MimikaStudio v2026.04.1 Release Notes
Release Date: April 1, 2026
Platform: macOS (Apple Silicon)
What's New In v2026.04.1
- Added embedded PDF page preview inside the Audiobooks document pane, with page navigation and zoom controls alongside extracted text preview.
- Disabled the old 7-day expiration messaging and removed active Polar.sh and LemonSqueezy checkout or portal flows from the in-app Pro screen.
- Removed website pricing and buying paths so downloads now point directly to GitHub releases without purchase messaging.
User Impact
- Users can inspect PDF pages directly before generating audiobooks instead of relying only on extracted text.
- Users are no longer told that access expires after 7 days, and purchase links are clearly disabled in this build.
- Website visitors now see direct-download messaging instead of pricing cards or checkout prompts.
Technical Notes
- Extended
flutter_app/lib/screens/audiobook_screen.dartto support dual PDF or text preview modes using Syncfusion's PDF viewer controller. - Simplified
flutter_app/lib/screens/pro_screen.dartso it only reports current license state and accepts manual activation of existing keys. - Updated the marketing site download links and release references to point at
v2026.04.1.
Previous Release: v2026.03.11
- Fixed the macOS DMG packaging regression that caused the bundled backend to exit on first launch.
Distribution Notes
Unsigned DMG (Apple Gatekeeper)
As of April 1, 2026, the MimikaStudio DMG is not yet signed/notarized by Apple.
macOS may block first launch until you explicitly allow it in security settings.
- Open the DMG and drag MimikaStudio.app to Applications.
- In Applications, right-click MimikaStudio.app and select Open.
- Click Open in the warning dialog.
- If macOS still blocks launch, go to: System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Open Anyway (for MimikaStudio), then confirm with password/Touch ID.
- On first launch, wait for the bundled backend to start.
- On first use, click Download for required models in-app.