GIF Pal

GIF Pal 2.0

Version
2.0
Version Date
Dec. 2, 2025
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Patch Notes

GIF Pal v2.0 Update - Windows 10/11 Compatibility & New Features

Windows 10/11 Compatibility Improvements
[p]- DPI Awareness: Native Qt 6 DPI handling with properly scaled UI elements and snap zones[/p][p]- Multi-Monitor Support: Snap zones work on all monitors, including negative coordinates for secondary displays[/p][p]- Window Tracking Reliability: Virtual desktop support with cloaked window detection and failure tolerance[/p][p]- Performance Optimizations: Skip movement checks when minimized, efficient monitor detection[/p][p]
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Bug Fixes
[p]- Fixed Qt 6 + Windows API conflicts in DPI handling[/p][p]- Resolved snap zones not working on secondary monitors with negative coordinates[/p][p]- Fixed window tracking failures on virtual desktops and cloaked windows[/p][p]- Improved failure tolerance for window tracking (up to 3 consecutive failures)[/p][p]- Corrected DPI scaling for glow effects, particle margins, and snap thresholds[/p][p]- Enhanced minimize/restore state detection for better performance[/p][p]
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New Features in v2.0
[p]- Dynamic Theme System: HueSlider-based color themes with dark/light mode support[/p][p]- Drunk Mode: Frame buffer trailing effects with configurable intensity[/p][p]- Per-GIF Particle System: Custom PNG particles with timestamp tracking and efficiency optimizations[/p][p]- Modular Architecture: Refactored pet window into 8 separate modules for better maintainability[/p][p]- Smart Taskbar Detection: Multi-layered detection system with Alt+Tab and Win+D shortcut support[/p][p]- Enhanced UI: Improved navigation, system tray integration, and real-time editing capabilities[/p][p]
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Technical Enhancements
[p]- Python 3.13+ compatibility[/p][p]- Comprehensive debug logging and error handling[/p][p]- Async processing with QThread workers[/p][p]- Memory usage under 1GB limit[/p][p]- Frame rate optimization (150 frame limit with auto-reduction)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This update brings GIF Pal up to modern Windows standards with better stability and some new features.[/p][p]
Note: As a solo developer, I appreciate your patience waiting for updates. Thank you for your support![/p]