Changelog
New features, improvements and fixes, newest first.
Live generation preview, landscape knowledge cards, and export fixes
- ImprovedInfographic / knowledge-card generation now shows a live preview — the image renders as it's being generated, and you can cancel anytime without losing a credit.
- ImprovedTemplate reference images were compressed (~14MB → 3MB), so template-based generation is faster.
- FixedKnowledge cards generated from a template are now landscape — matching their landscape reference images instead of being forced into a tall portrait.
- FixedFixed low-resolution PNG/JPG exports for infographics and knowledge cards — the scale factor wasn't actually applied, so exports came out at original resolution. They're now exported at 2x for much sharper images.
- FixedFixed infographic / knowledge-card PNG/JPG exports hugging the content at the top and bottom — exports no longer auto-trim the edges, so the image keeps its surrounding padding exactly as seen in the preview.
- FixedFixed knowledge-card generation timing out: the generation request timeout was raised from 60 to 300 seconds, so longer, slower generations no longer fail partway through.
- FixedFixed short labels wrapping unexpectedly in exported knowledge-card / infographic images: generation now keeps headings, labels and badges on a single line with enough horizontal padding, so exports no longer show squeezed line breaks.
Qwen generation support, and template-generation 502 and post-login language fixes
- NewAI generation now supports the Qwen (Tongyi Qianwen) provider — set AI_PROVIDER=qwen to switch.
- FixedFixed 502 errors when generating infographics from a template with Qwen — the vision model for reference-based generation is now configured correctly.
- FixedFixed the language changing after sign-in: you now land back on the language you were browsing (/en or /zh) instead of being redirected by a leftover language cookie.
Export & naming fixes: no more blank margins, works named by topic
- FixedFixed large blank margins around exported infographic / knowledge-card images: PNG/JPG exports now automatically trim uniform empty edges so the result hugs the content.
- FixedFixed wrong names for infographics / knowledge cards in the creations list: works are now named by the topic given at creation instead of template boilerplate like "make me one about…" (applies to newly generated works).
Infographics now AI-rendered end to end, faithfully following templates
- NewInfographics are now rendered directly by the AI as finished HTML: no longer limited by the node canvas, they faithfully reproduce a template's slanted headers, grid textures, central illustrations and background details. Generated infographics open in a preview page with PNG/JPG export and public sharing.
- NewA built-in 3D icon library of 50 commercially-usable icons (globe, chart, thumbs-up, palette, rocket, bulb and more) lets the AI pick fitting illustrations for infographics by meaning.
- ImprovedTemplate following now applies to all infographic templates (not just the comparison layout) — each follows its reference image's palette and layout, while older infographic works remain editable as before.
Template-driven generation upgrade: infographic color & layout follow the template
- ImprovedTemplate-based infographics are overhauled: the AI extracts a color theme from the reference (background, header, accents, light card surface), and gains a numbered-circle layout (numbered bubbles with a zigzag connector), per-row emoji badges, and a large direct title with a decorative emoji and intro paragraph — so generated color and layout track the template.
- ImprovedTemplate-generated infographics now use a single solid background color extracted from the template, with export PNGs padded on all sides for a more finished look.
- FixedFixed 502 errors on Kimi: the Kimi Coding endpoint only accepts the default temperature and rejects an explicit value — the parameter is now omitted automatically per provider.
- FixedFixed the root cause of knowledge cards losing their styling when generated from a template — the sanitizer was dropping top-level <style> blocks entirely. Styles are now preserved, restoring the poster page, share page and dashboard thumbnails.
Editor redesign and knowledge-card styling fixes
- NewFull-screen canvas: the editor no longer sits inside a sidebar shell, and the top toolbar is now icon buttons (undo / redo / zoom / fit / back / share / export) for more usable space.
- NewDouble-click a node to open an inline toolbar: edit text while changing fill color, font size, border and icon in place — no need to open the side properties panel.
- ImprovedThe AI panel and properties panel are now collapsed by default and toggled from the toolbar; selecting a node auto-opens the properties panel for a more focused canvas.
- ImprovedExport and share dialogs now use canvas-style overlays: export picks format / resolution via chips with a 2x "Recommended" badge, and the share toggle plus "allow download" are redrawn as custom controls.
- FixedFixed knowledge cards generated from a template losing all styling and rendering as plain black-and-white text and shapes — the AI's CSS was written into <head> and dropped wholesale by sanitization. Styles are now merged back and scoped, fixing the poster page, share page and dashboard thumbnails together.
- ImprovedReference-image generation now works with Kimi: the Moonshot preset gained a default vision model, so picking a template with a reference truly mirrors its palette and layout.
Dashboard thumbnails and a diagram-type templates menu
- ImprovedEach work in the dashboard now shows a real thumbnail — flowcharts and infographics render their nodes and connectors live, knowledge cards show the actual card — so you can spot a diagram at a glance.
- ImprovedThe navbar Templates menu now lists the three diagram types (Flowchart / Infographic / Knowledge Card) and links straight to each one on the generation page, adding the previously missing Knowledge Card entry.
- ImprovedThe navbar Templates menu now stacks its entries vertically instead of three columns.
Diagram types: retire mind maps, rename Poster to Knowledge Card
- ImprovedRetired mind maps: removed the Mind Map option from the type picker, template gallery and dashboard filters; the new diagram input modes are now Text / Document.
- ImprovedRenamed Poster to Knowledge Card across the home page, new diagram page, dashboard, share page and AI generation prompts.
- NewAdded Knowledge Card to the home page's three diagram types, and a new "How to Read a Book" knowledge card template.
- FixedFixed: clicking Generate from the home page Knowledge Card didn't preselect the type on the new diagram page.
- ImprovedAfter login, users now land on the home page instead of the dashboard.
Knowledge card mode: AI generates finished knowledge cards
- NewNew knowledge card type: AI turns text directly into a finished vertical knowledge card (gradients, decorations, free colors), beyond the node canvas. Generated cards open in a preview page with PNG/JPG export and public sharing.
- NewKnowledge cards support reference-driven generation: pick a knowledge-card template with a reference image and the AI mirrors its palette and layout style.
Comparison infographics, plus avatar and export fixes
- NewInfographics gain a side-by-side comparison layout: AI detects comparison content and builds a two-column color-blocked diagram (left vs right, an icon badge per dimension, and a conclusion bar). Try the "AI drawing vs traditional design" template.
- ImprovedReference-based generation now mirrors layout, not just content organization — comparison references reproduce their two-column structure.
- ImprovedThe icon library grew from 7 to 29 (clock, lightning, cost, refresh, trophy, gear, bulb, palette and more) for richer infographics.
- FixedFixed broken avatar images — they now fall back to the account initial.
- FixedFixed connectors being misplaced or missing in some PNG/PDF/PPT exports.
Homepage & template polish, flowchart arrows and export fixes
- ImprovedThe homepage "three steps" section now mirrors the real flow: provide content → AI generates (smart-matched type) → tweak and export/share, with three updated illustrations.
- ImprovedRemoved the redundant "input methods" and "export formats" sections from the homepage for a tighter page.
- NewThe template preview modal now supports previous/next navigation and drag-to-pan while zoomed.
- ImprovedThe template preview modal can now pan across the whole page, zoom with the scroll wheel, and no longer shows a scrollbar.
- ImprovedTemplate reference images are now bilingual — switching the UI language shows the matching template image.
- FixedFixed English input generating Chinese diagrams — generated content now follows the input language.
- NewFlowchart connectors now have arrowheads, and decision branches are automatically labeled with outcomes like "Yes/No" and "Pass/Fail".
- FixedFixed exports missing arrowheads and edge labels plus inconsistent cropping — PNG/JPG/PDF/PPT exports now match the generated diagram exactly.
- FixedFixed an occasional console render-loop error when selecting nodes in the editor.
Template gallery upgrade: real references and multimodal generation
- ImprovedThe template gallery now uses real reference thumbnails across common flowchart, infographic and mind-map scenarios; "Use this" brings in the reference image and a templated prompt.
- NewReference-driven generation: pick a template with a reference image and the AI mirrors its structure around your own topic.
- ImprovedFlowchart nodes now use a colorful multi-shape style (pill start/end, diamond decision, rectangle process, parallelogram I/O, subprocess box) with a symbol legend on the canvas.
New-page redesign: smart match and template gallery
- NewAdded Smart Match: no need to pick a type — AI automatically decides whether to build a flowchart, infographic or mind map from your content.
- NewAdded prompt optimization: one click turns a rough idea into a clearer, more complete description — free and no credit cost.
- NewAdded a built-in template gallery: pick a scenario by type and hit "Use this" to start quickly.
- ImprovedRedesigned the new-diagram page with top tabs, a unified input with gradient border and hover glow, and a type dropdown with colored icons and AI badges.
Napkin comparison page and contact email updates
- NewLaunched a Napkin AI alternatives comparison page, comparing free tier, pricing and best use case across Napkin, VisualText and Whimsical.
- ImprovedUpdated the contact email to support@genpollar.com across the contact and legal pages, and made the email clickable in the body text.
Pre-launch smoke check and stability hardening
- NewAdded a custom 404 page: dead links now show a bilingual message with a link back home instead of the framework default.
- ImprovedAdded per-IP rate limiting to the waitlist and sign-in entry points to block abuse.
- FixedFixed missing canonical tags on the homepage, pricing and blog pages, and missing x-default in the sitemap — search indexing signals are now complete.
- FixedFixed navbar overflow on narrow screens; no more horizontal scrolling on mobile.
- FixedFixed two ineffective dashboard disallow rules in robots.txt to correctly block /dashboard.
Changelog page and a redesigned templates menu
- NewThis changelog page is now live — all future product updates will be recorded here.
- ImprovedThe navbar Templates menu is now a three-column layout grouped by diagram type, with clear, readable labels.
- FixedFixed a site-wide 500 error where an invalid site URL setting could crash every page; now hardened, with the production domain live.
Redesigned new-diagram page and more legal pages
- ImprovedThe new-diagram page is now a step-by-step flow with visual previews, making diagram types easier to pick.
- NewAdded Refund Policy and Acceptable Use Policy pages, completing the legal links in the footer.
- FixedFixed relative timestamps on the dashboard in Chinese and English.
Multiple AI providers and a redesigned how-it-works section
- NewAI generation now supports multiple model providers, with presets for OpenAI, DeepSeek, Kimi and more.
- ImprovedRevamped the homepage how-it-works section with two-tone headings and illustrative cards.
User menu and homepage typing animation
- NewAdded a user menu to the navbar for quick access to the dashboard and settings.
- ImprovedAdded a typewriter animation to the homepage headline, plus navigation and copy tweaks.
Marketing site redesign
- ImprovedCentered hero layout, a multi-column footer, and a new PicDoc-style logo.
- NewDark mode support and an active-state indicator in the navbar.
Localized routing and SEO landing pages
- NewThe site now uses /zh and /en locale-prefixed routes, along with a set of SEO landing pages.
- NewThe pricing page now collects waitlist signups ahead of paid plans going live.
- v0.2.0
Launch and auth migration
- NewPaste text or upload a document (DOCX/PDF/TXT) and AI generates an editable flowchart, infographic or mind map.
- NewAn editable canvas with drag-and-drop nodes, double-click editing, a properties panel, undo/redo and autosave.
- NewExport to PNG / JPG / PDF / PPT, share via public links, with a bilingual Chinese-English UI.
- ImprovedAuthentication moved from Clerk to Supabase Auth with Google OAuth; new accounts get 10 free credits.
- ImprovedEnabled row-level security in the database, with per-user isolation for uploaded files.