GIF PAL 3.1 is here!
This update brings a new summer feel, smoother GIF handling, better desktop snapping, safer 3.0 migration, and a set of quality-of-life fixes for everyday desktop use.
Summer Theme
- New seasonal summer polish
- Cleaner summer menu colors
- Improved loading and notification feedback
- Visual fixes for summer props and desktop elements
GIF Importing & Editing
- More reliable GIF drag-and-drop importing
- Better handling for high-resolution and high-frame GIFs
- Original GIF files are preserved more consistently
- Background removal now uses the correct original GIF source more reliably
- Editing should feel smoother with fewer stalls on larger GIFs
Desktop Snapping
- Improved snap-to-app behavior
- Better DPI and multi-monitor handling
- More accurate app-edge snapping
- Cleaner snap indicator alignment
- Improved behavior when apps move or change position
Performance & Focus
- Reduced RAM and CPU pressure for heavier GIFs
- Better behavior on lower-end systems
- Pet and overlay surfaces are adjusted to avoid stealing focus from fullscreen or borderless apps
- Smoother desktop use while games, videos, or other apps are open
Upgrade from 3.0
- Existing GIFs are migrated into the new 3.1 format
- Per-GIF settings are preserved where possible
- Last active GIF state is carried forward
- Character introduction state is repaired for existing users
- Important character data and settings are kept without intentionally deleting old files
UI & Quality-of-Life
- Cleaner right-click menus
- Clearer delete labels and confirmations
- Improved toggle checkmarks
- Better settings panel feedback
- Improved character prop layering
- General stability and polish across the app
Thank you for playing GIF PAL. This update is focused on making the app smoother, safer, and more comfortable to keep running on your desktop.