Changelog

v1.6 Syntax Highlighting for Code

This update brings a new, highly-requested feature for technical writers, plus more stability improvements.

NEW: Syntax Highlighting for Code! Your code blocks will now be beautifully colored, making them much easier to read and edit. Whether you're documenting APIs, writing tutorials, or including code snippets in your technical documentation, syntax highlighting makes your code stand out and improves readability.

Pinery supports 70+ programming languages, including: ada, apache, bash, c, clojure, clojure-repl, cmake, coffeescript, cpp, crystal, csharp, css, d, dart, diff, django, dns, dockerfile, elixir, elm, erb, erlang, fsharp, go, gradle, graphql, groovy, haml, handlebars, haskell, http, ini, java, javascript, json, julia, kotlin, less, lua, makefile, markdown, matlab, nginx, nim, node-repl, objectivec, ocaml, perl, php, plaintext, powershell, properties, protobuf, python, python-repl, r, ruby, rust, scala, scss, shell, sql, swift, typescript, vbnet, vbscript, verilog, vim, wasm, xml, yaml. Simply specify the language in your code fence (e.g., ```javascript or ```python) and watch your code come to life with beautiful syntax highlighting.

Fixes & Improvements

• Smarter Code Editing: We've disabled auto-correction inside code blocks, so you can type without interruptions.
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to hang on launch.
• Also squashed a bug where the text editor would sometimes cut off some text when was first opened.

v1.5.2 Faster app launches

This update focuses on making the app launch faster and more reliably.

Fixes & Improvements

• We've fixed an issue that could cause the app to hang or be slow to start up.
• Improved how your document windows are restored when you re-open the app, so you can get back to work more quickly.
• Also squashed a bug where the text editor would sometimes cut off some text when was first opened.

v1.5.1 Portuguese language improvements

This update brings Portuguese language support improvements to Pinery, plus some important fixes.

Fixes & Improvements

• Enhanced Portuguese language support with improved translations and localization.
• Various bug fixes and stability improvements.

v1.5 Olá! Portuguese support is here...

This update brings full Portuguese language support to Pinery, plus some important fixes. But not only that—now it's going to be way easier to add new languages.

Fixes & Improvements

• Now in Portuguese: We're thrilled to announce that the entire app has been fully translated for our Portuguese-speaking users.
• Text Editor Polish: We've fixed some minor UI issues in the editor.

v1.4.2 Liquid Glass improvements

This update includes some follow-up polish and important fixes.

Fixes & Improvements

• We've made additional UI refinements to the new Liquid Glass design for an even more polished experience.
• Improved text editor overscroll behavior.
• Improved design preview performance when resizing.
• Fixed a bug in the Kindle simulator where it would mess up pages.
• Fixed a hard-to-reproduce crash when auto-saving documents in the background.

v1.4.1 Liquid Glass improvements

This update includes some follow-up polish and important fixes.

Fixes & Improvements

• We've made additional UI refinements to the new Liquid Glass design for an even more polished experience.
• Improved how writing tools process some parts of the text to avoid unnecessary changes.
• As always, this release contains other minor fixes and stability improvements.

v1.4 Liquid Glass and Tables

A major update: Pinery has been redesigned to be right at home on macOS Tahoe!

In addition, Pinery now renders Markdown table previews. The tables follow the standard Markdown table syntax, as well as row alignment.

For example:

| Character      | Role                   | Action                              |
| :------------- | :--------------------- | :---------------------------------- |
| Alice          | Uninvited Guest        | Applies logic to the madness.       |
| The Hatter     | Eccentric Host         | Asks a **riddle** with no answer.   |
| The March Hare | Co-Host                | Offers fake *wine*; butters a watch.| 
| The Dormouse   | Sleepy ~~Storyteller~~ | Used as a cushion; tells stories.   |

Fixes & Improvements

• Pinery has been redesigned to adopt the new Liquid Glass design system to make your writing experience more immersive and fluid.
• Full Markdown Table support—one of our most requested features—is here! You can now create, preview, and export documents with tables.
• You can now use Apple Intelligence directly from the formatting toolbar.
• This update also includes many other minor bug fixes and performance improvements for an even more polished and stable workflow.

v1.3 Mermaid Diagrams Support

This update introduces a powerful new way to visualize your ideas and more performance enhancements.

About Mermaid diagrams

Mermaid is a Markdown-inspired tool that renders text into diagrams, such as flow charts, sequence diagrams, and pie charts. To create a Mermaid diagram, add Mermaid syntax inside a fenced code block with the mermaid language identifier.

For example, you can create a simple flow chart by specifying values and arrows:

```mermaid
graph TD;
    A-->B;
    A-->C;
    B-->D;
    C-->D;
```

For more information, see the Mermaid documentation.

Fixes & Improvements

• NEW: Add Diagrams and Charts! You can now bring your documents to life with support for Mermaid. Create flowcharts, graphs, and more, directly within your text.
• We've fixed hangs that could occur when loading recent documents or using the Kindle preview.
• Also squashed a bug where the app's appearance (light/dark mode) wouldn't switch correctly.

v1.2.1 HTML Export Improvements

This update brings a great improvement to HTML exporting and a key stability fix.

Fixes & Improvements

• HTML exports are now mobile-friendly! We've added a navigation menu and improved the layout for smaller screens.
• We fixed a critical crash that could occur when duplicating Pinery documents.

v1.2 Bug fixes and performance improvements

This update continues our focus on making your writing experience as smooth and reliable as possible!

Fixes & Improvements

• We fixed a critical crash that could occur when importing Microsoft Word (.docx) documents.
• The app is now more responsive, with fixes for hangs that could occur when loading recent documents.
• More stability improvements to prevent other rare crashes.

v1.1 Bug fixes and performance improvements

Wow! Just two days on the App Store, and Pinery has already climbed to No. 145 on the Productivity charts! 🥳

Fixes & Improvements

This update is packed with performance and stability improvements to make your experience much smoother!

• Say goodbye to freezes when opening documents, loading large files, or importing images.
• We've fixed a rare crash on startup to make the app more reliable.
• General bug fixes and enhancements for a faster, more responsive workflow.

Microsoft Word Importing Support

We've added support for importing Microsoft Word documents into Pinery. This allows you to easily convert your existing documents into Markdown format, making it easier to work with text in Pinery.

File > New Project > Import Word File or ⌘ + ⇧ + N

Fixes & Improvements

• Microsoft Word documents can now be imported into Pinery
• Improved exported ePub accessibility

v1.0 The first public version is here!

I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who helped test Pinery, provided feedback, and spent their time using it before the public release. Starting today, you can download Pinery directly from the Mac App Store.

Main features

• Write in Markdown with built-in AI
• Live preview your document
• Customize the design and preview on an eReader (simulated eInk display)
• Export to ePub 3, PDF, and HTML (static website)