.9.50...v1.9.70

Thanks @Jassu7082 @AkshayaPujitha for QA testing <3.

Shots Studio v1.9.50 Release Notes

🚀 What’s New

• Added a quick “Create Collection” feature directly accessible from the search screen, allowing you to instantly create collections based on search terms or tags.
• Introduced a new “Smooth Animations” setting with integrated haptic feedback and app-wide animations, this will serve as a central toggle for all animations in future updates.
• Enhanced zoom interactions for a smoother and more responsive full-screen image viewing experience.
• Implemented the M3 Expressive Snackbar with dismiss support.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Resolved background service cleanup issues to prevent timeouts.
• Fixed a crash affecting Android 15+ devices after reboot.
• Addressed a navigation bug when deleting images from the viewer.

⚙️ Technical & Performance Improvements

• Refined AI model selection validation and improved related settings UI components.
• Temporarily disabled the unstable XMP tagging feature pending further fixes.
• Added auto-deletion of APK files post-update and integrated the new M3E SnackbarService.
• Expanded the update checking pipeline to detect up to three upcoming releases.
• Simplified privacy acknowledgment logic by centralizing key constants.
• Cleaned up Gemma’s quick settings section for improved readability.
• Upgraded to Flutter SDK 3.35.7 for enhanced stability and performance.
• Updated the project roadmap documentation for clearer development tracking.

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What's Changed

• chore: push 1.9.49 by @AnsahMohammad in #154

Full Changelog: v1.9.30...v1.9.50

Shots Studio v1.9.30 Release Notes

🚀 What’s New

• Introducing beta XMP/EXIF metadata writing feature.
• double-tap zoom and enhanced zoom controls for smoother image viewing.
• Collection detail screen now displays the total screenshots count.
• Removing a custom path now automatically deletes associated screenshots.
• Added toggle to increase cache limit from 100 → 200 in Performance Menu.
• Onboarded Romanian 🇷🇴 language support.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Reverted removal of MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission (required for hard DELETE).
• Fixed exact_permission not triggering correctly on app launch.
• Removed auto-copy on OCR extraction (fixes #138).

⚙️ Technical & Performance Improvements

• Optimized floating toolbar animation and screenshot detail transitions.
• Tweaked AI prompt to reduce hallucinations on clickable tags.
• Enhanced privacy screen with scroll listener and acknowledgment tracking.
• Removed unused import of flutter/foundation.dart.
• Added flavor for release testing and QA.
• Improved API key guide dialog for clearer AI setup instructions.
• Adjusted font sizes across multiple screens for improved readability.

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What's Changed

• feat: v1.9.30 push by @AnsahMohammad in #136

Full Changelog: v1.8.148...v1.9.30

Shots Studio v1.9.12 Release Notes

🚀 What’s New

• Introducing Material 3 expressive design language.
• Updated privacy dialogue for better transparency.
• Added Fallback for source code links with GitLab.
• Onboarded localisation support for Polish 🇵🇱.
• Changed app font to Inter.
• Added feedback form in the About section.

🐞 Bug Fixes

• Fixed Gemma not respecting the auto-processing setting.
• Fixed gemma file not loading error

⚙️ Technical & Performance Improvements

• Removed unused sensitive permissions (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT, USE_EXACT_ALARM, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW).
• Improved download location handling with confirmation dialog.

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Acknowledgments :

• Special thanks to @MerBudd for m3 design suggestions

What's Changed

Full Changelog: v1.8.170...v1.9.12

Shots Studio v1.8.170 Release Notes

🚀 What’s New

• Automatic removal of corrupted/deleted files. Screenshots now stay in sync with the device gallery.
• Added support for Gemini-2.5-flash and Gemini-2.5-flash-lite (default).
• Revamped Settings UI. Settings now has separate sections, making the app bar less cluttered. :)

Bug Fixes

• Added storage permission prompt before loading the downloaded Gemma model.
• Fixed API key empty bug when the model is Gemma.
• Fixed null check issues.
• Fixed concurrent file watcher bug.

Technical & Performance Improvements

• Server messaging can now be directed to individual platforms.
• Addressed the 60fps frame lock to support maximum refresh rates.
• Optimized analytics to collect only necessary details.
• Preparation for Play Store release. Register for closed testing here : https://forms.gle/mQT7EsrVLmMrZowK8
• Fixed app crash after device reboot.

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❤️ Sponsor Acknowledgements

Your support keeps this project alive and evolving! 💙

What's Changed

• feat: push 1.8.170 release by @AnsahMohammad in #119

Full Changelog: v1.8.148...v1.8.170

Release Notes

This is an archived version published solely to support F-Droid’s reproducible-build and binary-verification process.
It is not a new release and should not be used as an update.
For regular use, installs, or upgrades, refer to the latest stable release: https://github.com/AnsahMohammad/shots-studio/releases/latest

For the v1.8.148 release notes, please visit: https://github.com/AnsahMohammad/shots-studio/releases/tag/v1.8.146

No changes have been made to the code or functionality; this upload exists only to maintain transparent and verifiable build history.