v0.2.0

Release Notes

[v0.2.0] - 2026-01-05

Features

Image Blending System

• Fit Button: Intelligent image blending for linked layers
  • Blends two linked images seamlessly at their connection points
  • Creates a single unified entity that can be moved and rotated as one component
  • Maintains exact positioning of original images
• Canvas-Based Blending

Zoom Mode for Precision Editing

• Toggle Zoom Mode: New button above "Upload Custom Image" for precision
  • Visual feedback: Button is highlighted when active
  • Smart activation: Only works when dragging overlays/cosmetics
• Preview Zoom: LinkedIn Banner Preview zooms 2x and follows cursor during drag operations
  • Main canvas view remains unchanged
  • Auto zoom-out when drag operation completes or mode is disabled
• Enhanced Workflow: Perfect for precise placement of hats, accessories, and decorative elements

Image Rotation System

• Rotation Handle: Interactive rotation control for all layer elements
  • Small circular handle appears above selected images
  • Drag-to-rotate interaction with visual feedback
  • Rotation sensitivity lowered for precise adjustments
  • Handle automatically hides when clicking away from the layer

Asset Library Expansion

New Overlays

• Expanded overlays collection

Asset Organization

• Comprehensive categorization system:
  • Backgrounds: 5 city landscapes (Golden Gate Bridge, NYC, Seattle, Chicago, Austin)
  • Overlays: 10 animal images (4 cats, 4 dogs, 1 sea lion, 1 seal)
  • Cosmetics: 8 hat variations for character customization

Technical Improvements

Architecture

• src/utils/opencvBlending.ts for modular image blending utilities
• Implemented bounding box calculation for optimal canvas sizing
• Added layer type tracking for context-aware zoom activation
• Enhanced state management for zoom viewport and blending operations

Removed

• ONNX runtime dependencies (LaMa-ONNX was too large for inpainting)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed blending creating oversized white background overlays
• Fixed zoom mode affecting main canvas instead of preview only
• Fixed layer positioning after blend operations
• Fixed images disappearing during zoom mode activation
• Fixed rotation handle positioning for scaled layers

Documentation

• Updated README.md
• Added CONTRIBUTING.md
• Added LICENSE