Release Notes

Complete version history, latest updates, features, and improvements for MetaScope - professional metadata editor for macOS.

Release History

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v1.3.1 minor

MetaScope 1.3.1 (Build 36)

Writing intelligence with Apple Writing Tools on metadata fields, unified export typography with four semantic roles, favorites-driven exports, catalogue card presets, and date operation preview.

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v1.3.0 minor

MetaScope 1.3.0 (Build 35)

Batch Keyword Editor for multi-file keywording, synonym-aware search and normalization, smarter keyword rules with vocabulary matching, and unified chip-based keyword editing across all surfaces.

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v1.2.9 minor

MetaScope 1.2.9 (Build 34)

Expanded video metadata editing with 6 new fields, human-readable GPS coordinates, batch GPS polarity flip, and video GPS batch operations.

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🔧 v1.2.8 patch

MetaScope 1.2.8 (Build 33)

Hotfix resolving a subscription paywall issue where the Pro upgrade prompt would not reappear after being dismissed.

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v1.2.7 minor

MetaScope 1.2.7 (Build 32)

Polished image viewer with auto-hiding controls and crossfade transitions, expanded transformation rules with four new action types, and important reliability fixes.

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v1.2.6 minor

MetaScope 1.2.6 (Build 31)

Redesigned Vocabulary Browser with category grouping, keyboard navigation, and standalone windows. Editor gains search bar, two-column layout, safety indicators, and expanded font picker.

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🚀 v1.2.5 major

MetaScope 1.2.5 (Build 30)

Smart Collections, Linked Metadata Profiles, Custom Fields, Catalogue Card PDF export, Quick Star Rating, redesigned search window, editor revamp with search bar and two-column layout, Liquid Glass on macOS 26, and major performance improvements.

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🚀 v1.2.4 major

MetaScope 1.2.4 (Build 27)

Controlled vocabularies with 600+ IPTC terms, vocabulary-powered keyword rules, search window upgrades, editable camera fields, and GPS date management.

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🚀 v1.2.3 major

MetaScope 1.2.3 (Build 26)

Integrated metadata search in the browser, batch privacy redaction, native Finder integration, toolbar customization, unified rules window, and XPC-based memory isolation for the image viewer.

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🚀 v1.2.2 major

MetaScope 1.2.2 (Build 25)

Unified Date Management with comprehensive EXIF/XMP/IPTC/QuickTime handling, Transformation Rules Engine (Pro), reimagined Batch Rename with stackable rules, Workspace Presets, Metadata Copying with review, non-blocking writes, and performance improvements for large video files.

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🚀 v1.2.1 major

MetaScope 1.2.1 (Build 24)

Extended Keyword Rules with regex and hierarchy templates, rebuilt Document Export System with PDF/HTML and cover pages, Batch Operations with pause/resume persistence, Photos download UX improvements, and customizable sidebar Quick Access.

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🚀 v1.2.0 major

MetaScope 1.2.0 (Build 23)

Unified Template Manager, MetadataFieldRegistry, Metadata Favorites, Enhanced Location Tab, Keyword-Driven Metadata, Finder Metadata Visibility, 5-Tab Info Panel, and improved Keyboard Architecture.

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🚀 v1.1.9 major

MetaScope 1.1.9 (Build 22)

Metadata Search, Analytics Dashboard, Compare Tray, Fuji RAF v2, Video Metadata Editing, and NDJSON Export.

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v1.1.8 minor

MetaScope 1.1.8 (Build 21)

Deterministic paged browsing meets Snapshot Boost controls, scoped bookmark reliability, crisp HEIC previews, and refreshed template managers.

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v1.1.7 minor

MetaScope 1.1.7 (Build 20)

Faster RAW thumbnail browsing with disk caching, experimental LibRaw support for RAF, unified toolbars and window restore polish, upgraded ExifTool, and sturdier export workflows.

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v1.1.6 minor

MetaScope 1.1.6 (Build 18)

Smoother main window resizing with lower minimums, PSD thumbnail/viewer support, clearer filter UI with optional summary chip, and performance and stability improvements across browsing and exports.

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🚀 v1.1.5 major

MetaScope 1.1.5 (Build 17)

Detached, resizable editors with size persistence, new keyboard shortcuts, filters and sidebar controls, plus stability and polish across windows, menus, and viewers.

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v1.1.4 minor

MetaScope 1.1.4 (Build 16)

NEW: Hide Empty Fields in metadata panel; FIX: EXIF editor reliability for JPEG/TIFF.

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v1.1.3 minor

MetaScope 1.1.3 (Build 15)

NEW: Include Subfolders (Pro) with progressive deep-scan, Stop/Resume, live counters, and snapshot-fast starts. Plus smoother browsing, video/photos polish, and PDF export with full EXIF/IPTC/XMP.

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v1.1.2 minor

MetaScope 1.1.2: Portfolio Export + EXIF Speed (Build 14)

Minor release focusing on reliable Hasselblad 3FR portfolio export, faster Full/Raw EXIF tabs with clearer controls, UI polish, and a one‑time folder‑access refresh to restore system prompts when needed.

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🚀 v1.1.1 major

MetaScope 1.1.1: Native Photos + Reliability Polish (Build 13)

First public 1.1 release consolidating native Apple Photos, unified video, pop-out viewer improvements, ExifTool 13.36, and macOS 26 stability fixes.

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🚀 v1.0.3 major

MetaScope Build 11: Complete Professional Workflow Integration

Comprehensive enhancement with complete keyboard shortcuts, context menu integration, automatic file monitoring, external drive reliability revolution, and professional file management capabilities.

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🚀 v1.0.2 major

MetaScope 1.0.2: File Processing & External Drives (Build 10)

Major update with critical fixes for Sony ARW and Nikon NEF files, revolutionary external drive support, enhanced modern photography analysis, and comprehensive performance improvements.

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v1.0.1 minor

MetaScope Build 8: Metal-Accelerated Image Viewer

A comprehensive update featuring professional Metal-accelerated image viewing with GPU-powered performance, 5-tier progressive quality system, and significant performance improvements.

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🚀 v1.0.0 major

MetaScope 1.0: Professional Metadata Editor Launch

The complete professional metadata editing platform for macOS with Metal-accelerated GPU rendering, enterprise workflow tools, and industry-standard processing.

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