Changelog
The changelog records feature changes and bug fixes in tessoa. The table lists the main changes; select a version number for the full release notes.
Kinds of change
Release notes use the three categories below, with entries numbered consecutively within each version. You can refer to a change by its version and entry number when reporting an issue, for example v0.27.1 #3.
| Kind | Meaning |
|---|---|
| New | Adds a new feature |
| Improved | Changes how an existing feature behaves or is used |
| Fixed | Resolves a known issue |
Releases
| Version | Released | Main changes |
|---|---|---|
| v0.30.2 | 2026-11-03 | This release fixes crashes when switching tabs, scrolling issues in file lists and text editing, and application windows staying in the background when opening files. |
| v0.30.1 | 2026-11-03 | This release adds installation from official plugin pages, simplifies cloud backup sign-in, and changes the default Windows graphics backend. |
| v0.30.0 | 2026-11-01 | This release adds cloud backup, row hover actions, and cloud sync status, expands tag combinations and drag operations, and updates pasting and exit behavior. |
| v0.29.3 | 2026-10-26 | Adds temporary tab group enlargement, scrolling speed controls and list appearance settings. Mouse wheel scrolling is smooth by default, and other tabs follow folders that are renamed or moved. Fixes scrolling direction, image zoom and hover tooltips. |
| v0.29.2 | 2026-10-24 | Adds density controls for individual interface areas, reading settings and a settings tab. Expands terminal mouse input, search and text display, and adds Direct3D 11 on Windows. Fixes folder size updates, window effects and list scrolling. |
| v0.29.1 | 2026-10-20 | Keeps running terminals when switching layouts. Fixes a stuck rename field, dragging maximized windows from the top edge, saved sorting in This PC and an empty graphics card list on Windows. |
| v0.29.0 | 2026-10-20 | Adds sandbox plugins, in-app release notes and Recycle Bin favorites. Search defaults to contiguous matching, and paste can target the selected folder or the folder under the pointer. Linux supports dragging files out and improves copying and pasting between applications. Fixes file selection at network locations, column widths in narrow panes and preview scrolling. |
| v0.28.3 | 2026-10-09 | Adds horizontal scrolling in Details view, dragging folders onto the address bar star to add favorites, and switching tabs with the mouse wheel. Improves access to batch rename, column width persistence and favorites ordering. Fixes shifted OpenGL content and slow startup with disconnected network drives on Windows, and empty storage lists on Linux. |
| v0.28.2 | 2026-10-08 | Adds an OpenGL graphics API on Windows and folder hiding in sidebar trees. Improves favorites drag operations, Open With on macOS and file selection. Fixes text encoding, archive file names and startup issues. |
| v0.28.1 | 2026-10-06 | Windows can read folder statistics from the Everything index for media with automatic scans disabled. Fixes lingering checkboxes after pop-ups close and folders directly under drive roots missing from Everything search results or failing to open. |
| v0.28.0 | 2026-10-05 | Adds header filters that can be saved as lenses, Component Style settings and a separate Tags column. On Windows, files that cannot go to the Recycle Bin require confirmation before permanent deletion. Fixes name-conflict handling during paste and undoing folder merges that could damage files or delete existing contents. |
| v0.27.1 | 2026-09-30 | Updates wait for a manual restart after installation and prompt to save unsaved editor changes before restarting. The update button shows download progress and installation status. Missing entries in the context menu order settings are restored. |
| v0.27.0 | 2026-09-30 | Adds List view, text editor tabs and archive creation. File types can have their own double-click actions and menu commands. Failed file operations show the cause and let you retry only the failed items. |
| v0.26.0 | 2026-09-21 | Tabs can be renamed, pinned, grouped and displayed vertically. Batch rename can combine several rules and save them as presets. Tags can be imported from TagSpaces. |
| v0.25.0 | 2026-09-14 | Files can be copied or moved directly to open tabs in the same window. Multiple tags can be viewed together, and closed tabs can be reopened. Settings can be exported and imported, and the sidebar can be split into side-by-side columns. |
| v0.24.2 | 2026-09-09 | On Windows, the Listary plugin can open folders or reveal files in tessoa. Columns view supports double-clicking empty space to go up. Fixes properties showing only the first selected item and window size errors when moving between monitors. |
| v0.24.1 | 2026-09-08 | Text previews wrap by default, and columns can size automatically to file names. QuickLook / Seer previews follow the selected file on Windows. Fixes lost settings after starting as administrator, sidebar trees failing to refresh and files opening accidentally during a drag. |
| v0.24.0 | 2026-09-07 | Details gains an Age column, and the sidebar supports tabs and split panes. Search can use Everything on Windows or Spotlight on macOS. On Windows, file operations denied permission can be retried as administrator. |
| v0.23.1 | 2026-09-02 | Quick bar buttons and favorites use 125% scaling by default. Larger sizes in Icons view support full-resolution decoding, and Quick Look on Windows supports Seer. Renaming initially selects only the file name without its extension. |
| v0.23.0 | 2026-08-31 | Typing in the file list starts filtering, with pinyin-initial matching for Chinese file names. The quick bar holds common actions and favorites. Views and sorting can be saved per folder, and scaling is remembered per monitor. |
| v0.22.0 | 2026-08-28 | Preview plugins can play audio and video. A Recycle Bin page on Windows can restore files, delete them permanently or empty the bin. Terminal tabs are available on macOS and Linux. |
| v0.21.0 | 2026-08-25 | Windows gains terminal tabs as a paid feature, with split panes alongside file tabs. Sidebar folders can expand as a tree. Keyboard shortcuts and Vim bindings can be unbound, and conflicts are shown in settings. |
| v0.20.1 | 2026-08-21 | Mouse buttons, wheel gestures and Vim bindings can be customized. After a drag, transferred files are checked automatically in an open destination folder. Fixes startup hangs, lost selection after refreshing and previews failing to update when a file is saved. |
| v0.20.0 | 2026-08-19 | Hidden-item rules support regular expressions and exceptions. Icons view gains Justified rows, Masonry and Mosaic layouts. Chinese names sort by pinyin, and numbers in names sort numerically. |
| v0.19.0 | 2026-08-17 | Windows can receive files, attachments, text and links dragged from other programs, and display third-party context menu entries. Context menus support custom commands. Previews support TIFF, SVG and audio cover art. |
| v0.18.1 | 2026-08-14 | Fixes Windows portable builds starting without a window and misplaced IME candidate windows. The rename field wraps, and long file names can be shortened with an ellipsis in the middle. |
| v0.18.0 | 2026-08-13 | Previews can open as separate tabs and follow file selection in a chosen tab group. The preview pane in Columns can be closed. Renaming to an existing name offers a numbered alternative. |
| v0.17.0 | 2026-08-11 | Adds archive extraction and a dialog for name conflicts. The Windows sidebar can browse WSL distributions and connected phones, with read-only access to phone files. |
| v0.16.0 | 2026-08-07 | Adds file operation history and hierarchical bookmarks. Deleted files go to the system recycle bin or trash and can be restored with undo; permanent deletion requires confirmation. Search and filtering support wildcards and regular expressions. |
Earlier releases
This page covers v0.16.0 and later. Earlier releases have not yet been documented here.
Open Settings → Version & Updates to view the installed version, check for updates, and turn automatic checking and installation on or off. Installed updates take effect after restarting.
See also