Changelog

New features, improvements, and fixes for PrivateTranscribe.

v0.13.0June 24, 2026

Tester Approval Flow & Email Overhaul

NewManual tester approval flow with Discord Approve and Deny buttons
NewName and use-case fields on the tester signup form
NewLicense key auto-emailed to approved testers
ImprovedEmail templates aligned with brand writing style
FixedDiscord webhook buttons fixed with component support
FixedEmail send failures now surfaced instead of swallowed
FixedTaskbar snap defaults to on

v0.12.2June 23, 2026

Feedback Screenshots & Discord

NewAdded screenshot attachments to in-app feedback - paste (Ctrl+V) or add images directly in the feedback dialog
NewFeedback now forwards to Discord with screenshot links and image previews so reports arrive in one place
ImprovedDifferentiated Discord feedback category colors so feature ideas and general feedback are easier to tell apart
ImprovedFeedback now always includes app version and system info with a clear privacy notice instead of an opt-in checkbox

v0.12.1June 22, 2026

Windows Uninstall Cleanup

FixedImproved Windows uninstall cleanup so a manual uninstall can remove app data and model caches without affecting updater installs
FixedPrevented uninstall cleanup prompts from appearing during app updates or silent uninstalls

v0.12.0June 22, 2026

Dictionary Modes & Correction Memory

NewAdded dictionary modes so words can be saved as hints, exact spelling repairs, or higher-priority terms
ImprovedMerged correction memory into the dictionary page so vocabulary and learned fixes live together
ImprovedKept correction-memory learning focused on useful word-level repairs
FixedEnforced Pro licensing in production builds so development preview overrides cannot unlock paid features
FixedValidated Whisper model files before use so broken or partial downloads are not treated as ready

v0.11.4June 17, 2026

Installer Build Fix

FixedPrepared a new Windows build version after the unsigned local installer build fix

v0.11.3June 16, 2026

Local Installer Builds

FixedFixed local Windows installer builds without code-signing privileges while preserving app executable metadata

v0.11.2June 16, 2026

Windows Build Compatibility

FixedFixed Windows installer builds with electron-builder 26.8.1 by removing an unsupported signing option

v0.11.1June 15, 2026

Startup & Installer Polish

NewAdded the startup-at-login choice to onboarding so new users can decide during first setup
FixedRestored Windows executable resource editing so packaged installer builds embed the PrivateTranscribe icon while still skipping code signing

v0.11.0June 14, 2026

Long Dictation & Setup Clarity

NewAdded support for long-running dictation sessions with stronger recorder handling for longer speech input
ImprovedImproved dashboard layout, setup summary, stat pills, and microphone configuration presentation
ImprovedSimplified tester feedback submission and aligned feedback categories with the backend
FixedHardened dictation finalization to reduce race conditions and avoid losing the tail end of longer dictations
FixedRestored the overlay microphone visualizer after system wake and resume scenarios

v0.10.5June 11, 2026

Tester Feedback & Setup Polish

NewAdded in-app structured feedback collection so testers can report issues directly from the UI
ImprovedGated full dictation setup on real Whisper model download so installs are more reliable on first launch
FixedDeferred first-open diagnostics to prevent setup lockups on slower machines
ImprovedRecommended large-v3-turbo on high-VRAM CUDA setups for the best out-of-the-box accuracy
FixedClarified transcription output language labels and prevented stale translation toggles from affecting results
FixedFixed incorrect auto-start registration so PrivateTranscribe launches cleanly on boot
ImprovedAdded opt-in text repair diagnostics to help diagnose split-word spacing issues

v0.10.4June 4, 2026

Early Access Feedback System

NewBuilt in-app feedback panel so early-access testers can report bugs and suggest improvements without leaving the app
NewAdded Supabase-backed feedback collection Edge Function with health-check endpoint
ImprovedAdded CI workflow for feedback backend deployment alongside the main app

v0.10.3June 3, 2026

Transcription Repair & Support Tools

FixedRepaired split transcription spacing so dictated text no longer arrives with missing mid-word spaces
ImprovedFixed support email templates so users can describe issues more clearly when reporting problems
FixedHardened support feedback tooling for more reliable issue reporting

v0.10.2May 31, 2026

Overlay Taskbar Snap & Diarization Stability

NewAdded taskbar snap mode - overlay can now dock to the Windows taskbar for a cleaner desktop dictation experience
FixedOverlay recovers properly after display sleep, wake, and z-order changes - no more ghost overlays
FixedShell-level diarization (speaker detection) is more stable with safer thresholds, max speaker caps, and no crash-prone clustering
ImprovedStopped repeated Whisper model reloads between dictation sessions for faster recording start
ImprovedParallelized local Whisper preparation steps to reduce recording latency
FixedFixed partial legacy model cache migration that could leave the wrong model selected after upgrade
NewAdded combined tap-and-hold dictation mode - tap to toggle, hold for push-to-talk
ImprovedNormalized transcript punctuation spacing so apostrophes and commas land reliably

v0.10.1May 12, 2026

File Transcription v2

NewAdded production-grade Transcribe File workflow for local audio and video files
NewAdded automatic speaker detection with clear Speaker 1 / Speaker 2 style labels
NewAdded timestamped output and SRT subtitle export for easier reuse in editing and publishing workflows
ImprovedAdded optional noise reduction and persisted file transcription settings
FixedPreserved TinyDiarize speaker-turn markers from realtime whisper.cpp output for more reliable speaker formatting
FixedFixed a startup crash when reading speaker detection settings before initialization

v0.8.4May 6, 2026

Windows Hotkeys & Overlay Stability

FixedSafer Windows hotkey routing - standard shortcuts like Ctrl+Space stay on Electron global shortcuts, while native-only keys use the Windows listener
FixedMouse4 / Mouse5, modifier-only combinations, and Danish/OEM keys such as ½ now register reliably on Windows
ImprovedPreserves the user-visible hotkey label while normalizing native Windows key codes behind the scenes
ImprovedTray wording now consistently refers to the floating UI as the Overlay
FixedResolved dependency audit issues and updated native dependencies for the newer Electron runtime

v0.8.3May 1, 2026

CUDA Engine Reliability

FixedImproved CUDA package validation for split runtime builds so GPU acceleration is detected more accurately
ImprovedAdded clearer CUDA engine status updates in Settings → General
FixedLanguage auto-detection is now passed explicitly to Whisper for more predictable transcription behavior
ImprovedAdded long-file transcription coverage to protect larger local audio workflows

v0.8.2April 30, 2026

Packaged Whisper Runtime

ImprovedPackaged required Whisper and CUDA runtime libraries with the Windows app so installs are more self-contained
ImprovedAdded startup diagnostics when CUDA cannot be used, making CPU fallback easier to understand and support
ImprovedDefault transcription language now starts on auto-detect for a smoother first-run experience
FixedClarified when the CUDA engine is active versus when transcription has fallen back to CPU

v0.8.1April 30, 2026

CUDA Status Clarity

ImprovedClarified CUDA active-state copy so users can see whether GPU acceleration is actually being used
FixedImproved CPU fallback messaging when CUDA is unavailable or inactive

v0.8.0April 30, 2026

Long Audio & Engine Status

NewLocal file transcription now handles long audio files more reliably
ImprovedEngine status is shown even when the Whisper server is idle, so users can see what backend is actually ready
FixedReduced Whisper server restart churn between requests
FixedFixed CPU-only mode enforcement and CUDA-to-CPU fallback handling

v0.7.0April 29, 2026

Whisper Engine Foundation

NewAdded Windows CPU whisper-server packaging so local transcription works even without CUDA
ImprovedImproved CPU/GPU engine labels and fallback indicators so performance state is clearer
FixedAdded binary size guards to the CUDA workflow to catch broken runtime uploads earlier
FixedHardened startup behavior when CUDA binaries or drivers are unavailable

v0.5.2April 24, 2026

Update Install Stability

FixedFixed an update-install crash by making the app quit path safer during auto-updates
ImprovedSkipped model cache prompts during automatic updates so installs can complete without unnecessary interruption

v0.5.1April 24, 2026

Release Polish

FixedRemoved a manual before-quit event path that could interfere with update installation
ImprovedCleaned up lint, formatting, and release-test expectations after the v0.5.0 CUDA work

v0.5.0April 23, 2026

CUDA Runtime & Onboarding Upgrade

NewAdded CUDA binary version tracking with SHA256 hashes and stale-runtime detection
NewAdded automatic CUDA binary updates after app updates to keep the GPU runtime aligned
ImprovedAdded CUDA download to onboarding and gated setup on the current CUDA binary
ImprovedSimplified onboarding with clearer hardware selection, less jargon, and a more realistic microphone test
ImprovedRemoved Parakeet from the recommended setup path and cleaned up stale Parakeet settings
FixedFixed CUDA download safety issues including concurrent downloads, stale banners, and safe failure handling
FixedFixed overlay wake/reconnect positioning and several reviewed security/stability issues

v0.4.1March 29, 2026

Overlay & Action Engine Reliability

FixedFixed overlay context menu overflowing screen edges - menu now flips direction based on available space instead of always opening upward
FixedFixed Action Engine voice commands firing twice on overlapping transcript segments - added per-action debounce (2 s default)
ImprovedHistory empty state now shows your actual configured hotkey so new users know how to start

v0.4.0March 23, 2026

Performance & Reliability

ImprovedEliminated 3-4s recording start delay by caching microphone device enumeration
ImprovedPooled microphone stream between recordings to remove getUserMedia latency on every dictation
ImprovedUpgraded overlay to screen-saver window level on Windows for guaranteed always-on-top behaviour
FixedOverlay no longer intercepts mouse clicks in transparent areas
FixedFaster on-top self-repair loop so overlay recovers if another window pushes it down
ImprovedTray tooltip simplified to app name for cleaner taskbar presentation

v0.3.4March 21, 2026

Pre-Launch Polish

ImprovedRewrote Pro feature locked-state copy to be benefit-focused and premium
ImprovedFull Pro/Free enforcement audit - no bypasses across all gated surfaces
FixedAdded root-level ErrorBoundary for graceful crash recovery
FixedNormalized support email handling across the app
FixedFixed dictionary word replacement and streak date calculations

v0.3.0March 15, 2026

Action Engine & Smart Context

NewAction Engine v1 - execute commands and workflows from voice
NewSmart Context - IDE-aware dictation that adapts to your active window (Pro)
NewCorrection Memory - learns from your edits to improve over time (Pro)
ImprovedAuto-disable translation for unsupported Whisper models
ImprovedWarning when Turbo model is used with translation enabled

v0.2.0March 1, 2026

Settings & Onboarding Overhaul

NewRedesigned settings with proper navigation sections (dictionary, AI models, agent config, prompts)
NewGPU status card with driver download links and re-detection
NewCPU vs GPU transcription benchmark with honest performance labeling
ImprovedImproved onboarding completion flow with clearer copy
FixedHardened Linux CPU-only hardware detection
FixedFixed overlay cancel button only showing for mouse-click activations
FixedFull app restart on "Reset app data" instead of renderer-only reload

v0.1.5February 15, 2026

UI Polish & Stability

ImprovedStandardized dropdown and select styling with consistent surface tokens
ImprovedDashboard empty state shows hotkey CTA matching onboarding
FixedFixed vendor names, VRAM display, and CUDA detection copy
FixedFixed local date handling for streak calculations
FixedStabilized Windows push-to-talk and drag behavior

v0.1.0February 1, 2026

Initial Release

Launch100% local speech-to-text powered by OpenAI Whisper
NewGlobal hotkey activation from any application
NewAuto-paste transcription directly to your cursor
NewMultiple Whisper model sizes (tiny → large-v3-turbo)
NewVoice-reactive overlay with real-time feedback
NewNative Windows desktop app with system tray support
NewAI Enhancement for grammar and formatting (Pro)
NewFile upload with multi-format audio support

PrivateTranscribe is in active Windows beta. Release notes focus on user-facing changes, stability improvements, and important platform fixes.