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RantLayout Changelog

Simple release notes for the Maker, gallery, sharing, remix, and community features.

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Version 1.1.11

Your own reusable asset library and a smoother mobile Maker

  • AddedSave images to My uploads in your account and reuse them from Assets or the Maker. Search your library, rename images, download originals, and delete anything you no longer need.
  • ImprovedSaved designs can reopen images from your personal library. Missing images are clearly marked for replacement, and deleting an original does not remove the separate image copies in layouts you have already shared.
  • AddedSign up and sign in with an email address and password, verify your email, and reset a forgotten password. Google and Discord sign-in remain available.
  • ImprovedThe mobile Maker now puts the canvas at the center, with quick access to Templates, Assets, Text, Character, and Layers. A short guide and clearer export options help you get started and finish your design.
  • FixedAdding decorations on mobile keeps the asset picker open and preserves your place in the list. Accidental taps outside the canvas no longer dismiss the picker.
  • ImprovedCharacter editing has more reliable model loading, clearer mobile controls, and brush tools for refining a cutout. Detailed selection is available for trickier images; complex edges may still need a manual touch-up.
  • ImprovedImage uploads use simpler progress messages and no longer require the extra upload-verification step. File checks and upload limits still apply.
  • FixedThe desktop footer stays centered and aligned with the page content.

Version 1.1.10

More creative starting points and a smoother mobile experience

  • ImprovedA refreshed homepage brings softer colors, rounded headings, magical details, and a more compact mobile layout. Shared navigation is clearer across the site.
  • AddedExplore 169 new assets across eight new themed collections, bringing the library to 209 assets in 10 collections.
  • AddedStart with six new editable designs: Moonlit Magic, Fairy Garden, Honey Picnic, Pixel Bedroom, Midnight Lace, and Autumn Journal. Blue Dream and Red Apple have also been refreshed, with all eight decorated starters assembled from existing assets.
  • ImprovedBrowse Assets in two columns on mobile, filter by collection and asset type, open full-image previews, and bring selected decorations directly into the Maker.
  • AddedDiscover popular layouts with Most Liked, see view counts alongside likes, and check creation times in New. Clearer ranking descriptions explain the difference between For You, Trending, New, and Most Remixed.
  • ImprovedGallery browsing is simpler: style filters are temporarily hidden while categories are being refined, and Collections now focuses on My Likes.
  • ImprovedGallery layouts now appear in two columns on mobile, with compact cards and accessible Like and Remix actions.
  • FixedMobile Maker panels now have working, separate Close and Add controls. Moving from a starter into Decorate keeps the canvas centered without automatically opening Edit, and feedback controls stay clear of the editing tools.
  • ImprovedBlog pages use smaller text, tighter spacing, and clearer section layouts on mobile for more comfortable reading.

Version 1.1.9

A clearer path from profile to public creator

  • ImprovedAccount now shows a three-step Creator launch checklist for saving a profile, connecting a layout, and publishing the first public work, with the next action always visible.
  • FixedLayouts saved before a Creator Profile was created can now be safely reconnected to that profile, and administrators can diagnose or repair eligible ownership links without exposing account identifiers.
  • AddedAccount Privacy now supports confirmed permanent account deletion. Public layouts remain usable as Anonymous creator while profile identity, sign-in access, account ownership, and hosted avatars are removed.

Version 1.1.8

Reliable previews for Gallery moderation

  • FixedGallery Management now uses time-limited, layout-scoped preview access and automatically falls back across the available compact public images, preventing healthy submissions from appearing unavailable when an admin session is not forwarded to an image request.
  • ImprovedPreview retries now restart the complete source chain, while Full preview opens the best available image without exposing withdrawn layouts publicly.

Version 1.1.7

Faster, more complete Gallery moderation

  • ImprovedGallery Management now opens on All submitted records so Public, Withdrawn, and Legacy items are visible without changing filters first.
  • FixedModeration cards now load compact previews through a lightweight authenticated Worker stream, prioritize the first visible row, and show a retry state instead of remaining stuck on Loading preview.

Version 1.1.6

A softer, cuter homepage

  • ImprovedThe homepage now uses a pale lavender-and-blush paper backdrop instead of a flat white canvas, while layout and asset previews keep clean white surfaces for accurate colors.
  • ImprovedRounded Fraunces headings and friendly Nunito interface text give Home a more playful RantLayout personality across desktop and mobile.

Version 1.1.5

Community and assets now keep moving

  • CommunityCommunity Mix now blends featured, trending, and new public Community layouts, removes duplicates, and can show up to 20 creations instead of only the newest page.
  • ImprovedBoth homepage artwork rails move continuously at a lively default speed, slow down when hovered or keyboard-focused, respect touch devices and reduced-motion preferences, and hide the native scrollbar track for a cleaner presentation.
  • ImprovedThe homepage asset rail now focuses on 20 Blue Dream Ribbon and Red Apple Gingham assets and no longer displays the legacy Pink Cute set.

Version 1.1.4

A more visual home for making and remixing

  • ImprovedThe homepage now leads with the Maker, real layout artwork, original asset packs, a compact creation walkthrough, and image-led style shortcuts.
  • CommunityLatest Community automatically brings the newest public Community layouts to the homepage with creator credit, Save, Remix, and a direct path to the full Gallery.
  • ImprovedDesktop layouts move gently with pause and arrow controls, while mobile uses touch-friendly manual swiping and respects reduced-motion preferences.

Version 1.1.3

Text tools that look and feel editable

  • ImprovedDecorate now keeps Add editable text open by default and gives channel names, watermarks, and titles clearer Add actions.
  • AddedSelected text layers now open a prominent live text editor with eight font styles and four font weights before the usual position and appearance controls.
  • FixedText controls now use text-specific labels and hide the image-style Density setting while keeping preview, save, remix, and PNG export behavior consistent.

Version 1.1.2

Faster, clearer Gallery moderation

  • ImprovedGallery Management now starts with public submissions and offers compact image-first cards, status and category filters, search, and current-page selection.
  • AddedModerators can withdraw or restore several layouts at once with a shared reason, confirmation, visible progress, and safe retry for individual failures.
  • FixedWithdrawn layout previews remain available inside the protected moderation console while continuing to stay inaccessible from public Gallery pages and asset URLs.

Version 1.1.1

Faster Gallery publishing with post-publication moderation

  • CommunityLayouts now become public immediately after the creator confirms they have permission to share every included image and element.
  • ImprovedGallery moderation now focuses on withdrawing noncompliant public content and restoring it when appropriate instead of making every creator wait for pre-approval.
  • ImprovedAutomatically published work is always marked Community; Official labels, monthly Featured slots, and verified creator bindings remain controlled by RantLayout staff.

Version 1.1.0

Account feedback and a calmer creative workspace

  • CommunityGoogle sign-in and the private Account workspace are now available to the controlled production test group, while the remaining community tools continue to open gradually.
  • AddedAccount brings creator profile setup, your layouts, notifications, contact requests, and blocked accounts into one consistent workspace.
  • AddedA small Feedback bubble now lets signed-in creators send private bug reports, ideas, and asset requests, then follow their status and staff replies from Account.
  • ImprovedAccount sections now switch with a persistent navigation shell, early page loading, and lightweight progress feedback instead of rebuilding the whole workspace.
  • ImprovedThe Account overview now focuses on one clear creator-profile task, compact layout and remix stats, three quick actions, and an original cat-and-notebook illustration.
  • ImprovedCharacter Cutout images can now be viewed from 50% to 300% with Fit, minus, plus, and touch-friendly zoom controls while keeping the exported character at its original quality.
  • FixedSigned-out visitors now go directly to Sign in from Account links instead of briefly seeing an incomplete page shell.

Version 1.0.0

A complete, safer community Gallery

  • ImprovedGallery now offers For You, Trending, New, Most Remixed, and Official ranking views alongside style filters and lightweight title, creator, and tag search.
  • AddedLoad More appends layouts without replacing earlier results, and browser-local Saved layouts remain available after a refresh without requiring an account.
  • AddedPublic layout pages now include related layouts, creator attribution, Save, Share, Download, Report, and a direct Remix in Maker action.
  • CommunityOfficial and Community labels, manually selected monthly features, Creator Profile portfolios, and remix origins make it clearer where a layout came from.
  • FixedGallery discovery now uses a bounded D1 index, and withdrawn layouts are consistently removed from public pages and public asset access.

Version 0.9.6

Original asset packs and a faster decoration workflow

  • AddedAdded 40 original Blue Dream Ribbon and Red Apple Gingham assets across Edge, Line, Sticker, and Paper categories.
  • ImprovedThe Assets library now supports collection and category filters, progressive loading, persistent selection, and direct handoff into the Maker.
  • ImprovedDecorate now uses a focused in-Maker asset picker with Blank, Blue Dream, and Red Apple starters while keeping current canvas work in place.
  • FixedOfficial bitmap layers now preserve their natural shape, trim transparent padding, dock cleanly to canvas edges, and export without stretching.

Version 0.9.5

On-device character cutout

  • AddedAdded a dedicated Character Cutout workspace that can select a subject from a click or short stroke and create a transparent PNG directly in the browser.
  • AddedPurple Mask and Cutout Preview modes make the selected character easy to inspect before adding it to a layout.
  • ImprovedKeep and Erase brushes, adjustable brush size, undo, reset, and clean, natural, or soft edges make quick mask corrections easier.
  • ImprovedCharacter images can be uploaded, pasted from the clipboard, or replaced without sending the original image to R2.

Version 0.9.4

Reliable Gallery pages at larger scale

  • FixedGallery pages now read indexed layout summaries instead of scanning every saved design, preventing the resource-limit crashes seen on deeper pages.
  • ImprovedStable D1-backed pagination keeps approved layouts in a predictable order and preserves direct page links.
  • CommunitySubmission and review updates now stay synchronized across the public Gallery and moderation queue, with reversible Pending and Withdrawn states.

Version 0.9.3

Clearer project, contact, and privacy information

  • AddedAdded About and Contact pages that explain the project, support routes, feedback options, and asset or rights reporting.
  • AddedAdded a Privacy Policy covering browser-saved Maker data, uploads, community submissions, feedback, analytics, advertising, and security checks.
  • ImprovedAdded About, Contact, and Privacy Policy links to the sitewide footer so trust information is easy to find.

Version 0.9.2

Safer submissions and stable community pages

  • FixedGallery pagination now uses one stable R2 metadata order, so layouts no longer repeat or disappear between page numbers.
  • CommunityNew Gallery layouts and Feedback topics now stay pending and noindex until an admin approves them.
  • ImprovedSaved layouts receive creator-only edit tokens, admin access uses an HttpOnly session cookie, and Feedback submissions use rate limiting plus Turnstile verification.
  • FixedCloudflare builds exclude the script-only Sharp dependency from the Worker runtime bundle while keeping local Gallery preview backfill available.

Version 0.9.1

Faster Gallery previews

  • ImprovedGallery cards and layout pages now prefer pre-generated 360px, 720px, and 1200px WebP previews while retaining the original PNG for downloads.
  • AddedAdded an R2 backfill workflow for converting existing community layout previews to the new WebP sizes.

Version 0.8.3

Faster Gallery and Feedback publishing

  • CommunityFeedback topics now publish to the public board by default, while admin tools can still withdraw unsafe or low-quality topics.
  • CommunityGallery submissions now publish as public remixable layouts by default, with admin controls for keeping, pending, or withdrawing layouts.

Version 0.8.2

Official Pink Cute asset formats

  • ImprovedUpdated official Pink Cute assets so backgrounds load as JPG files and borders, corners, dividers, and stickers load as transparent PNG layers in the Maker.
  • FixedAssets opened from the Assets page, homepage previews, and Maker now use the same official R2 asset folder.

Version 0.8.1

Unified site navigation

  • ImprovedUnified the main navigation across Home, Gallery, Maker, Assets, Feedback, Changelog, Styles, and FAQ so the Feedback board is easy to find everywhere.

Version 0.8.0

Feedback board MVP

  • AddedAdded a public Feedback board for bug reports, feature requests, Maker issues, and asset ideas.
  • AddedAdded a feedback submission form that requires a creator name and private contact method before review.
  • AddedAdded a private Feedback Review admin page that reuses the RantLayout admin token.

Version 0.7.4

Gallery layout width

  • FixedFixed the Gallery page shell so it fills the full browser width like the Home, Maker, and Assets pages.

Version 0.7.3

More reliable PNG download

  • FixedImproved Maker PNG download so exports create a downloadable file more reliably and show a clear message if an image layer cannot be loaded.

Version 0.7.2

Pink Cute preview asset source

  • FixedAll Pink Cute official assets opened from the Assets page or Maker now use the preview R2 folder.

Version 0.7.1

Pink Cute background source fix

  • FixedMaker backgrounds now load from the Pink Cute preview background folder, matching the available R2 files.

Version 0.7.0

Community gallery review system

  • AddedAdded the first reviewed Gallery flow so approved saved layouts can appear as remixable community cards.
  • AddedAdded a private Gallery Review page for manually approving, returning, or rejecting submitted layouts.
  • ImprovedSubmitted layouts stay noindex until manual approval, keeping the community focused on reviewed designs.

Version 0.6.4

Pink Cute background files

  • FixedUpdated Pink Cute backgrounds to use compressed JPG files and expanded the background set to five items.
  • ImprovedThe Assets page and Maker now use the same file paths for official Pink Cute background assets.

Version 0.6.3

Simpler Maker sidebar

  • ImprovedMoved official Pink Cute assets to the top of the Maker tools panel with collapsible categories and previews.
  • ImprovedCombined style presets, color presets, packs, dividers, and small decorations into a simpler Pattern tools section.

Version 0.6.2

Official Pink Cute assets in Maker

  • AddedAdded official Pink Cute assets to the Maker as editable layers.
  • ImprovedAssets selected from the Assets page can now open in the Maker using the matching high-resolution asset files.

Version 0.6.1

Pink Cute asset preview

  • AddedAdded an in-production homepage section for Pink Cute assets that are being reviewed before they become public templates.
  • ImprovedIn-production asset previews now show a small RantLayout watermark so the site-made materials are clearly branded while they are under review.

Version 0.6.0

Original template candidate lab

  • AddedAdded Template Lab in the Maker so new original rant layout ideas can be randomized from built-in decorations.
  • AddedAdded a variation button for quickly trying a new palette, spacing, and accent layer from the current design.
  • ImprovedTemplate candidates can now be saved locally for review before any design is added to the public Gallery.

Version 0.5.0

Community submissions begin

  • CommunityAdded Submit to Gallery so creators can send their saved rant layouts for future public featuring.
  • ImprovedLayouts are reviewed before they appear publicly, keeping the gallery focused on quality designs.
  • AddedCreators can add a title, category, name, social handle, tags, and a short note with each submission.

Version 0.4.0

Share and remix saved layouts

  • AddedAdded Save & Share so a layout can become a private link you can open again later.
  • AddedSaved layout pages now include a preview, PNG download, copy link, and Remix button.
  • ImprovedRemix opens the saved layout directly in the Maker so you can edit it instead of starting over.

Version 0.3.0

Maker workflow polish

  • ImprovedAdded a before and after cleanup preview for uploaded character and overlay images.
  • AddedAdded quick asset packs for cute, blue star, dark Tumblr, and Y2K bubble styles.
  • ImprovedImproved divider presets and color matching so layouts feel more coordinated with uploaded characters.

Version 0.2.0

Uploads, saving, and editing improvements

  • AddedAdded image uploads for adding your own characters, overlays, and decoration assets.
  • ImprovedImproved upload limits and checks so the Maker is more stable when handling user images.
  • AddedAdded design save, load, import, and export so editable Maker projects can be continued later.

Version 0.1.0

Rant Layout Maker launch

  • AddedLaunched the first browser-based Rant Layout Maker with editable layers and PNG export.
  • AddedAdded transparent PNG export for reusable blank rant layout backgrounds.
  • FixedFixed smoother layer dragging, cleaner selection, and better frame rendering for lace and pearl decorations.

Version 0.0.5

Gallery foundation

  • AddedLaunched the first RantLayout homepage with a gallery-first structure and six starter templates.
  • ImprovedAdded full-size preview and download actions for the first template cards.
  • AddedAdded a footer contact notice so users can send feature requests, template ideas, and feedback.