ScribeShot
Changelog
Every ScribeShot release, newest first. The current version is v1.56.3. ScribeShot updates itself, so you do not need to download a new build by hand.
v1.56.3
23 July 2026- Added minimalist player controls and seamless narration protection for Smart Jumper Reels.
- Archiving an active video now seamlessly opens the next lesson in sequence, or returns home if no other lessons remain.
v1.56.2
23 July 2026- Fixed an issue where network or server errors during background license validation could cause licensed users to be prompted with the free video limit.
v1.56.1
22 July 2026- Jumper narration now automatically selects high-quality enhanced system voices for clearer and more natural speech.
- Added voice selection and speech speed controls in Settings to customize Jumper walkthrough narration.
- Improved long narration playback reliability by automatically chunking text by sentence and keeping the speech engine active.
v1.56.0
22 July 2026- Jumper clips now align automatically with complete sentences in the video transcript, ensuring smooth speech transitions without abrupt cuts.
v1.55.1
21 July 2026- Added a Recreate highlights button to Jumper, allowing you to force-regenerate the highlight walkthrough narration.
v1.55.0
21 July 2026- Simplified Jumper to a single walkthrough highlights mode, making it effortless to play video highlights.
v1.54.4
19 July 2026- Bumped application version to 1.54.4 to keep the platform up to date.
v1.54.3
14 July 2026- Bumped application version to 1.54.3 to keep the platform up to date.
v1.54.2
12 July 2026- Adjusted landing page background colors to alternate correctly for better readability.
v1.54.1
12 July 2026- Updated the built-in yt-dlp version to 2026.07.04 to maintain reliable YouTube transcript and video processing.
v1.54.0
11 July 2026- Added pre-packaged notes, transcripts, and study guides for featured videos to help you get started immediately.
v1.53.5
11 July 2026- Free trial video counting is now more reliable: a completed video correctly frees its slot, and re-adding the same video no longer uses an extra one, including for non-YouTube links.
v1.53.4
11 July 2026- The Done button now correctly closes the processing screen when a video finishes.
- Reopening a video you processed earlier in the same session no longer brings back the processing screen.
- Free trial videos are now counted when their notes are prepared, whether that happens automatically or when you generate them yourself, so the free video limit is applied consistently.
- A video whose processing fails no longer uses up one of your free trial videos, even if you try it again.
v1.53.3
8 July 2026- Failed video processing no longer keeps a free trial video slot reserved.
v1.53.2
10 July 2026- Kept your existing AI notes visible while ScribeShot refreshes them.
v1.53.1
7 July 2026- Queued video processing is now covered by stronger reliability checks before release.
v1.53.0
7 July 2026- Videos added while another video is processing now wait their turn instead of interrupting the current work.
- Queued videos now show their status and start automatically when the current video finishes.
v1.52.1
6 July 2026- Video titles now update more reliably after YouTube details finish loading.
- Returning to a video after background processing now avoids restarting work that already finished.
v1.52.0
6 July 2026- Video details now save cleaner channel and uploader information, including stable channel links for future improvements.
v1.51.8
6 July 2026- Updated video data files to a more reliable storage format.
v1.51.7
6 July 2026- Chat history and video settings are now saved in a more reliable structured format.
- Chat can now remember and display multiple screenshots in a single response without corrupting conversation history.
v1.51.6
5 July 2026- Screenshot filenames now use a simpler timestamp format that is easier for ScribeShot to sort and understand.
v1.51.5
5 July 2026- Screenshot analysis is now saved in a cleaner structured format for more reliable display and search.
- Screenshot analysis now separates extracted text and diagrams more consistently.
v1.51.4
5 July 2026- Screenshot analysis details now appear in clearer cards for definitions, text detection, and keywords.
- Empty diagram sections are now hidden when a screenshot does not contain a diagram.
- Screenshot analysis now gives clearer guidance for choosing the best diagram style when a diagram is present.
v1.51.3
5 July 2026- The Home screen now displays a clearer trial usage status with specific warnings for each limit.
- Activating or removing a license key in Settings now updates the trial status card immediately without requiring a restart.
- The upgrade prompt now features a clearer button layout for entering existing license keys.
- Updated purchase links to point to the new scribeshot.com website.
- Improved AI prompt budget management for local models.
v1.51.1
4 July 2026- Screenshot analysis now updates in real time when you take a screenshot with auto-analyze enabled.
v1.51.0
4 July 2026- ScribeShot now opens without a license. Try it free with 3 videos, including full AI notes, summaries, and chapters.
- The free version includes 3 screenshots and 3 chat messages per trial video. Mind maps and unlimited use unlock with a license.
- A new card on the home screen shows how many free videos you have used and where to get a license.
v1.50.0
4 July 2026- A smoother first start experience with a polished launch screen, guided AI setup, and an optional demo video.
v1.49.2
3 July 2026- YouTube videos now play more reliably in the macOS app.
v1.49.1
2 July 2026- Fixed a YouTube playback problem that could stop some packaged macOS installs from opening videos.
v1.49.0
1 July 2026- ScribeShot Chat can now find the most relevant transcript moments more accurately when you ask questions.
v1.48.0
30 June 2026- ScribeShot Chat can now use screenshot details to give more helpful answers.
v1.47.5
29 June 2026- Improved quality checks for mindmap creation with local AI.
v1.47.4
28 June 2026- Added more quality checks for mindmap creation with local AI.
v1.47.3
27 June 2026- Mindmaps are now better at ignoring extra formatting and focusing on the useful content.
v1.47.2
26 June 2026- Fixed a chat display issue that could stop answers from appearing correctly.
v1.47.1
25 June 2026- Chat answers now show the most relevant screenshot more consistently when screenshot analysis is available.
- Screenshot edit controls no longer appear inside chat responses.
v1.47.0
24 June 2026- Chat can now find relevant screenshots, diagrams, and on-screen text when answering questions about a video.
- Screenshot analysis now captures clearer titles, names, and key topics.
- Chat answers now connect transcript moments and screenshots more naturally.
- Fixed a broken local AI test command.
v1.46.0
23 June 2026- After you crop a screenshot, ScribeShot now refreshes its analysis so the notes match the cropped image.
v1.45.0
22 June 2026- Screenshots can now be analyzed automatically in the background after they are saved.
- Settings now explain that screenshot analysis also helps AI chat answer questions.
- You can hover over a screenshot and open its analysis in a detailed popup.
v1.44.1
21 June 2026- Fixed a loading message that appeared in the wrong tabs while only the summary was refreshing.
v1.44.0
20 June 2026- Added a closed captions button to the video controls.
v1.43.3
19 June 2026- Fixed a screenshot crop error that could happen with some videos.
v1.43.2
18 June 2026- Made main headings in notes easier to scan by giving them a clearer size difference.
v1.43.1
17 June 2026- Fixed automatic summary, chapter, and notes creation for some longer videos.
v1.43.0
16 June 2026- Added license activation, offline license support, and automatic background license checks.
v1.42.1
15 June 2026- Moved chapter progress messages into the Chapters tab so they are easier to understand.
v1.42.0
14 June 2026- Timestamps inside notes are now easier to click and use for jumping through a video.
v1.41.1
13 June 2026- AI Notes sections now stay open while you take screenshots.
v1.41.0
12 June 2026- AI Notes now use collapsible cards with quick expand and collapse controls.
v1.40.1
12 May 2026- Improved the Favorite button layout near the video title.
v1.40.0
11 May 2026- Added a Favorite button beside the video title.
v1.39.6
13 May 2026- Standardized note timestamps so they work more reliably throughout the app.
v1.39.5
14 May 2026- Screenshots now appear under the correct note headings more reliably.
v1.39.4
15 May 2026- Video processing no longer triggers unnecessary development reloads.
v1.39.3
16 May 2026- Local AI chapter generation now works more reliably for shorter videos.
v1.39.2
17 May 2026- Updated project guidance so saved videos stay in the right folder.
v1.39.1
18 May 2026- Fixed duplicate AI requests that could happen when the app opened the first video.
v1.39.0
19 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.38.0
20 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.36.0
21 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.35.0
22 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.34.0
23 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.33.0
24 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.32.0
25 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.31.0
26 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.30.0
27 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.28.0
28 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.25.0
29 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.14.0
30 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.13.0
31 May 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.12.0
1 June 2026- Simplified the interface to make ScribeShot easier to use.
- Improved app speed and responsiveness.
- Refreshed button and layout styling for a cleaner experience.
v1.11.0
2 June 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.10.0
3 June 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.7.0
4 June 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.6.0
5 June 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.5.0
6 June 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.4.0
7 June 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.3.0
8 June 2026- General fixes and improvements.
v1.2.0
11 June 2026- Added automatic version updates.
- Added update hosting support.
- Improved the app build process.
v1.1.0
10 June 2026- Set up update hosting.
- Improved version management.
v1.0.0
9 June 2026- Initial ScribeShot release.
- Added video processing.
- Added note-taking features.
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