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Version History

Version 1.0.0

January 2025
Current Release

Initial release of ImageMates - Professional AI image generation for Mac with FLUX models.

✨ Features

  • FLUX Model Support: Integrated FLUX.1 Schnell, Dev, and Kontext models
  • Native macOS App: Built with SwiftUI for optimal Mac performance
  • Apple Silicon Optimization: Leverages Metal Performance Shaders for M1/M2/M3 chips
  • Text-to-Image Generation: Create images from text prompts with customizable parameters
  • Image-to-Image Editing: Transform existing images with FLUX Kontext
  • LoRA Support: Add custom styles and characters with LoRA models
  • Batch Processing: Generate multiple images efficiently
  • Gallery Management: Organize and search your generated images
  • Privacy Focused: All processing happens locally on your Mac
  • Professional UI: Clean, intuitive interface following Apple's design guidelines

🤖 Supported Models

  • FLUX.1 Schnell (4-bit & 8-bit quantized)
  • FLUX.1 Dev (4-bit & 8-bit quantized)
  • FLUX.1 Kontext (8-bit quantized)
  • Community quantized models
  • Custom model loading support

💻 System Requirements

  • macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
  • Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3)
  • 16GB RAM minimum (32GB recommended)
  • 20GB free disk space

🚀 Roadmap

Here's what we're working on for future releases:

Version 1.1

Q1 2025

Planned Features:

  • SDXL model support
  • Advanced prompt templates
  • Cloud backup for settings
  • Enhanced batch processing
  • Improved memory management

Version 1.2

Q2 2025

Under Consideration:

  • ControlNet integration
  • Custom model training
  • Plugin system
  • Advanced image editing tools
  • Workflow automation

Future Ideas

Exploring

Community Requested:

  • Video generation support
  • 3D model generation
  • Real-time preview
  • Collaborative features
  • Mobile companion app

🧪 Beta Program

Coming Soon

Want to try new features before they're released? Join our beta program to get early access to upcoming features and help shape the future of ImageMates.

🚀 Early access to new features
💬 Direct feedback channel
🏆 Recognition in release notes

Beta program will be available in Settings → Updates once launched.

💡 Feature Requests

Have an idea for ImageMates? We'd love to hear from you!

Email Us

Send your feature requests and feedback to:

support@imagemates.app

In-App Feedback

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