EPUB-Checker Changelog

What's new in EPUB-Checker 2.0.10

Aug 29, 2023
  • Restored compatibility with newer Java versions and internal improvements to the release and code signing process. Upgrade to EPUBCheck to v5.1.0.

New in EPUB-Checker 2.0.8 (Dec 7, 2022)

  • Multilingualism for accessible operation
  • Screen reader support
  • Options for setting the font size
  • High contrast mode
  • More keyboard shortcuts to enable operation without a mouse

New in EPUB-Checker 2.0.7 (Dec 5, 2022)

  • Screen reader support
  • Font size options
  • High contrast mode
  • More keyboard shortcuts to enable mouse-free operation

New in EPUB-Checker 2.0.5 (May 6, 2021)

  • Updated EPUBCheck library to version 4.2.5

New in EPUB-Checker 2.0.4 (Feb 15, 2021)

  • Information updated

New in EPUB-Checker 2.0.2 (Jul 14, 2020)

  • Updated EPUBCheck library to version 4.2.4

New in EPUB-Checker 2.0.0 (Apr 6, 2020)

  • Support for Java 7 discontinued. The following Java versions are now supported: 8.0.91+ to 14
  • Dropped support for Java 7. Supported Java versions now are 8.0.91+ up to 14.0
  • The Mac app was signed for the latest macOS 10.15
  • Notarized the Mac App for latest macOS 10.15
  • Improved error message for validation problems with 32bit Java versions
  • Improved error handling when running the program on 32bit Java
  • The EPUBCheck error level "fatal" is now displayed in the validation summary
  • Fatal errors are now mentioned in the validation summary

New in EPUB-Checker 1.9.3 (Jul 20, 2019)

  • Updated EPUBCheck library to version 4.2.2

New in EPUB-Checker 1.9.2 (May 22, 2019)

  • Updated EPUBCheck library to version 4.2.1
  • Danish translation (thanks to Marianne Gulstad)

New in EPUB-Checker 1.9.1 (Apr 30, 2019)

  • Fixed a validation issue with 32bit Java versions (mainly on Windows)

New in EPUB-Checker 1.9.0 (Apr 25, 2019)

  • Update auf EPUBCheck 4.2.0
  • Updated EPUBCheck library to version 4.2.0
  • Tschechische Übersetzung (Danke an Petr Burkot)
  • Czech translation (thanks to Petr Burkot)
  • Türkische Übersetzung (Danke an N. Erhan Üzümcü)
  • Turkish translation (thanks to N. Erhan Üzümcü)
  • Traditionell-Chinesische Übersetzung (Danke an Bobby Tung)
  • Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) translation (thanks to Bobby Tung)

New in EPUB-Checker 1.7.2 (Jul 31, 2018)

  • his release doesn't have updates to the EpubCheck routines. It is a pure maintenance release.
  • Support for Java 9 and 10 on Mac OS and Windows
  • Update check and download are now performed on a secure HTTPS/SSL connection
  • Japanese translation (thanks to Masayoshi Takahashi)

New in EPUB-Checker 1.7.1 (Dec 30, 2016)

  • IMPORTANT: This update resolves a critical vulnerability (CVE-2016-9487) in EpubCheck 4.0.1. All users should update as soon as possible!
  • IMPORTANT: This update fixes a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2016-9487) in EpubCheck 4.0.1. All users should update as soon as possible!
  • Contains the new EpubCheck library 4.0.2 (security updates and bug fixes)
  • Includes the new EpubCheck library 4.0.2 (security and bugfix release)
  • New menu option to save EPUB's if an unpacked EPUB folder is validated
  • Added an option for saving EPUBs created from expanded source folders
  • Fixed bug where the packed EPUB was overridden when validating an unpacked EPUB
  • Fixed an issue where checking a valid EPUB folder overwrites an existing EPUB

New in EPUB-Checker 1.6.1 (Aug 3, 2016)

  • Bugfix for Java 1.8.0_101 or later (Windows)
  • Bugfix for Java 1.8.0_101 or later (Windows only)

New in EPUB-Checker 1.6.0 (Dec 10, 2015)

  • IMPORTANT: This version requires at least Java. 7! The old Java 6 is no longer supported!
  • IMPORTANT: This version requires Java 7 or newer! Old Java 6 will not work anymore!
  • Mac OS X: This version now works again with the "normal" Java Runtime (JRE) and no longer needs the Java Development Kit (JDK).
  • Mac OS X: This version runs smoothly again with the "normal" Java Runtime (JRE) and the Java No Longer requires Development Kit (JDK).
  • Does the new EpubCheck Library 4.0.1
  • Includes the new EpubCheck Library 4.0.1
  • Bug fix for a Linux failure of the version 1.5 made unusable
  • Fixed a bug on Linux systems Which Prevented from running properly version 1.5
  • Splash screen for longer charging times
  • Added a splash screen when loading the app takes a bit longer ...
  • Completely revised code base
  • Completely refactored codebase.
  • bugfixes

New in EPUB-Checker 1.5.0 (Sep 23, 2015)

  • IMPORTANT: This version requires Java 7 or newer! Old Java 6 won't work anymore!
  • New EpubCheck library (v4.0.0)
  • Sortable table layout for log messages

New in EPUB-Checker 1.4.0 (Mar 24, 2015)

  • A maintenance release without any mindblowing new features
  • Fixes many bugs and brings tiny improvements to the user interface

New in EPUB-Checker 1.3.0 (Jan 13, 2014)

  • Drop EPUB on program icon to validate instantly (on Windows; only when program is closed)
  • Russian translation
  • GUI size/position is beeing stored for next run
  • Slightly bigger default window size

New in EPUB-Checker 1.2.0 (Jun 4, 2013)

  • Updated epubcheck library to version 3.0.1
  • Feature: ability to validate expanded/unzipped EPUBs - handy when working on the 'open' EPUB core files but still beeing able to quickly validate
  • The generated EPUB file will be saved next to the expanded EPUB folder if valid.
  • Spanish translation
  • Release notes are displayed when an update is availably or at the first start after an update
  • Further translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German
  • Bugfixes

New in EPUB-Checker 1.1.0 (Jan 10, 2013)

  • Updated epubcheck to version 3.0 (stable)
  • Completely rewritten codebase (now in Java for better cross platform support -> Windows & Mac)
  • Added "Save" and "AutoSave" features for epubcheck results
  • Optimized daily update check
  • silent, will only prompt if an update is available
  • Added ability to check for updates when using a Proxy-Server
  • (using proxy settings from the system)
  • Added ability to switch between original epubcheck results and translated results (translated results may sometimes provide better understandable error messages)
  • Added error and warning counter
  • Basic french translation of EPUB-Checker and some error messages
  • Further translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German
  • Bugfixes

New in EPUB-Checker 0.6.1.0 Beta (Jan 24, 2012)

  • Updated the additional validation scenario to epubcheck 3.0 beta 4
  • Removed epubpreflight 0.1 for lack of actuality
  • Further translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German

New in EPUB-Checker 0.6.0.0 (Dec 10, 2011)

  • Implementation of the epubcheck library version 3.0 beta 3 as additional validation scenario
  • Further translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German

New in EPUB-Checker 0.5.1 (Sep 27, 2011)

  • Further translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German
  • Bugfixes

New in EPUB-Checker 0.5.0 (May 21, 2011)

  • Updated epubcheck to version 1.2
  • Further translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German

New in EPUB-Checker 0.4.0 (Dec 13, 2010)

  • Updated epubcheck to version 1.1
  • Further translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German
  • GUI optimization - resizable window

New in EPUB-Checker 0.3.1 (Oct 6, 2010)

  • Optimization of the online update check
  • Fixed a bug which occured when running EPUB-Checker on Windows Vista

New in EPUB-Checker 0.3.0 (Sep 28, 2010)

  • Further translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German
  • Implementation of an online update check

New in EPUB-Checker 0.2.1 (Sep 27, 2010)

  • Fixed incorrect drag & drop behavior
  • Fixed restart-problem after changing the language

New in EPUB-Checker 0.2.0 (Sep 27, 2010)

  • Translation of epubcheck errors and warnings to German (80%)
  • Added multi-language support (currently German and English)
  • Added drag & drop support
  • Bugfixes

New in EPUB-Checker 0.1.1 (Sep 27, 2010)

  • Bugfixes and online release