What changes in poetryDesk.

Sparkle handles downloading, signature verification, installation and restart. Install this version once using the Mac download to switch to the new updater.

• NewCheck for Updates in the app menu and Settings opens the integrated Sparkle updater. Installation and restart require confirmation.
• NewA public Sparkle appcast and matching app metadata allow external update managers to check versions.
• ImprovedUpdate signatures are verified before extraction. Daily automatic checks can be disabled; poems, images and license data are not sent.

Match images to existing poems. Reader packages now include embedded images and text formatting.

• NewMatch PNG, JPG and JPEG files from folders to existing poems by filename. Review assignments before importing; a safety backup and undo protect existing content.
• NewHelp → Send Feedback opens a prepared email with the app and macOS versions. Nothing is sent automatically.
• FixedEmbedded images are preserved when saving. Reader packages now include paragraph alignment and additional text formatting.
• ImprovedThe new image and formatting display requires Reader 1.1. The Reader update is not yet available on the App Store. Once available, export and import a new Reader package and select Original alignment.

Version 2.0.2 fixes text contrast in the dark main window.

• FixedThe Edit switch label is clearly readable again against the dark background.
• FixedWord, character, line and stanza counts now use light text.

Version 2.0.1 improves Edit and Writer modes for smaller windows and long texts.

• FixedEdit and Writer modes now adapt their headers, tools and text area to the available window size.
• FixedThe text area now follows the current cursor line while writing through to the end of the document.
• FixedParagraph alignment and character formatting now remain reliable after a line break.
• ImprovedTools use a compact layout in narrower windows without clipping the editing area.

Version 2.0 connects the Mac library with the new poetryDesk Reader for iPhone and iPad and improves writing formatted poems.

• NewReader packages can be exported from the Mac app for poetryDesk Reader on iPhone and iPad.
• NewJustified text joins the existing alignment options for poems and other texts.
• ImprovedThe selected paragraph alignment now remains active while writing across new lines.
• ImprovedUniversal, signed and notarized download for Macs with Apple silicon and Intel processors.

This version expands Writer mode significantly and adds an integrated update check for new poetryDesk releases.

• NewImages can be imported in Writer mode and used alongside the text.
• NewThe integrated update check informs you when a new poetryDesk version is available.
• ImprovedWriter tools have been expanded and made more comfortable for longer writing sessions.
• ImprovedThe published macOS DMG is signed, notarized and shipped with an updated checksum.

This version improves the German/English interface, the launch window size and the release signature for notarized downloads.

• ImprovedGerman/English switching is more consistent across the sidebar, tools, Writer mode and settings window.
• ImprovedThe main window opens larger and shows more of the app interface on launch.
• ImprovedNotarized macOS download with a clean Developer ID signature and updated checksum.

The first paid release of poetryDesk brings writing, library management, import, export, backups and offline licensing into one local Mac app.

• NewLocal poetry library with titles, categories, status, notes and versions.
• NewWriter mode for focused writing, separate from the library view.
• NewImport and export for existing collections and independent archiving.
• NewLocal backups without a cloud requirement or user account.
• NewOffline license key with checkout, download and license email through poetryDesk.de.