v1.0.4 - Main Folder Mode + In-Place Reindex

ImageMerge v1.0.4

Update focused on adding a workflow for organizing files directly inside the target folder.

Highlights

• Added new Main folder mode (main_folder) for in-place organization on the output folder
• Main folder mode now treats the output folder as the primary source and can merge additional input folders into it
• Improved reindex behavior so filenames are reorganized into a continuous sequence after processing
• Existing files already named by ImageMerge pattern (for example 0001.png) are preserved in ordering logic
• New/mixed filename patterns are still handled by existing sort logic and merged into final sequence
• CLI now supports --mode main_folder, and this mode can run without --input
• Added UI and localization labels/descriptions for the new mode (EN/TH)

License

This project remains open-source under the MIT License.

Full Changelog: v1.0.3...v1.0.4

v1.0.3 - Multi-Channel Packaging + Store Automation

ImageMerge v1.0.3

Release focused on distribution expansion, installer coverage, and store automation readiness.

Highlights

• Added Linux Flatpak packaging pipeline and release artifact output (.flatpak)
• Added Linux Snap packaging pipeline and release artifact output (.snap)
• Added Linux installer coverage in one release flow: .deb, .rpm, .AppImage, .flatpak, .snap
• Added Flathub-specific manifest (separate from CI Flatpak manifest) under packaging/flathub/
• Added pinned Python dependency module for Flathub (PySide6 stack with architecture-specific wheel URLs + SHA256)
• Added WinGet automation workflow to submit/update manifests from published releases
• Added Homebrew Cask automation workflow to update cask and open PR to tap repo
• Added project privacy policy document for store listings (PRIVACY_POLICY.md, EN + TH)
• Updated macOS release matrix to build both Intel and Apple Silicon artifacts (macos-13 + macos-latest)
• Improved Homebrew automation to support dual-architecture cask output (on_intel / on_arm) and optional upstream base repo PR flow
• Refined WinGet automation behavior for first-submission vs update flow handling
• Redesigned About dialog to a cleaner scrollable layout for better readability
• Fixed About version display in packaged builds by including app_metadata.json in Nuitka build outputs
• Added a dedicated Microsoft Store-oriented Windows MSI variant with product name ImageMergeGUI (ImageMergeGUI-windows-<arch>-msstore.msi)
• Added automated Windows MSIX packaging + signing in release workflow for Microsoft Store submission (ImageMergeGUI-windows-<arch>.msix)

Packaging / Distribution Notes

• Release workflow now builds additional Linux artifacts and uploads them to GitHub Release automatically
• Flatpak App ID standardized as me.tamkungz.ImageMerge
• Snap packaging introduced with strict confinement baseline and desktop integration metadata
• Homebrew workflow targets macOS release zip assets and computes SHA256 during automation
• WinGet workflow targets Windows MSI release assets for manifest submission
• About metadata now stays consistent across source and packaged builds

Store Readiness Notes

• Microsoft Store and Mac App Store preparation is now supported by accompanying policy/doc updates
• Flathub submission assets are prepared; final Flathub PR still requires Linux-side validation (flatpak-builder) and review flow

License

This project remains open-source under the MIT License.

v1.0.2 - UI Refresh + Localization Expansion

ImageMerge v1.0.2

Update focused on UI usability, localization scale-up, and packaging polish.

Highlights

• Refreshed GUI layout and light theme for better readability
• Improved button/state contrast (including Start during processing)
• Removed hardcoded UI text and fully wired new labels/status strings to locale keys
• Expanded runtime language support from locale files (ar, de, en, es, fr, id, ja, ko, ru, th, vi, zh)
• Improved font selection by language/script with Thai embedded-font priority
• Fixed completion dialog handling to avoid UI freeze after processing finishes
• Updated release ZIP packaging to use a clean top-level ImageMerge/ folder instead of raw build folder names
• Input folder add flow now keeps default prefix empty unless user edits it

Packaging Notes

• Release archives now extract into a user-friendly ImageMerge directory on all platforms

License

This project remains open-source under the MIT License.

Full Changelog: v1.0.1...v1.0.2

v1.0.1 - CLI Mode + Packaging Updates

ImageMerge v1.0.1

Focused update for command-line workflows and release readiness.

Highlights

• Added CLI mode so ImageMerge can run without opening GUI
• Supports CLI on packaged builds across Windows, Linux, and macOS
• Added repeatable input format: --input PATH[::PREFIX]
• Added CLI flags: --output, --mode, --clear-output, --lang
• Updated Windows build console behavior to support terminal usage (attach mode)
• Updated executable metadata version to 1.0.1.0

CLI Example

ImageMerge --cli --input "/path/a::full" --input "/path/b::short" --output "/path/out" --mode copy_keep

License

This project remains open-source under the MIT License.

v1.0.0 - PySide6 UI + Nuitka Cross-Platform Build

ImageMerge v1.0.0

Major update focused on UI modernization, packaging reliability, and release automation.

Highlights

• Migrated desktop UI to PySide6
• Switched build system to Nuitka
• Added native build support for:
  • Windows (PE .exe)
  • Linux (ELF binary)
  • macOS (Mach-O binary + .app)
• Embedded translation system with in-app language selector (EN/TH)
• Embedded app fonts at runtime
• Added executable metadata support via app_metadata.json
• Added GitHub Actions workflows:
  • Build test on every push
  • Auto-build + upload release assets on tag

Build / Packaging Notes

• Default CI build mode is standalone for reliability
• Onefile mode can be enabled via environment variable when needed
• Windows code signing is supported by providing PFX configuration in environment variables

License

This project is open-source under the MIT License.

Checksums

Release asset checksums can be added in a follow-up update for verification.