iWatermark Pro 2 Changelog

What's new in iWatermark Pro 2 4.0.27.0

Mar 20, 2023
  • Update to ImageMagick library from Q8-x64 bit to Q8-AnyCPU. This fixes the issue that was causing a crash. In the previous version we slimmed down the size of the app and, in doing so, removed a part that played essential an important function. That part is now back in the package

New in iWatermark Pro 2 4.0.24.0 (Dec 15, 2022)

  • A number of operations are optimized. meaning noticeably faster and more memory efficient. the imagewell reacts faster.
  • WebP graphic format added for import and export of watermarked photos. WebP is an image file format developed by Google intended as a replacement for JPEG, PNG, and GIF file formats. It supports both lossy and lossless compression,[7] as well as animation and alpha transparency. WebP lossless images are 26% smaller in size compared to PNGs. WebP lossy images are 25-34% smaller than comparable JPEG images at equivalent SSIM quality index.
  • Many small changes to user interface (ui) making usage clearer.
  • Fixed title of the automatic individual photo folders.
  • Startup message for new users improved/updated

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.30 (May 24, 2021)

  • fixed issue of .png transparency in photo background.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.28 (Oct 10, 2020)

  • When using No Scaling, hides font controls. makes it easier to understand.
  • Fixes an install issues

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.25 (Apr 9, 2020)

  • Minor change in newWatermarkEditor for size
  • Updated code for larger license keys
  • Updated font size on horizontal/vertical scaling
  • Installer update

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.24 (Apr 9, 2020)

  • Enabling ImageMagick Logs
  • Solving Support Issue 2628
  • Updating Japanese translation files
  • Refinements in Label positions.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.23 (Oct 22, 2019)

  • Stegomark now maintains original size and DPI with the hidden embedded text.
  • Registration dialog comes to the front and cannot be hidden by other windows.
  • Version number added to bottom left corner of main window

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.22 (Sep 10, 2019)

  • Install messages improved.
  • Stegomark no longer erases iptc data.
  • Changing scaling and doing refresh now scales to the correct size.
  • Change "Created with iWatermark Pro. Register to remove this watermark" with only "Created with iWatermark Pro for Windows"
  • If user tries to use anything but jpg in a stegomark error message is now 'Stegomark only accepts JPEG for input and JPEG for output'

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.20 (Sep 10, 2019)

  • Solves the install/uninstall issue
  • Other misc improvements

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.19 (Sep 10, 2019)

  • Progress window shows preview of each photo watermarked.
  • Changes to add 'heic' and jp2000 formats for output
  • Solved uninstall issues
  • Misc ui improvements
  • Other internal changes
  • Shell extension improvements

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.15 (Feb 19, 2019)

  • iwatermark user. this is a test. do not download. a new version is coming. this is still version 2.5.14. we are testing the 'check for updates' for the next real version. please hold off downloading till Thurs.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.14 (Feb 16, 2019)

  • Many things

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.13 (Jan 20, 2019)

  • Optimization for image processing
  • When exporting/sharing batch of watermarked photos only one prompt now.
  • Added menu for resolution questions
  • Emboss and engrave is only improved on text watermark. other text type watermarks will get the same improvement soon.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.12 (Jan 8, 2019)

  • Lag of opacity control fixed
  • Ui issues fixed
  • Prompt for file name should prompt to select folder fixed
  • Duplicating watermarks now works
  • Resizing - added 60 DPI option to menu
  • Stegomark now tries for blank password by default
  • Stegomark viewer now allows resizing
  • Input info icon (?) now shows the location of the image currently being previewed
  • Exporting multiple watermarks now only prompts once (Note: hold shift key to select multiple watermarks to export or apply), Still to fix: prompt for file name should prompt to select folder

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.7 (Nov 29, 2018)

  • Right and left arrow keys allow switching photos.
  • Ui fixes for scaling and dpi issue.
  • Some items removed from 'file' menu

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.5 (Nov 12, 2018)

  • Now reports error if no output is set
  • Defaults are set on initial install
  • New feature: left and right arrow key should allow switching pictures.
  • EXIF Viewer and Photo Info windows - merged into one window.
  • New feature: Rename - add setting menu with same predefined rename as Mac.
  • Check for updates works
  • Fixed issue of image with trailing space of folder name
  • Can now copy metadata from jpg.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.3 (Oct 25, 2018)

  • Shell extension for watermarking works
  • Shell extensions now respects settings set:Output folder, rename, etc.
  • Can edit imported watermarks
  • Renaming files issue resolved
  • Key issue resolved
  • Gives better feedback on win 10
  • Many other improvements and optimizations

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.1 (Sep 27, 2018)

  • Resolved issue with renaming.
  • DEL key works correctly.
  • Dragging works correctly.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.5.0 (Sep 17, 2018)

  • New watermarks, lines, banner, stegomark
  • Stegomark viewer
  • Metadata viewer
  • Now reads and watermarks RAW images
  • Improved user interface for editing watermarks
  • Code optimized, misc. bugs fixed,
  • Updated to .net framework 4.7.1 and added DPI Awareness Code.
  • New code signing
  • Now fully 64 bit
  • Many changes & improvements not listed

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.0.7 (Aug 21, 2018)

  • News - we had a newer version which has a better way to add watermarks but does not have all features implemented. this caused questions for some people so we decided to roll back to this older version until those features are added in the new version.
  • [Fixed] - The “Input Files and Folders” drop area did not recognize tif files
  • [Fixed] - If you use the context menu to proc

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.0.6 (May 31, 2017)

  • [FIX] A thin line was appearing on the top and left of image (issue resolved)
  • [FIX] File name updated with integer value started from 1 instead of replacement.
  • [FIX] User should be able to store image in own defined extension and extension will be available next time.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.0.5 (Aug 31, 2015)

  • [MOD] Corporate license enhancements. Allow turning off certain elements.
  • [FIX] Shows a warning message if screen resolution is less than required resolution.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.0.4 (May 18, 2015)

  • [FIX] Preserve metadata of original image in watermarked image.
  • [FIX] Corporate license enhancements.
  • [FIX] Correction of title in EXIF information of watermarked image.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.0.3 (Mar 27, 2015)

  • [NEW FEATURE] Photonotary watermarks are shown in a collapsible tree and can be download and upload from iWatermark Pro.
  • [FIX] Size of watermarked image is smaller for 100% image quality for some output formats.
  • [FIX] Photonotary tab is revamped to provide a better user experience.
  • [FIX] Watermarks order is consistent between editor and output.
  • [FIX] Wrong effect template applied for some effects.
  • [FIX] View and Layout menu items are added in watermark editor.
  • There are many other fixes and improvements.
  • It will install 64-bit application on 64 bit machines and 32-bit application of 32-bit machines.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.0.2 (Dec 12, 2014)

  • [NEW FEATURE] Embed ICC color profiles in images - RGB, CMYK, Gray
  • [NEW FEATURE] Steganographic watermarks in images
  • [NEW FEATURE] Blend Modes
  • [NEW FEATURE] Make white transparent in watermark images
  • [NEW FEATURE] Photonotary watermarks integration
  • [FIX] Watermark compatibility on non-English Windows.
  • [FIX] Rename counter with zero padding is user controlled.
  • [FIX] Watermark manager columns can expand
  • [FIX] Watermark editor scale change effect is real-time
  • [FIX] All watermarked images have TIFF tag "Software" set to "iWatermark Pro"
  • [FIX] Un-scaled watermark item's size can be changed by mouse
  • [FIX] Duplicate watermark creation on Import (Drag In)
  • [FIX] Sometimes watermark item disappears when Actual Size radio button is selected
  • [FIX] Button "Show in Windows Explorer" is functional
  • [FIX] Watermark Editor has partially visible thumbnail's file names
  • There are many other fixes and improvements.
  • It will install 64-bit application on 64 bit machines and 32-bit application of 32-bit machines.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.0.1 (Sep 17, 2014)

  • [NEW FEATURE] iWatermark Pro Shell Extension for Explorer
  • [NEW FEATURE] Photonotary Integration in iWatermark Pro
  • [FIX] Custom colors in color dialogs should be persistent.
  • [FIX] License Key Validation with Capital Latters in Last Name
  • [FIX] Zero padding and start index in renaming
  • [FIX] Error while editing watermark with name which already exist.
  • [FIX] Renaming drag drop is not synchronized with rename string.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 2.0.0 (Jun 23, 2014)

  • New fonts shipped with installer
  • A new easy registration technique added
  • Installer will install 32 bit software on 32 bit computer and 64 bit software on 64 bit computer

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.1.2 (May 13, 2014)

  • [NEW FEATURE] One installer for x86 & x64 operating systems.
  • [NEW FEATURE] Add rename text box in watermark manager.
  • [NEW FEATURE] In watermark manager "double click" on a watermark will open it in editor.
  • [NEW FEATURE] Offset lines on selected watermark in editor.
  • [FIXED] Watermark item's offsets not correct in editor if rotated and moved with mouse.
  • [FIXED] Text, icons alignments and thumbnails spacing in editor.
  • [FIXED] Change search box location in watermark manager
  • [NEW FEATURE] Automatically check for update, download and install it.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.1.1 (Apr 30, 2014)

  • [UPDATE] iWatermark Pro now works on all UI scaling values. Resolution independent.
  • [FIXED] Wrong watermark text location in .psd output format.
  • [FIXED ]"Resolution" and "document size" of .psd output are changed.
  • [UPDATE] compiled now Visual Studio 2013
  • [NEW] installers in VS2013 for x86 & x64

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.1.0 (Apr 8, 2014)

  • [NEW] Offset value in number of pixels. Now in addition to choosing offset by percentage one can choose by pixels.
  • [FIXED] New input image files removes previous one.
  • [FIXED] Exporting Watermark Issues: Embedded Graphics format and including extra Text tags.
  • [FIXED] Extract embedded images when watermark is imported.
  • [FIXED] In sliders "up arrow" now increases the number displayed.
  • [FIXED] When no watermark item in editor is selected, tools windows should be disabled.
  • [FIXED] No longer re-read images and re-apply watermark when pictures are resized.
  • [FIXED] Watermark item's position in editor was not correct when moved with mouse.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.10 (Mar 26, 2014)

  • [FIXED] Issues accessing windows “Shared folders” i.e. shared folder //volumename.
  • [FIXED] Output Preview form load watermark was requested even though form was closed.
  • [FIXED] Create a Text Object and an Image object. After that you could not model individual objects.
  • [FIXED] Initial position of watermark object handles in editor was not correct.
  • [FIXED] Watermark item's position in editor was not correct when moved with mouse.
  • [FIXED] Size of QR code/ISBN items was changed in editor when module with text.
  • [FIXED] Images embedded in .iwk4 now retain their original format.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.9 (Mar 19, 2014)

  • [ADDED] Real-time preview of changes in watermark editor tool forms
  • [ADDED] Preview window should preview Large Photoshop files
  • [ADDED] Block list of registration email
  • [FIXED] iWatermark Pro crashes when editor is used for long time
  • [FIXED] Shadow Blur is not working in editor and output
  • [FIXED] Border of text is not properly working in watermark editor
  • [FIXED] Watermark for testing Text Layout
  • [FIXED] Tech Info is not displayed correctly (in watermark manager OS and version missing)
  • [FIXED] Importing corrupt watermark is added in watermarks list
  • [FIXED] Watermarks location is not correct for PSD output images
  • [FIXED] Delay in .psd file preview in output progress form
  • [FIXED] Cosmetics
  • [FIXED] Corporate license not working if opened by double clicking .iwk4 file
  • [FIXED] Cancel import of watermark displays a false error message
  • [FIXED] Fixed Scrambled watermark image issue and false error message when clicked on ISBN

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.8 (Mar 5, 2014)

  • [Fixed] third party dll causing heap corruption in Windows and Office applications.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.7 (Feb 26, 2014)

  • [Added] Editing color for Drop shadow now has option for transparency.
  • [Added] Default watermarks can now be removed.
  • [Fixed] Demo watermark filename and size info cropping bottom
  • [Fixed] Text Issues: Tech Summary corrected, boarder layout issue in preview
  • [Fixed] Color Saving issues: When exporting watermark Color encoding was wrong
  • [Fixed] Tech Summary in Watermark Mgr. listed duplicate fonts
  • [Fixed] Technical summary in watermark manager displayed duplicate text
  • [Fixed] Keys replicated under Watermark Items should be moved one level up
  • [Fixed] Can now control the opacity of the font independently from the opacity of the background
  • [Fixed] Watermarks location is now correct for PSD output images
  • [Fixed] Text background color was not getting changed in Editor
  • [Fixed] Shadow background and border transparency issues Fixed
  • [Fixed] Thumbnail folder path clash and related cosmetics fixed.
  • [Fixed] Editor was not showing corner radius correctly
  • [Fixed] Multiple error messages appeared when editing watermark "Cannot read image. Parameter is not valid" or "Cannot update image watermark. Parameter is not valid". Now fixed.
  • [Fixed] Direction of text shadows was wrong on windows
  • [Fixed] Dragged a jpg to the input screen location clicked "manage Watermarks" and clicked on "Preview". Received an "overflow" error message.
  • [Fixed] Can now control the opacity of the font independently from the opacity of the background
  • [New] Windows Explorer crash fixed by addition of 64 bit installer. Now user must use the installer specific to the machine architecture.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.6 (Feb 19, 2014)

  • [Added] Default watermarks
  • [Added] Ability to use drag to export watermark files from watermark manager
  • [Added] Add/Enable "Silent Install" option in installer
  • [Fixed] When user attempted to build a new watermark an exception occur
  • [Fixed] EXIF data not appearing in watermarked photo
  • [Fixed] IPTC meta data not remembered between launches
  • [Fixed] Importing Mac Text Fond background color wrong
  • [Fixed] Menu for windows was growing when preview button was used
  • [Fixed] Embed IPTC data in watermark
  • [Fixed] Dragged a jpg to the input screen location clicked "manage Watermarks" and clicked on "Preview". Received an "overflow" error message.
  • [Fixed] Direction of text shadows is wrong on windows
  • [Fixed] Scrambled image watermarks in editor and hence does not relate with output
  • [Updated] Some discrepancies in metadata menu items/.rtf files
  • [Removed and Updated] Removed and updated some error messages
  • [Automatic/Corporate Registration] Used for large installs. If your company has a large install base contact us for details.
  • [Silent Install] A batch and readme file is available in build folder. If user want to silently install the application on local machine then user can use the available batch file. Network install switches and details are available in "About iWatermark Pro Installer Commands.txt" file.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.5 (Jan 29, 2014)

  • [Fixed] Watermark manager no longer moves in front of editor when tool window is closed.
  • [Fixed] White color in preview in output progress dialog is no longer transparent.
  • [Fixed] Transparent background is no longer black in some watermarks imported from mac.
  • [Fixed] Some EXIF fields are corrected is not . EXIF tag is fixed now
  • [Fixed] “File Attributes” metadata tags are fixed
  • [Fixed] Dependency of Installer on Visual C++ 2010 and 2012 Redistributables is fixed. No need to install any of redistributable packages.

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.4 (Jan 27, 2014)

  • [UI] Watermark Manager 'Lock Unlock' text removal
  • [UI] Text change from 'Output status message...Not processing currently' to 'Processing...'
  • [Fixed] Now no external windows can be creep in between Main window and Watermark Manager drawer.
  • [Fixed] When there is no watermark available under watermark manager then Image is properly placed
  • [Fixed] On Watermark manager by default all dates will be shown as short date time format
  • [Fixed] Magick.NET-x86.dll loading problem
  • [Fixed] Errors when Watermark Editor and Image Information forms were closed
  • [Fixed] Error 'Collection was modified; enumeration operation may not execute.'
  • [Added] For better performance, preview of large Photoshop format images not displayed
  • [Fixed] Removed blurring of output Photoshop format image files when input is also Photoshop format image
  • [Fixed] Output folder listing issue is fixed. Now it is using icons with better colors
  • [Removed] Output to JPEG 2000 support is removed. Will be added later.
  • [Changed] Optimized memory usage of image files to fix 'Out of Memory' instance.
  • [Updated] Applications dependencies are updated

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.2 (Jan 14, 2014)

  • [Added] EmbeddedHTMLSummary in .iwk4 format in windows
  • [Modified] Some internal changes related to components design and control flow
  • [Modified] Lot of Cosmetic changes
  • [Modified] Images are embedded in HTML in BASE64 encoded raw image format
  • [Modified] Application name changed from iWatermarkPro to iWatermark Pro
  • [Fixed] Text and ISBN mixed in unsaved watermark can produce errors
  • [Fixed] Errors raised by invalid values or empty data in text boxes
  • [Fixed] Watermarks effects texture position fixed in watermark editor
  • [Fixed] Preview of watermarks with effects could raise error
  • [Fixed] Preview of unsaved watermark could generate an error in editor
  • [Added] Embeded EXIF metadata tags from image to watermark
  • [Fixed] Some errors were created text watermark with mixed text, images, QR/Bar codes
  • [Fixed] Either in iWatermark editor or in preview or in output sometimes text is trimmed
  • [Added] Now has cross platform compatibility of watermark files
  • [Fixed] Error saving in JP2000 when copy timestamp from input file is selected
  • [Fixed] JP2000 output format was not working in release mode
  • [Fixed] Removed Index out of range error (Metadata properties of input image could be zero)
  • [Fixed] Filter panel changes are updated and detailed messages are shown to user as shown in MAC version
  • [Fixed] Resize panel changes now limited to validation check
  • [Fixed] Fixed a crash when value is larger than 9 digits that is if it exceeds the limit of Int32

New in iWatermark Pro 2 1.0.1 (Jan 14, 2014)

  • Embed EXIF/IPTC metadata tags from image to watermark using tags
  • Many other improvements and fixes.
  • Registration key issue fix