2010-02-10, Version 1.9 (55)
- New Movie controller.
- New HUD controller.
- New method for localization. Much easier to add new languages.
- Better vertical alignment of subtitles on background plate.
- Set the distance in pixels between subtitle lines in Preferences.
- Removed a performance bottleneck when opening movies. Significantly faster now.
- Removed a lot of 10.4 specific code.
- Growl framework updated to version 1.2.1.
- Sparkle frameworkk updated to version 1.5b6.
- Compiled with Clang LLVM 1.0.2.
- [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that could cause a crash when opening and closing several mkv movies.
2009-12-12, Version 1.8.4 (54)
- Icons for each export preset.
- [BUGFIX] Applied a fix from Elgato that enables Submerge to use the built-in presets from the Turbo framework.
- [BUGFIX] Subtitle files created by Aegisub will now have linefeeds as expected.
2009-11-04, Version 1.8.3 (53)
- PS3 presets now about 4-5 times faster. Uses single pass encoding and a slightly lower bitrate.
- Xbox 360 preset now about twice as fast. Uses single pass encoding and a slightly higher bitrate.
- eSellerate framework updated to version 4.0.0.6.
- Disabled the avi export component since it doesn't work with subtitle tracks.
- Now only loads thread safe export components.
2009-10-05, Version 1.8.2 (52)
- Yet another workaround for the "black bar" QuickTime bug in 10.6. This time the Apple TV export should work better.
- Dropped support for 10.4 Tiger. 10.5 Leopard is now the minimum system version required.
- Elgato Turbo.264 HD support is back.
- The Playstation 3 (480p) exporter preset will now use the Turbo.264 HD if available.
2009-09-25, Version 1.8.1 (51)
- Found a new clever workaround for the "black bar" QuickTime bug in 10.6. Submerge will now finally be able to benefit from the faster performance of the iPhone, iPod and Apple TV exporters under Snow Leopard.
- Better memory management when rendering subtitles in high resolution movies.
- Window title now shows file name again.
2009-09-08, Version 1.8 (50)
- Compatibility with Snow Leopard.
- Due to a bug in QuickTime X (rdar://problem/7203143) Submerge will not use the built-in exporter components for iPhone, iPod or Apple TV when exporting in 10.6 until the bug is fixed.
- Save and Save as now works from the File menu as in any document based application.
- The Save button has been removed from the toolbar.
- Export flattened has been added to the Export to menu.
- Custom export option in the Export toolbar item.
- [BUGFIX] Fixed a couple of potential memory leaks.
- [BUGFIX] Added Windows Media .wmv to the list of possible files to open.
- [BUGFIX] Window name now correctly set from movie metadata.
2009-05-28, Version 1.7.2 (48)
- [BUGFIX] Export operations running in the main thread now works as expected again.
2009-05-10, Version 1.7.1 (47)
- Threaded export re-written for better stability using NSThread instead of ThreadWorker.
- The Save to disk shortcut in the toolbar will now always save and flatten, as this is the behaviour most users expect.
- Purchase Submerge from inside the application using the eSellerate embedded web store.
2009-04-22, Version 1.7 (46)
- Support for the Elgato Turbo.264 HD. Super speedy re-encoding!
- More exporter presets. Now have built-in presets for iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Cellphone, PSP, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360.
2009-03-27, Version 1.6.2 (44)
- German localization by Enrico Richter.
- French localization fixes.
2009-03-08, Version 1.6.1 (43)
- [BUGFIX] The application will no longer crash when you try to export a movie that had been exported and cancelled earlier.
- [BUGFIX] Unknown subtitle tracks are now disabled on import.
2009-02-03, Version 1.6 (42)
- Basic support for SubStation Alpha subtitles. SSA v4 (.ssa) & SSA v4+ (.ass).
- Support for modern audio export features intruduced in QuickTime 7.
- [BUGFIX] .srt files starting with a negative subtitle index are now handled correctly.
- [BUGFIX] Toolbar and menu items are now disabled until the movie is fully loaded.
2008-12-01, Version 1.5.6 (40)
- [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that would cause subtitles not to render properly if the subtitle file contained a negative time value, ie a subtitle ending before it started.
- [BUGFIX] .srt files starting with a subtitle index of 0 (zero) are now handled correctly.
2008-10-06, Version 1.5.5 (39)
- [BUGFIX] Aperture mode was not working and has been removed.
2008-09-30, Version 1.5.4 (38)
- Time offset adjustment is superfast and you will see your changes immediately.
- Aperture mode is now working correctly for movies with non square pixels.
- Document icons for various formats like avi and mp4 and so on.
- [BUGFIX] Time offset controls gets enabled only after rendering the subtitles first.
- [BUGFIX] Offsetting subtitles using a negative time offset now works as expected.
2008-08-24, Version 1.5.3 (37)
- The movie can now be scaled to half it's normal size using the main menu or the keyboard shortcut cmd-0.
- [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that would cause Submerge to crash when trying to save a movie with corrupted data. The error is now reported correctly.
2008-08-19, Version 1.5.2 (36)
- Better framerate calculation for MicroDVD subtitle files.
- Better handling of malformed subtitle lines.
- [BUGFIX] .sub files can now be dragged and dropped to the main window.
2008-06-20, Version 1.5.1 (34)
- [BUGFIX] Fixed a movie aspect ratio bug caused by QuickTime 7.5.
2008-04-27, Version 1.5 (32)
- Portuguese (Brazilian) localization by Fabio Roselet.
- Greek localization by Evripidis Argyropoulos.
- [BUGFIX] Export to iPod in the toolbar now works as expected.
- [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that could cause some subtitle files not to render properly.
2008-03-03, Version 1.4 (31)
- Dutch localization by Lex van der Helm.
- Localization updates and fixes for the Italian, French and Finnish languages.
- Decreased the vertical space between subtitle lines to save valuable screen space.
- Subtitles without a plate are now rendered with a subtle outline and a stronger drop shadow for better visibility.
- Extra vertical offset now defaults to 5%.
- Time Offset can now be entered directly in the text field from the keyboard.
- Support for Matroska files with the .mkv file extension (Perian needs to be installed).
- [BUGFIX] You can now switch back and forth between different aspect ratios without ending up in a bad format.
- [BUGFIX] You can now select xlarge as the default relative subtitle size in preferences.
- [BUGFIX] Empty subtitle lines no longer makes subtitle rendering to fail.
2008-01-08, Version 1.3 (27)
- Support for the Elgato Turbo.264 (version 1.2 needed). Just plug it in and export using the toolbar shortcuts or Export... in the File menu.
- All Exporter settings are now saved between sessions.
- Better handling of filename conflicts when exporting using the toolbar shortcuts.
- Progress sheet now shows encoding speed in frames/second.
- File extension is now correctly handled when using File -> Export...
- [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug which could cause the progress sheet not to close.
2007-10-30, Version 1.2.1 (24)
- Added an Xtra Large subtitle size to make text more readable on the video capable iPod nano.
- Added support to force a 3:2 aspect ratio as seen on the iPod touch and the iPhone.
- Added Drag and Drop support for subtitle files to the main window.
- Interface tweaks on the movie controller.
- [BUGFIX] Saving as a reference movie no longer sets the application in an infinite loop.
2007-10-11, Version 1.2 (23)
• Growl nofication support. Get notified on Render Complete, Save and Export.
• Export to iPhone toolbar shortcut.
• Interface tweaks.
• Leopard compatibility.
• Information about time remaining in the progress sheet.
• Better handling of write failures.
• Crash Log handling and reporting.
• [BUGFIX] Not able to render subtitles in a new empty movie anymore.
• [BUGFIX] Export to iPhone, iPod and Apple TV are now disabled until the movie has been saved.
2007-09-19, Version 1.1.1 (21)
• New Movie Controller.
• Now automatically leaves fullscreen mode when a movie has ended.
• Better handling for files that Submerge cannot process.
• Added Toggle Toolbar to the Window menu.
• [BUGFIX] The Activate button in the registration window is always enabled now.
2007-08-21, Version 1.1 (19)
• Added support for the SubViewer 1 and 2 (.sub) subtitle file format on request from many users.
• Added support for the MicroDVD subtitle file format.
• Subtitle tracks added by Perian are now disabled to avoid double subtitles.
• Better algorithm to automatically find a movies associated subtitle file on open.
• You can now set a positive/negative time offset to better syncronize problematic subtitles.
• You can nudge the subtitles back/forward in time even after the subtitles has been rendered.
• The color and transparency of the subtitle background plate can now be controlled in preferences and individually in the drawer.
• New application icon!
• French localization by Ronald Leroux.
• Finnish localization by Arto Vartiainen.
2007-06-18, Version 1.0.5 (16)
• New convenient buttons on the toolbar to Export to iPod and Apple TV.
• [BUGFIX] Screensaver no longer starts when playing movies in fullscreen mode.
• [BUGFIX] Play/Pause button now works correctly in fullscreen mode.
• [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that could cause Submerge to crash when rendering malformed srt files.
• [BUGFIX] Movie->Clone works again.
2007-05-31, Version 1.0.4 (14)
• Added Extra Vertical Offset to Preferences->Subtitles to make it possible to adjust the subtitles to a tv-safe position for overscanned monitors. Also removed the Nudge Up/Down functionality.
• Swedish localization
• Italian localization
• Preferences now has the correct keyboard shortcut cmd + ,
• Changed the icon of the exit fullscreen button in the fullscreen controller window.
• Exit fullscreen now works when hitting cmd+f when in fullscreen mode.
2007-05-10, Version 1.0.3 (12)
• To use your screens area more effectivly you can now force the movie to a 16:9 or a 4:3 aspect ratio before rendering the subtitles. You'll find these commands in the Movie menu.
• Added a function to nudge the subtitles up and down vertically. You'll find it in the Movie menu.
• The choices in the save panel are now saved in preferences.
• Added a choice in preferences to have the subtitles automatically rendered if present.
• [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that would cause the subtitles to get out of sync if the duration of the subtitle file was greater than the duration of the movie.
• [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug where saving/exporting would fail if the quicktime component wasn't thread safe. MPEG-2, certain AVI's etc.
• [BUGFIX] Movies with a height of zero can now be scaled correctly.
2007-05-05, Version 1.0.2 (9)
• Major improvements on subtitle rendering speed.
• Added the ability to select a preferred screen for full screen mode. Control setting in Preferences - Fullscreen.
• [BUGFIX] The encodings popup in the drawer are now correctly changing encoding when selected.
• [BUGFIX] Fixed a memory leak that would crash the app when rendering subtitles on very long movies.
• [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that would cause the Subtitles field in the drawer to contain incorrect data when working with multiple documents.
• [BUGFIX] Fixed the Submit feedback email address.
• [BUGFIX] Saving now works when clicking on the window close button in an edited document.
• [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that could cause the save/export progress panel to hide the movie window.
2007-05-01, Version 1.0.1 (7)
• [BUGFIX] Fixed a bug that could cause subtitle lines to render in the wrong order on PPC macs.