August 25, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 56
The drawing shortcut, made clear.
Build 56 makes the global drawing shortcut easier to find and follow in Settings.
A clearer way to draw
- Settings now explains the global drawing shortcut in one direct instruction.
- Hold Command, then double-tap the right Shift key to open the drawing editor from anywhere.
August 24, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 55
Rearrange without losing your place.
Build 55 makes it easier to organize long lists and put every note or section exactly where it belongs.
Keep going in long lists
- Hold onto a note and scroll to anywhere in your list before dropping it into place.
- Putting a note at the bottom of a section now feels just as natural as moving it to the top.
Sections stay in hand
- Move a collapsed section through a long list without letting go.
- It stays with you as you scroll, so it is easy to see exactly what you are moving.
August 23, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 54
Reorder with confidence.
Build 54 makes note reordering more dependable and protects your attachments while you organize.
A smoother way to rearrange
- Drag notes with confidence, even when moving several notes at once.
- Pixph keeps the order you choose and avoids half-finished moves.
Your files stay with your notes
- Pixph checks your library before saving so attachments stay connected to the right notes.
- Undo and Redo continue to bring back previous changes.
August 23, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 53
Put every note in its place.
Build 53 introduced native drag-and-drop reordering so your notes stay in the order that matches your thinking.
Notes in the order you need
- Drag a note to a new position within its section, or move it directly into another section.
- Selected notes move together, with clear insertion feedback and safe handling around completed notes.
A native drag that keeps working
- Note drags carry their identity inside Pixph while preserving plain-text export to other Mac apps.
- Undo and Redo continue to restore the previous order, and existing attachment and text drops remain unchanged.
August 22, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 51
Draw what words can’t.
Build 51 adds a focused drawing editor with freehand strokes, shapes, text, color, and direct PNG attachments.
Draw without breaking your flow
- Create a drawing from the composer’s Add menu, or press Command and double-tap Right Shift to open the editor from anywhere.
- Sketch freehand, add rectangles, ellipses, lines, arrows, or text, then select, move, erase, undo, and redo without leaving Pixph.
Ready for the next app
- Choose from the built-in palette or the macOS color panel, adjust stroke width, and add the finished PNG directly to the current note.
- Copy & Add keeps the rendered PNG on the clipboard, so removing the attachment never prevents you from pasting the drawing again.
August 15, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 50
Attachment cleanup that refuses to guess.
Build 50 keeps managed files recoverable when Library metadata is missing, empty, or stale.
Attachment storage that never guesses
- Pixph no longer deletes managed files by comparing the Attachments folder with Library metadata at startup.
- If metadata is missing or stale, the files remain on disk for recovery instead of being treated as disposable orphans.
Explicit cleanup stays scoped
- Removing a note or attachment still cleans up only the managed files captured by that specific action, while Undo and Redo continue to keep recoverable files alive.
- Missing, unreadable, or older Library data can no longer authorize a directory-wide attachment cleanup.
August 14, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 49
A focused editor that feels like Pixph.
Build 49 brings the app panel’s transparent, quiet visual language to Edit in New Window.
An editor that belongs
- Edit in New Window now uses Pixph’s translucent surfaces, spacing, cards, and restrained controls.
- The titlebar and editor share one continuous desktop-aware material instead of feeling like separate layers.
Native Mac behavior preserved
- Traffic lights, resizing, minimizing, window titles, and Command-W remain standard macOS behavior.
- Autosave, Markdown preview, attachments, copying, and completion actions work as before.
August 13, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 48
Take attachments with you.
Build 48 lets you drag an attachment straight from Pixph into Finder or another Mac app.
Attachments that travel
- Drag an attachment from any note into Finder or another Mac app.
- Pixph shares its managed copy with the destination while keeping the original attachment safely in place.
Existing behavior preserved
- Clicking an attachment still opens it, and its Open, Reveal in Finder, and Remove actions are unchanged.
- Dragging a note still carries its text, while files dragged into Pixph continue to attach normally.
August 11, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 47
Licensing that follows your purchase.
Build 47 adds Lemon Squeezy license support while keeping existing Gumroad licenses working without migration.
More ways to purchase
- New purchases now use Lemon Squeezy, with your license key available in the receipt and My Orders.
- Existing Gumroad license keys continue to activate and verify without any migration.
The right place to manage your license
- Manage Purchase opens the store that issued the license on this Mac.
- If a license becomes inactive, your existing notes remain available to read, copy, and export.
August 11, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 46
Deleted attachments no longer linger.
Build 46 keeps managed attachment storage in step with your library, reclaiming files only after no note or Undo/Redo state can still reference them.
Storage that stays tidy
- Deleting a note or attachment now removes its managed file once Undo and Redo no longer need it.
- Files that are still referenced by another note remain safely in place.
Cleanup that catches up
- Pixph reconciles its managed attachments at startup and when quitting cleanly, reclaiming orphaned files left by earlier builds.
- Missing or unreadable libraries are left untouched so cleanup never guesses which files are safe to remove.
August 11, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 45
Browser images land where you drop them.
Build 45 lets you drag images straight from Safari into the composer or any note while keeping Finder attachment drops original and duplicate-free.
Browser images that attach
- Drag images directly from Safari onto the composer or any existing note.
- Pixph captures the browser image when you release it, so the attachment no longer disappears after the drop.
Finder behavior preserved
- Finder drops continue to keep the original file, filename, and format.
- An image advertised in multiple drag formats is attached once, without duplicate copies.
August 11, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 44
Shortcuts land where you expect.
Build 44 restores native text editing shortcuts everywhere, preserves Pixph’s note-list commands, and makes search-result transitions atomic.
Shortcuts that respect focus
- ⌘A, ⌘C, and ⌘V now behave natively in Search, the Composer, and project or section rename fields.
- The same shortcuts still select, copy, and attach files when the notes list has focus.
Reliable window and note commands
- ⌘W now hides the Pixph panel while continuing to close Settings and detached note windows normally.
- ⇧⌘C reliably copies the current selection as a list, or the active detached note when that window is in front.
Search results that arrive cleanly
- Typing a new search keeps the last complete result visible until the replacement is ready.
- The notes list installs the new result and its highlights together, without an empty flash or layout jump.
August 11, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 43
A section change that lands cleanly.
Build 43 measures the final section layout before it reaches the visible list, keeping the panel steady while you fold sections and scroll at the edges.
A section change that lands cleanly
- Opening or closing a section now measures the final replacement layout before the visible list changes.
- The panel keeps its settled height through the update instead of showing a one-frame jump or delayed correction.
Native motion at the edges
- The notes list keeps trackpad elasticity even though its scroll bar stays hidden.
- Reduced Motion remains respected for the section controls that still animate.
August 11, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 42
Sections fold smoothly.
Build 42 removes the last visual jump when opening and closing sections, keeping the panel steady wherever you are in the list.
Sections that fold smoothly
- Collapsing or expanding a section now rearranges the notes in one smooth motion.
- The panel no longer makes a delayed layout correction after a section changes height.
Stable from top to bottom
- Section transitions stay composed even near the bottom of a long notes list.
- Reduce Motion continues to replace the transition with an immediate, stable update.
August 11, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 41
A steadier notes list.
Build 41 keeps long libraries reachable, makes flick scrolling feel native, and makes undo safer for focused edits.
A notes list that stays put
- Trackpad and mouse flicks keep their momentum instead of snapping to the top or bottom.
- Long libraries remain reachable while the list keeps rendering only the rows it needs.
Undo that remembers
- Undo and redo now retain the notes, sections, and projects touched by each edit.
- Attachment files stay available while an undo or redo can still bring them back.
August 10, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 40
Scrolling feels right.
Build 40 fixes the two rough edges that made the panel feel slow: flick scrolling could snap to the top or bottom, and selecting a note hesitated.
Scrolling that behaves
- A fast flick on a Magic Mouse or trackpad no longer snaps the notes list to the top or bottom.
- Fast and slow scrolling now feel consistent, even in very large libraries.
Instant selection
- Clicking a note selects it immediately — no more beat-long pause before the highlight appears.
- Double-click still opens the note for editing.
August 10, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 39
Drag and drop attachments.
Build 39 lets you drop files from Finder onto any note and paste images straight in.
Drag and drop attachments
- Drag files from Finder onto the composer or any note row to attach them.
- A highlight shows exactly where each drop will land before you release.
Paste to attach
- ⌘V attaches copied images or files to the note you're working in.
- Thumbnails appear as you compose, and files are copied into Pixph only when the note is saved.
Undo-safe file cleanup
- Removing an attachment keeps its file around while Undo can still bring it back.
August 9, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 38
Focus stays where you left it.
Build 38 makes the keyboard-shortcuts sheet feel native, predictable, and unobtrusive.
Focus stays where you left it
- The keyboard-shortcuts sheet now closes with one Escape without hiding Pixph.
- Search, the composer, inline note editing, and section renaming remain active after the sheet closes.
Natural interaction
- Mouse clicks continue to move focus naturally between search, notes, and the composer.
- Typing is safely paused while the keyboard-shortcuts sheet is open.
August 8, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 37
A clearer introduction.
Build 37 gives Pixph a more focused first impression while keeping the same local-first workspace.
A clearer introduction
- Polished the first-run presentation for a more focused, calmer experience.
- Kept Pixph’s existing workflows and local-first behavior unchanged.
Still local by default
- Notes and attachments remain on your Mac.
- No account, sync, tracking, or telemetry was added.
August 8, 2026 · Pixph 1.0 · Build 36
Licensing and updates.
Pixph became ready for paid distribution while keeping your notes local and your workflow uninterrupted.
Licensing
- Activate Pixph with the license key from your purchase receipt.
- License keys are stored in the Mac Keychain; your notes never leave this Mac.
- Pixph can continue working briefly when verification is unavailable.
Updates
- Signed updates are checked before installation.
- Check for updates automatically or from Settings.
Requires macOS 26 or later.