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Release notes · 38 releases
What's new.
Every release, version by version. Releases before the rename shipped as MetaScope, and their notes keep that name.
Latest release · September 30, 2026
MetaScope 1.6.2 (Build 58)
MetaScope is getting a new name: in an upcoming update it becomes Parergon. Only the name changes, and this update makes no other changes.
Read the release notes →Version 1.6
- 1.6.1 MetaScope 1.6.1 (Build 57) Full-screen viewing for photos and videos, menu shortcuts that work in every window, and windows that lay out properly at every size. September 28, 2026 23 changes
- 1.6.0 MetaScope 1.6.0 (Build 56) The largest MetaScope release so far: find photos by describing them, translate metadata on your Mac, detect events, and draft four fields in one reviewed pass. September 24, 2026 29 changes
Version 1.5
- 1.5.4 MetaScope 1.5.4 (Build 55) Draft titles and headlines for a whole folder at once, let drafting use the location you already wrote, rename with a preview you can trust, and see a folder as it really is on disk. August 25, 2026 22 changes
- 1.5.3 MetaScope 1.5.3 (Build 54) Find and clean up the copies scattered through your library, edit video metadata like any other file, keep a field in more than one language, and read Help that finally looks like a document. August 22, 2026 27 changes
- 1.5.2 MetaScope 1.5.2 (Build 53) Every tool gets a menu-bar home and a rebindable shortcut, keyword vocabularies reach Adobe Bridge parity, standards vocabularies arrive in the field registry (now 139 fields), and the largest metadata-write correctness pass MetaScope has shipped. August 14, 2026 36 changes
- 1.5.1 MetaScope 1.5.1 (Build 52) On-device drafting extends to Titles and Headlines, the metadata registry reaches 137 fields with full IPTC 2025.1 alignment including AI provenance, and a broad reliability pass lands across keywords, popout viewers, and file operations. August 4, 2026 33 changes
- 1.5.0 MetaScope 1.5.0 (Build 50) MetaScope's biggest release yet brings on-device intelligence to your photo metadata: natural-language AI descriptions, smart Vision keyword suggestions, and Enhanced Recognition, all running privately on your Mac, plus a matured Metadata Search and a large reliability pass. July 20, 2026 16 changes
Version 1.4
- 1.4.2 MetaScope 1.4.2 (Build 48) A quality and performance release: Photos grid overhaul, faster file operations, multi-window correctness, and a large write-safety and reliability pass (no new features this cycle). July 2, 2026 24 changes
- 1.4.1 MetaScope 1.4.1 (Build 47) Strip All Metadata with recoverable undo, Finder-aligned folder menus on every surface, a chip-based Keyword Sets editor with vocabulary autocomplete, and Lightroom Classic video dates. June 17, 2026 17 changes
- 1.4.0 MetaScope 1.4.0 (Build 45) Keyword-First and Sidebar as Starting Point. Four-tab sidebar shell, unified Keyword Workbench across vocabulary, rules, sets, custom fields, and profiles, masonry thumbnail grids, a revamped Compare tray and faster image viewer, footer toolbars on every surface, configurable Launchpad with 12 new tiles, and three-path Temporal Enrichment. June 1, 2026 57 changes
Version 1.3
- 1.3.3 MetaScope 1.3.3 (Build 41) Indexing roughly 50× faster end-to-end, five major architectural refactors closed in one release, list view rebuilt on AppKit, full Edit In… external app handoff, vocabulary depth (duplicate, disable, hierarchy editor), and a long list of UX fixes. May 3, 2026 42 changes
- 1.3.2 MetaScope 1.3.2 (Build 40) Reorganized Tools menu, on-device Enrich from Descriptions, Launchpad preview of the v1.5 workflow shell, deeper vocabulary work, and a long list of UX fixes. April 23, 2026 38 changes
- 1.3.1 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, catalog card presets, and date operation preview. April 8, 2026 26 changes
- 1.3.0 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. March 26, 2026 19 changes
Version 1.2
- 1.2.9 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. March 15, 2026 9 changes
- 1.2.8 MetaScope 1.2.8 (Build 33) Hotfix resolving a subscription paywall issue where the Pro upgrade prompt would not reappear after being dismissed. March 10, 2026 1 changes
- 1.2.7 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. March 8, 2026 10 changes
- 1.2.6 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. March 7, 2026 18 changes
- 1.2.5 MetaScope 1.2.5 (Build 30) Smart Collections, Linked Metadata Profiles, Custom Fields, Catalog 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. March 3, 2026 26 changes
- 1.2.4 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. February 15, 2026 37 changes
- 1.2.3 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. February 7, 2026 22 changes
- 1.2.2 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. January 20, 2026 22 changes
- 1.2.1 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. January 3, 2026 28 changes
- 1.2.0 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. December 18, 2025 40 changes
Version 1.1
- 1.1.9 MetaScope 1.1.9 (Build 22) Metadata Search, Analytics Dashboard, Compare Tray, Fuji RAF v2, Video Metadata Editing, and NDJSON Export. December 2, 2025 22 changes
- 1.1.8 MetaScope 1.1.8 (Build 21) Deterministic paged browsing meets Snapshot Boost controls, scoped bookmark reliability, crisp HEIC previews, and refreshed template managers. November 12, 2025 15 changes
- 1.1.7 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. November 1, 2025 17 changes
- 1.1.6 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. October 9, 2025 11 changes
- 1.1.5 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. October 6, 2025 25 changes
- 1.1.4 MetaScope 1.1.4 (Build 16) NEW: Hide Empty Fields in metadata panel; FIX: EXIF editor reliability for JPEG/TIFF. October 3, 2025 5 changes
- 1.1.3 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. September 29, 2025 8 changes
- 1.1.2 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. September 21, 2025 9 changes
- 1.1.1 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. September 17, 2025 19 changes
Version 1.0
- 1.0.3 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. August 25, 2025 22 changes
- 1.0.2 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. August 23, 2025 21 changes
- 1.0.0 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. August 15, 2025 10 changes
- 1.0.1 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. August 15, 2025 17 changes
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