PrivateNotes 2025.8.3 - Image Validation & Production Updates
2025-08-03•4 min read
This release focuses on enhanced security validation for image uploads, improved user interface feedback, and production optimizations. The update strengthens file validation and provides better visual feedback during the upload process.
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Security & Validation
File-type validation
- Improved file format validation
- Content-based file format detection
- Prevents malicious files with fake extensions
File drop security
- Prevents external applications from launching on non-image drops
- Error messages for rejected file types
User Interface
Upload feedback
- Progress toasts appear immediately on file drop
- Automatic dismissal when uploads complete
- No flash during fresh uploads
Filename handling
- Long filenames truncated in notifications
- Handles files without extensions
Toast notifications
- 8 second display duration for success/error messages
- 1 second delay before progress toast dismissal
- Programmatic dismissal prevents overlapping
Production
Build optimizations
- Optimized production builds
- Reduced bundle size
- Improved logging efficiency
Logging cleanup
- Removed verbose logging
- Improved data privacy in logs
Testing
Test simplification
- Improved test reliability
- Better DOM testing approach
- Updated test framework
Coverage improvements
- Enhanced validation testing
- UI behavior testing
- Build process validation
Bug Fixes
- Fixed TypeScript unused variable warnings
- Resolved upload progress coordination issues
- Improved upload feedback consistency
Supported formats
Image format choices
- Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, and WEBP formats
- SVG files are excluded for security reasons (can contain executable code)
Download & Install
- Update notifications: The app will notify you via toast when updates are available
- Download: Get the latest version at privatenotes.pro
- Backup first: Always a good idea before major updates
This update continues to strengthen PrivateNotes' security posture while improving the overall user experience. The enhanced validation and better feedback systems make working with images more reliable and secure.