v1.6.6-medio

Release: 23-12-2025 at 1:11 PM
This minor update upgrades the application to .NET 10 for improved performance and resolves several navigation breadcrumb inconsistencies that were causing visual glitches and incorrect page labels.

• ⠀Upgraded to .NET 10 Runtime delivering faster application load times and improved overall performance
• ⠀Fixed a bug in page header displaying "Medio - Premium" instead of "Medio - Licenses" on Licenses Page
• ⠀Fixed a bug in page header displaying "Medio - Advanced Settings" instead of "Medio - Advanced" on Advanced Settings Page
• ⠀Fixed a bug in page header displaying "Medio - Settings" instead of "Medio - Activation" on Activation Page
• ⠀Fixed visual glitch in page header by setting fixed width instead of auto-size preventing shifting during navigation

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.6.5-medio

Release: 05-12-2025 at 3:46 AM
This update introduces various backend improvements and bundles the .NET 8.0 Runtime directly in the installer, allowing Medio to start immediately without additional downloads. The release also improves server communication, increases API stability, and refines the download and trial handling for more consistent behavior.

• ⠀Bundled .NET 8.0 Runtime enabling immediate startup without requiring separate installation
• ⠀Improved process resource management in updaters preventing potential resource leaks
• ⠀Implemented rate limiting protection to ensure API stability and prevent disruption during high traffic periods
• ⠀Added security headers to all server responses for enhanced protection against common vulnerabilities
• ⠀Refined trial license logic to only decrement when actual download progress begins rather than during preparation phase
• ⠀Fixed stability issues in download state management preventing potential interruptions during concurrent operations
• ⠀Resolved memory management in profile image handling ensuring proper resource cleanup
• ⠀Fixed temporary file cleanup logic with proper directory validation before cleanup operations
• ⠀Added culture-invariant date parsing for update checks ensuring consistent behavior across different system locales

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.6.4-medio

Release: 21-11-2025 at 2:00 AM
This release delivers substantial enhancements to download management and user customization, featuring a comprehensive queue system for batch processing, advanced settings for granular control, and improved error handling for protected content. Development efforts concentrated on expanding privacy options, implementing hardware acceleration controls, and introducing flexible download parameters that adapt to individual user requirements and system capabilities.

• ⠀Introduced queue functionality enabling users to add multiple videos for sequential automated downloading
• ⠀Enhanced playlist and queue resilience to continue processing remaining items when copyright-protected content is encountered
• ⠀Improved status display logic to maintain "Premium Required" or "Ultimate Required" messages instead of switching to "Invalid Link"
• ⠀Resolved duplicate entry prevention issue allowing identical video titles with different formats to appear separately in history
• ⠀Implemented Advanced Settings section featuring six new configuration options for enhanced download customization
• ⠀Refreshed iconography across Settings, Converter and History pages for improved visual consistency with navigation elements
• ⠀Introduced history logging toggle providing users with optional privacy-focused download tracking
• ⠀Added GPU selection controls for hardware-accelerated video conversion with disable option for compatibility
• ⠀Implemented configurable download speed limiter with range from 1 Mb/s to unlimited bandwidth
• ⠀Integrated audio normalization feature with adjustable intensity levels for balanced playback quality
• ⠀Added metadata embedding toggle allowing users to control thumbnail and information inclusion in downloaded files
• ⠀Introduced preferred codec selection (H.264 fallback) applying format-compatible encoding preferences automatically
• ⠀Fixed legacy GPU detection issue preventing unsupported hardware from triggering ffmpeg conversion failures
• ⠀Expanded codec support adding MPEG-4 and VP8 compatibility for broader format conversion options
• ⠀Replaced FLV format with WebM providing modern container standard for improved compatibility with modern codecs

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.6.3-medio

Release: 01-11-2025 at 3:28 PM
This release introduces comprehensive improvements to user control and system integration, featuring enhanced account management safeguards, expanded context menu functionality across multiple interface areas, and intelligent file handling capabilities. Development efforts focused on improving application stability, implementing native Windows notifications, and introducing background download support through system tray integration for uninterrupted downloading experience.

• ⠀Added context menu to user avatar with options to select new avatar or remove existing image
• ⠀Fixed authentication bug that incorrectly disconnected accounts during server maintenance periods
• ⠀Introduced Copy URL functionality in history page context menu for convenient link sharing
• ⠀Enhanced download path field with Copy Path and Open Folder context menu options for streamlined access
• ⠀Implemented "File Exists" status indicator to inform users when content already exists in download directory
• ⠀Strengthened event handler architecture to improve application stability and prevent potential crashes
• ⠀Integrated Windows Action Center toast notifications upon download completion with configurable system settings
• ⠀Fixed history entries being incorrectly created for skipped downloads when files already existed
• ⠀Introduced system tray functionality enabling background downloads when application is closed during download

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.6.2-medio

Release: 09-09-2025 at 11:39 AM
This release introduces individual history entry deletion, giving users direct control over their download history management for the first time. Development efforts focused on implementing comprehensive context menu functionality, enhancing text editing capabilities and refining URL validation logic to provide clearer feedback and a more user-controlled experience.

• ⠀Added right-click context menu for history entries with delete and open source link options
• ⠀Implemented individual history entry deletion to permanently remove downloads from database
• ⠀Enhanced context menus with Copy and Cut functionality alongside existing Paste operations
• ⠀Updated navigation hover effects to refined bluish color scheme for improved visual consistency across the interface
• ⠀Refined URL validation logic to display Premium/Ultimate subscription requirements only for supported sources
• ⠀Introduced "Unsupported Link" status message for URLs that cannot be processed by the download engine
• ⠀Replaced generic Windows context menus with custom-designed menus that match Medio's visual design language

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.6.1-medio

Release: 22-08-2025 at 2:42 PM
This release introduces smart storage management, visual enhancements, and user experience improvements to create a more polished and efficient application. Development efforts focused on optimizing storage usage through automated cleanup processes, refining the visual design for better consistency, and implementing intelligent caching for improved performance.

• ⠀Implemented automatic patch folder cleanup after version updates to prevent unnecessary storage consumption
• ⠀Updated diamond color scheme from bluish tones to red for better visual harmony with existing blue text elements
• ⠀Optimized history loading with smart caching to eliminate redundant server requests and display results instantly
• ⠀Updated license type descriptions to provide clearer explanations of features and capabilities included in each tier
• ⠀Improved URL text from "Paste a YouTube-URL" to "Paste Video URL" to reflect universal download capabilities
• ⠀Refined status messaging by replacing "Invalid Link" with "Empty Link" when URL field is empty for clearer user guidance

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.6.0-medio

Release: 22-07-2025 at 1:54 PM
This release focuses on performance optimizations and user experience improvements to deliver a more responsive and reliable application. Development efforts concentrated on eliminating delays in URL validation, enhancing dashboard responsiveness, and resolving critical bugs affecting license validation and URL processing.

• ⠀URL validation now starts instantly after pasting a URL without any delay for improved responsiveness
• ⠀Improved dashboard logic to update instantly after downloads complete instead of waiting for refresh delays
• ⠀Replaced static loading text with dynamic spinner animation while validating entered license keys
• ⠀Fixed a bug where URLs were incorrectly validated as YouTube links when YouTube keywords appeared in the URL
• ⠀Resolved an issue where pasting URLs too quickly triggered false "Premium Required" and "Ultimate Required" errors

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.5.9-medio

Release: 15-07-2025 at 0:25 AM
This release delivers additional improvements and refinements to address remaining issues and enhance user experience. Work focused on fixing download progress tracking, improving visual consistency with new icons and animations and resolving platform-specific bugs from user reports. Behind-the-scenes optimizations also reduce file size and improve build performance.

• ⠀Added spinner animation for history and profile image while loading information
• ⠀Fixed an issue where no download progress was displayed due to missing regex patterns
• ⠀Replaced license tier images with new diamond icons featuring a modern and improved design
• ⠀Resolved an issue where sometimes key redemption on Linux caused the key to be validated as invalid
• ⠀Reduced application file size through code improvements and refactoring optimizations
• ⠀Improved argument logic, making the build command process take less time for constructing desired arguments
• ⠀Fixed a bug where changing the profile image rapidly caused instability until next startup
• ⠀Updated navigation icons to be more expressive and better suited to the application's design
• ⠀Changed navigation from "Premium" to "Licenses" as the previous name was potentially misleading

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.5.8-medio

Release: 08-07-2025 at 3:24 AM
This major update focuses on enhancing system stability, performance optimization, and user experience improvements. The release includes significant backend changes with a complete database system overhaul, improved compatibility across different hardware configurations, and better offline functionality. Additionally, visual enhancements have been made to improve readability and overall usability.

• ⠀Modified update logic so yt-dlp and ffmpeg now update during the startup window to prevent software instability
• ⠀Resolved hardware acceleration compatibility issues that previously limited functionality to NVIDIA graphics cards only
• ⠀Enhanced URL validation system to ensure all URLs are properly validated for yt-dlp compatibility
• ⠀Completely redesigned the database system to significantly improve overall performance and stability
• ⠀Fixed YouTube URL validation failures caused by the "app=desktop" parameter
• ⠀Resolved a critical bug that caused Medio to freeze during startup when no internet connection was available
• ⠀Added improved status messages during download and conversion for better user feedback
• ⠀Implemented hardware acceleration detection logic for ffmpeg conversion on Linux (AMD, NVIDIA, Intel support)
• ⠀Fixed "Network Error" status display when rapidly pressing the Start Download button
• ⠀Improved temporary file deletion logic to remove all files when canceling downloads during conversion
• ⠀Updated Premium section descriptions for improved clarity across all license tiers
• ⠀Enhanced automatic purchase confirmation emails with better instructions and detailed invoices
• ⠀Fixed a bug with AVI files where very low video and audio resolution caused conversion failures
• ⠀Adjusted hardware acceleration encoders to ensure compatibility with all media players

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.

v1.5.7-medio

Release: 31-03-2025 at 7:26 PM
This update streamlines the download experience by addressing several user-reported issues. I've simplified the process so you can now start downloading with just a URL paste - no additional configuration required. The update includes visual improvements, calculation fixes, and automatic directory management.

• ⠀Automatically creates and sets a default folder for downloads if no saving directory has been set
• ⠀Fixed an issue where download speed was no longer displayed after a download
• ⠀Resolved an issue where the correct megabytes after a download were not calculated properly

Note: If you encounter any bugs or issues, please don't hesitate to open an issue. For any questions or to start a discussion, feel free to initiate a discussion on the GitHub repository.