Changelog
What's new in Trace.
New
- Initial release — Trace is now publicly available for macOS.
- Screenshot overlay — import any image and overlay it on top of your running app at any opacity.
- Pixel-level comparison — toggle inversion mode to spot misalignments instantly with ⌘I.
- Thumbnail sidebar — manage multiple screenshots in a persistent sidebar, switch with ⌘1–⌘9.
- Tab management — open, close, and switch between comparison tabs using keyboard shortcuts.
- Light & Dark theme — toggle the app theme with ⌘D to match your design context.
- 1px nudge & 10px nudge — fine-tune overlay position using ⌘↑ and ⌘⇧↑.
- Screen recording permission flow — guided setup for macOS screen capture authorization.
New
- Drag to reposition — drag the overlay freely to align it with any element.
- Opacity slider — continuously blend the overlay from fully transparent to fully opaque.
- Capture shortcut — grab a fresh screenshot without leaving your workflow using ⌘G.
Improved
- Overlay rendering is now composited on the GPU for smoother real-time updates.
- Permission dialog now links directly to the correct macOS System Settings pane.
New
- First internal beta — core overlay engine and screenshot capture.
- Menu bar integration for quick access without interrupting flow.
Fix
- Fixed a crash on launch when screen recording permission was not yet granted.
- Fixed overlay flickering when rapidly switching between Spaces.
Removed
- Removed experimental grid overlay — will return in a future release with snapping support.