TransMac Changelog

What's new in TransMac 15.3

Jan 25, 2024
  • Some fixes for Windows 11.
  • Ability to burn ISO files to USB drives.

New in TransMac 15.2 (Jan 3, 2024)

  • Support more dmg types
  • Enhanced volume enlarge for restore

New in TransMac 15.1 (Dec 15, 2023)

  • Support more APFS features
  • Minor fixes

New in TransMac 15.0 (Nov 14, 2023)

  • CHANGES:
  • Added option to enlarge volume to disk size for restore
  • Enhanced error messages
  • Copy speed improvements

New in TransMac 14.8 (May 22, 2023)

  • Support more APFS features
  • Minor fixes

New in TransMac 14.7 (Apr 11, 2023)

  • Fixed problem opening some APFS volumes
  • Support "Preserve file dates" option for APFS volumes
  • Minor fixes

New in TransMac 14.6 (Apr 29, 2022)

  • CHANGES:
  • Support encrypted disk images (dmg and sparseimages) in full version.
  • Fixed rare fault opening APFS volumes

New in TransMac 14.5 (Feb 2, 2022)

  • Fixed problem reading some partition maps
  • Fixed APFS problem reading some files

New in TransMac 14.4 (Oct 17, 2021)

  • CHANGES:
  • Fixed buffer alignment issue
  • Minor fixes for Windows 11

New in TransMac 14.3 (Jun 10, 2021)

  • CHANGES:
  • Enhanced error messages
  • Fixed incorrect file size problem

New in TransMac 14.2 (Jan 28, 2021)

  • APFS multiple partition support
  • Faster restoring/expanding dmg files
  • Fixed problem opening some dmg files
  • Fixed fault on exit issues
  • Fixed write error when creating dmg
  • UI changes

New in TransMac 14.1 (Dec 27, 2020)

  • Fixed problem reading some partitions
  • Misc fixes

New in TransMac 14.0 (Dec 21, 2020)

  • APFS code rewritten for fast browsing.
  • Multiple instances supported.
  • UI enhancements

New in TransMac 12.10 (Nov 22, 2020)

  • Fixed timeout errors when accessing flash drives.
  • Fixed problems with file sizes in APFS volumes.

New in TransMac 12.9 (Sep 23, 2020)

  • Fixed problems opening APFS volumes
  • UI enhancements

New in TransMac 12.8 (Sep 1, 2020)

  • CHANGES:
  • Fixed "Beta version expired" problem.
  • Fixed formatting problem.

New in TransMac 12.7 (Jul 2, 2020)

  • CHANGES:
  • Fixed problems accessing large drives.
  • APFS speed improvement.
  • UI enhancements.
  • Fixed some rare problems reading dmg files.
  • Enhanced error handling.

New in TransMac 12.6 (Feb 17, 2020)

  • Fixed false damaged dmg error
  • Fixed zero size file problem under apfs.
  • Moved help file online.

New in TransMac 12.5 (Sep 13, 2019)

  • Fixed missing files problem for APFS volumes.
  • Fixed problem opening some segmented dmg files.

New in TransMac 12.4 (Mar 25, 2019)

  • Fixed problem opening some dmg files.
  • Fixed zero size file issue.
  • Fixed problem copying files with certain unicode chars.

New in TransMac 12.3 (Jan 19, 2019)

  • Better APFS compatibility.
  • Fixed problem copying files from network drives
  • Fixed program exiting on some errors
  • Recognize more disk interfaces

New in TransMac 12.2 (Jul 21, 2018)

  • CHANGES:
  • Speed enhancements.
  • Fixed problems viewing APFS volunes.
  • Fixed problems opening APFS dmg files.
  • Fixed rare problem when opening a drive.
  • Fixed wrong info sometimes displayed for partition layout in disk properties.

New in TransMac 12.1 (Dec 7, 2017)

  • NEW FEATURES:
  • Read-only Support for APFS volumes (Initial tree display may be slow due to loading entire catalog at start).
  • Show uncompressed size in dmg Properties context menu.
  • FIXES:
  • Fix volume search not resetting treeview.

New in TransMac 12.1b1 (Sep 18, 2017)

  • APFS Read-only support

New in TransMac 12.0 (Aug 7, 2017)

  • This version introduces a new license key system. Keys for older versions will not work.
  • NEW FEATURES:
  • Added volume search ability for finding volumes on overwritten and CoreStorage disks.
  • Added support for hard file links.
  • Added option for alternate dmg compression type.
  • Added ability to save files in MacBinary format if they have a resource fork.
  • Option to convert line end codes for 'Open as Text' context menu.
  • Show type and creator in file properties dialog.
  • UI changes.

New in TransMac 11.10 (Feb 20, 2017)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem recognizing some partition types.
  • CHANGES:
  • Minor UI changes.

New in TransMac 11.9 (Nov 6, 2016)

  • Fixed problem where drives were not closed when no volumes found.
  • Added code to make sure dmg compression is supported before burning or restoring.

New in TransMac 11.8 (Sep 25, 2016)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed crash problem dragging and dropping within Mac listview
  • Fixed multiple select problem
  • CHANGES:
  • UI changes

New in TransMac 11.7 (Aug 29, 2016)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem reading multisession CDs
  • CHANGES:
  • Added read only support for old Standard HFS volumes
  • Added read only support for floppy diskettes
  • UI changes
  • Speed improvements

New in TransMac 11.6 (May 23, 2016)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem accessing Mac volumes on disks with empty partitions.
  • CHANGES:
  • Added support for more disk types.
  • Added display of partition layout in Properties context menu for disks.
  • UI changes.

New in TransMac 11.5 (Apr 21, 2016)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed "No Mac HFS volumes found" error message when there are valid HFS+ volumes.
  • CHANGES:
  • Added ability to split and merge dmg (dmgpart) files.

New in TransMac 11.4 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed beta expire message.
  • Fixed DVD burn problem.

New in TransMac 11.3 (Feb 17, 2016)

  • CHANGES:
  • Windows 10 compatibility changes.
  • Added new options in settings.
  • Misc. UI changes.
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem accessing some volumes.
  • Fixed problem with hidden files.
  • Fixed drive eject problem.
  • Fixed problem of some DVD errors not showing.

New in TransMac 11.2 (Jan 5, 2015)

  • CHANGES:
  • Added option to append an index for duplicate file or folder name.
  • UI enhancements.
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed file name translation issue.
  • Fixed drag and drop problems.

New in TransMac 11.1 (Aug 5, 2014)

  • CHANGES:
  • Added option to allow long paths for copy to PC
  • Mod to remember last folder when browsing for files or folders
  • UI enhancements
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed misc Unicode problems

New in TransMac 11.0 (Jan 14, 2014)

  • This version introduces a new license key system. Keys for older versions will not work.
  • CHANGES:
  • Full Unicode support.
  • Now supports drives greater than 2TB.
  • Support for opening sparse bundles and segmented dmg files (.dmgpart).
  • Copy speed improvements.
  • Dropped support for old version HFS and floppy.
  • UI enhancements.
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed drag and drop when run as administrator.

New in TransMac 10.6 (Sep 29, 2013)

  • CHANGES:
  • UI enhancements.
  • Updated help file.
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem recognizing some disk drives.
  • Fixed minor DVD burn problem.

New in TransMac 10.5 (Apr 29, 2013)

  • CHANGES:
  • Added slow DVD burn speed option to settings.
  • Added quick verify for DVD burn.
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed intermittent problem when restarting as admin.
  • Several burning fixes.

New in TransMac 10.4 (Jan 7, 2013)

  • CHANGES:
  • Windows 8 compatibility changes.
  • Speed enhancements.
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed DVD burn error.
  • Fixed open file dialog.

New in TransMac 10.3 (Jul 18, 2012)

  • CHANGES:
  • UI enhancements
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem opening some USB drives.
  • Fixed problem handling some dmg files.

New in TransMac 10.2 (Jul 18, 2012)

  • CHANGES:
  • Support for more disk image formats.
  • Added ability to format with compressed dmg.
  • Added taskbar progress.
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem with "Copy Here" context menu ignoring some files.
  • Modified folder tree pane behavior to standard.
  • Fixed problem recognizing some older dmg files.
  • Trim spaces from key during activation.

New in TransMac 10.1 (Jul 18, 2012)

  • CHANGES:
  • Change to ignore some system files/folders.
  • Default to show hidden files.
  • UI enhancements.

New in TransMac 10.0 (Jan 18, 2011)

  • CHANGES:
  • Added new CD/DVD burning method. Added option to select new or old method
  • New burning method includes ability to burn compressed dmg files directly without decompressing
  • Optimizations to decrease wait at program start
  • New files/folders inherit parent folders user/group id
  • UI enhancements
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem ejecting media

New in TransMac 9.3 (Dec 20, 2010)

  • FIXES:
  • Fixed problem writing flash drives without admin privileges.
  • Made progress bar more accurate
  • Fixed install problem where TransMac did not show up in Windows start menu.

New in TransMac 9.2 (Dec 20, 2010)

  • CHANGES:
  • UI interface enhancements.
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed format problems under Windows 7/Vista.
  • Fixed drive limit problem.

New in TransMac 9.1 (Dec 20, 2010)

  • CHANGES:
  • Support for Blu-ray drives and media.
  • Media eject support
  • FIXES:
  • Fixed CD/DVD drive mix up when multiple drives are present.
  • Fixed partition map issue that did not recognize some partitions.

New in TransMac 9.0 (Sep 28, 2009)

  • Updated DVD burning code to support more drives/media.
  • Added yes-to-all and no-to-all selection for name collisions.
  • All drives now shown under Vista/Win7. User is prompted to elevate when accessing them.
  • UI Enhancements
  • Better compatibility with Vista/Win7.

New in TransMac 8.3 (Mar 16, 2009)

  • CHANGES:
  • User interface enhancements.
  • FIXES:
  • More robust check for valid Mac volumes.

New in TransMac 8.2 (Jan 13, 2009)

  • Removed fixed disk format/write restriction in trial version.
  • Made expanding and burning dmg files separate operations.
  • Modified hidden file/folder handling.
  • Enhanced performance/speed.
  • Fixed minor formatting compatability issues.
  • Fixed minor disk image compatability issues.
  • Fixed some CD/DVD burning problems.

New in TransMac 8.1 (Apr 8, 2008)

  • Updated CD/DVD writing code to fix problems and support more drives.
  • Fixed problem opening some compressed dmg files.
  • Fixed problem with maximized application window getting restored to normal after copy.
  • Fixed progress bar problems.
  • Fixed minor memory leaks.

New in TransMac 8.0 (Oct 22, 2007)

  • Overhauled File Explorer type user interface with external drag and drop.
  • Read, write and create sparseimage disk images.
  • Compress and expand dmg disk images.
  • Ability to access Mac volumes on boot drive (like Boot Camp).
  • Better Vista support.
  • Fixed problem opening some compressed dmg files.
  • Fixed problems formatting USB drives.
  • Fixed problems writing disk images.
  • Fixed problems with Mac file preview.
  • Changed location of prefs file to be more Vista compatible