Release notes.

Every release, newest first — what changed in each version, and what it means for the way you work.

  1. Archyv 1.6.2LatestA fix release for large batches: the app no longer freezes on runs of thousands of files, protected-field checks start faster, and photos with slightly damaged camera data can be saved.20 October 2026 · Build 17
  2. Archyv 1.6.1A fix release: saves keep your other-language text, Command-A in a text box selects its text, cleaner metadata in PNG and HEIC files, and the Metadata Editor sees changes made in other apps.19 October 2026 · Build 16
  3. Archyv 1.6.0The whole IPTC Extension is now editable, 24 new renaming tokens, the Files list locks while a process is working, and a run of Metadata Editor fixes.16 October 2026 · Build 15
  4. Archyv 1.5.0Every metadata edit can now be undone, repeating IPTC details are edited one entry at a time, and Metadata Review uses IPTC's own field names.8 October 2026 · Build 14
  5. Archyv 1.4.3Species Tagging: the species search now works on every install, finds names typed normally, picks better common names, and never erases your existing keywords.7 September 2026 · Build 13
  6. Archyv 1.4.2Fixes Archyv opening to only the Help window on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia.3 September 2026 · Build 12
  7. Archyv 1.4.1Video metadata edits now stick, and completion lists name every file you processed.11 August 2026 · Build 11
  8. Archyv 1.4.0Your edit files now travel with your photos.8 August 2026 · Build 10
  9. Archyv 1.3.5Your licence no longer gets forgotten.30 July 2026 · Build 9
  10. Archyv 1.3.4Sidecar files can no longer be read onto the wrong photo.27 July 2026 · Build 8
  11. Archyv 1.3.3Reading a folder's photo information is much faster.24 July 2026 · Build 7
  12. Archyv 1.3.2The first public release of Archyv.24 July 2026 · Build 6