Update v2.2.0: The Unplugged Workspace Evolution Update

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The v2.2.0 update marks a massive leap forward for Imify. In this release, we're bringing the power of Artificial Intelligence directly to your browser with our new Background Removal tool, alongside a highly secure, all-in-one QR Code suite. Most importantly, Imify is now a full-fledged Progressive Web App (PWA), meaning you can install it on your device and work 100% offline. Dive in to explore dozens of performance tweaks, custom locales, and a brand-new Dashboard built specifically for developers!

Note

• This version is only available for the Web App.
• You can discuss about new updates on Github Discussion.

✂️ Background Removal

• State-of-the-Art AI Engines: Integrated 3 specialized models (ORMBG, MODNet, and Selfie Segmenter) to provide the best balance between quality and speed.
• Interactive Comparison: Real-time preview with a side-by-side comparison slider to verify extraction quality instantly.
• Custom Presentation: Choose custom background colors or keep transparency for professional-grade results.
• Showcase Gallery: Explore available processing presets through a new visual showcase panel in the sidebar.

🔍 QR Tools (Generator & Reader)

• Privacy-First QR Generator: Generate highly customizable, offline-safe static QR codes with support for logo overlays (with auto-excavation), pattern styles (dots, markers, shapes), custom colors, and loss-less vector SVG exports.
• Advanced QR Reader: Scan QR codes instantly using local device cameras, drag-and-drop file uploads (PNG/SVG), or active screen capture. History management saves scan results locally.
• Visual Illustrations: Added professional SVG illustrations for both QR Generator and QR Reader tools.

🌍 Internationalization & Custom Locales

• Comprehensive Multi-Language Support: Fully localized the entire workspace, batch processor, creative designer tools, and landing pages in English (EN) and Vietnamese (VI).
• Runtime Custom Locales:
  • IndexedDB Persistence: Import and automatically save custom JSON translation bundles locally across application reloads.
  • Locale Tools: Reusable LanguageItemCard component integrated into settings and developer tools. Supports exporting translation bundles as ZIP files or deleting them directly.
  • English Bundle Downloader: Download the baseline English language JSON pack as a ZIP file directly from Dev Tools to simplify translation contributions.

🛠️ Developer Mode & Diagnostics

• About Dev Tools: Reorganized developer settings, introducing a dedicated dashboard tab detailing diagnostics tools, and moved the "Disable Developer Mode" option to this view.
• LocalStorage Manager: Search, filter (Imify-only toggle), edit, copy, and delete keys dynamically. Includes an inline JSON validator to prevent malformed data from corrupting application state.
• State Serialization: Registers QR Code Generator and Background Remover stores in the serialization registry (with auto-filtering of temporary text/WiFi fields).

🎨 UI & Asset Management Polish

• Unified Card Grid: Merged the landing page tools list and pro showcase section into a single, responsive layout card grid featuring dynamic "Highlight" and "New" badges.
• Hero Carousel: Implemented an auto-advancing 14-tool slide presentation with dot indicators and thumbnail controls.
• Modernized Watermark Dialogs: Completely redesigned Save and Open dialogs for watermark patterns, featuring centered layouts and improved typography.
• Vibrant Preset Styling: Enhanced visual feedback for active presets with improved color syncing and more vibrant card designs.
• Organized Asset Manager: Improved model management with collapsible sections, making it easier to navigate as your AI library grows.
• Categorized Acknowledgements: Expanded the credits system to include "Media & Illustrations" alongside dependency libraries, providing authors, licenses, and visual previews.

🚀 Performance, Navigation & Fixes

• Document Fullscreen: Added titlebar controls on desktop appbars and dropdown options on mobile devices to toggle fullscreen view.
• PWA & Offline Support:
  • Full Offline Capability: Imify Web now works 100% offline after the first visit.
  • WASM Pre-caching: All core image processing engines (AVIF, JXL, MozJPEG, OxiPNG) are automatically cached for immediate offline use.
  • Native App Experience: Added a Web App Manifest, allowing Imify to be installed as a standalone application.
  • Unified Update Flow: Integrated Service Worker update detection with the "Imify has been updated" dialog.
• Smart Rehydration: Replaced full-page reloads with smart store rehydration for a faster and smoother workspace experience.
• Responsive Layout:
  • Portrait/tall image overflow issue resolved in the Inspector's BasicInfoCard with max-height constraints.
  • SWAP bg color logic fixed in Palette color contrast tooltips.
  • Cleaned up obsolete translation assets and synchronized directories.

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