Soda PDF Release Notes
Detailed information regarding new features, enhancements, and resolved issues included in Soda PDF Desktop and Soda PDF Online.
Soda Desktop V14 (14.0.427.22880)
Release date: 4 September 2024
You can now access our latest update:
- Reworked document conversion: we've overhauled the conversion process, resulting in more accurate text recognition and fewer errors during the process.
- Improved highlight text: the text highlight functionality now fully retains formatting even when rotating or altering text, ensuring consistent results.
- Bug fixes:
- resolved the absence of a Stop button in Batch document processing.
- corrected a minor issue with digital signature creation in the Secure module when entering an email address.
Previous versions
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 9 May 2024
Here are the release notes for our latest version update:
- Text Selection: you can now select text immediately upon opening the document, without having to switch between modes.
- Recent Tab: we've corrected the app's behaviour regarding deleted folders in the Recent tab.
- Performance Improvements: we've made enhancements to the technical components of the program to boost its overall performance.
- Bug Fixes: we've addressed issues related to minimizing program screens and overlapping icons when working with password-protected files containing signatures.
- Printing: Bugs affecting the printing of A1 files have been resolved.
- Feature Access: we've fixed an issue that caused some users to lose access to certain paid features.
- Annotation Placement: Text Annotations, Signer's Name, and Signing Date are now placed more accurately within form fields.
- Localization: we've added missing localizations for various app languages in the customization menu.
- Batch Module: the operation of the Batch module has been improved.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 29 February 2024
Recent Updates:
- Added functionality to print document comments.
- The following bugs have been addressed:
- Fixed an issue where users couldn't delete a file from their computer after editing it in the Soda 14 app.
- Corrected error status display when deleting Bates Numbering from a document.
- Resolved an issue where the Save and Save As buttons were unresponsive in specific application scenarios.
- Fixed errors related to scanning and document recognition.
- Addressed errors occurring when deleting file metadata.
- Rectified a bug in the Whiteout feature.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 18 December 2023
Our latest release contains:
- Optimized the placement of text placeholders, making the process of filling out forms and documents more intuitive and user-friendly.
- Adaptive popup sizes have been introduced for entering comments.
- Added another option for users to send feedback when evaluating the app’s performance.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 30 November 2023
We are excited to announce our latest update, packed with new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to improve your overall experience. Here's what's new:
- Enhanced E-Sign feature: customization date formats in the E-Sign feature provide greater flexibility and personalization.
- Streamlined document creation: creating a new document is now more accessible than ever. Initiate the process directly from the quick-access menu.
- Bates Numbering simplified: we've introduced a direct access option for Bates numbering, available conveniently from the Ribbon. This enhancement streamlines the use of this feature for a more efficient workflow.
- Spell Check: spell check functionality is now enabled by default in the application settings, ensuring accurate and error-free documents.
- Improved popups appearance: we've refined the visual appearance of some popups within the application, enhancing the overall aesthetic and user experience.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 2 November 2023
Our latest fixes and additions:
- Easily share your feedback in the Trustpilot directly from the application.
- Implemented technical enhancements and resolved various bugs to improve the user experience.
- Reintroduced the Shortcut view.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 21 August 2023
Discover the advancements in our latest release:
- Incorporated app localization in the Ukrainian language to enhance accessibility.
- Technical enhancements have been applied across various modules and components to bolster performance.
- Glitches have been rectified through bug fixes.
- Scanner detection has been resolved for seamless functionality.
- Elevating user experience was refined pop-up animation behavior to provide smoother interactions.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 26 May 2023
We take great pleasure in introducing the following enhancements:
- Improved functionality of Converter feature.
- Introduced the capability to manage Signers in the E-sign block conveniently through the Ribbon.
- Effortlessly locate customization options for OCR on the Ribbon.
- The hibernation feature has been eliminated from the Options menu.
- Addressed and resolved various issues and glitches.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 18 January 2023
Try the following improvements:
- Enhancements have been made to the application login process, considering contemporary security challenges while ensuring a smooth and effortless user experience.
- Bugs have been fixed.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 17 November 2022
Enjoy new features.
- Explore an array of Soda features without charge through the revamped New Trial experience.
- Swiftly locate novel functionalities, including the Batch feature, directly from the Home page.
- Employ the "Fill&Sign" capability discreetly in anonymous mode.
- Package "E-sign" usage: capitalize on the refined document package sorting within the Inbox, effortlessly rename packages, and seamlessly append documents.
- When scanning documents, ensure precise alignment through the Deskew adjustment.
- Tailor the color of document pages to your preferences as required.
- Embrace a broader application of Splitting Documents by Range, enhancing document management versatility.
Soda Desktop V14
Release date: 27 June 2022
Introducing the new addition.
- The renewed Search bar now showcases a contemporary makeover, delivering users an improved and polished approach to conducting searches.
- The possibilities of Inserting a blank page and duplicating pages have been expanded with additional options.
- The realm of E-sign sees notable enhancements, including the addition of an "Edit Signers" button, a revamped "Manage Signers" interface, and refined "Add Signer" button functionality. Witness the transformed E-sign carousel on the Home page, offering an updated and seamless experience.
Soda Online V14 (14.10.0.83426)
Release date: 4 September 2024
Our update is already available for use:
- Streamlined sidebar design: our new minimalistic sidebar and revamped edit tab layout enhance the user experience, making it easier to fill out documents and edit forms seamlessly.
- Focused editing area: the left-side preview panel is now hidden by default, providing a larger workspace to jump right into document editing.
- Improved file conversion: we’ve overhauled the file conversion process to reduce errors and deliver more accurate text recognition.
- Document sorting: minor bugs with document sorting have been resolved.
- Account verification for anonymous users: introducing an account verification status indicator for anonymous users, improving transparency and security.
Previous versions
Soda Online V14
Release date: 7 August 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the updates and improvements in the Soda app:
- Soda storage "My Files": seamlessly access your documents anytime with our integrated storage solution.
- Auto-save feature: rest easy knowing your documents are automatically saved, ensuring all your changes are preserved.
- Enhanced document merging: effortlessly insert documents exactly where you want them using the intuitive left-side preview panel.
- Feature overview navigation: quickly view all available features from the left navigation menu, even without opening a document.
- Image cropping: double-click on any image to crop it with ease.
- AI Assistant integration: utilize the AI Assistant to summarize documents or use AI Chat to swiftly locate and process information within your PDFs by asking questions.
- Bug fixed: resolved issues with loading documents larger than 100 MB in the mobile version of Soda, error message added.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 26 June 2024
Our latest update is now live and ready for you to enjoy.
- Easily open and save documents on your desktop and via Google Drive and Dropbox.
- Use the new Print Selection feature to print only the specific fragment you need.
- Edit text with the additional fonts now available in the app.
- With ease extract selected pages from your document.
- Quickly insert text or images, send documents by email, or print them directly using the right-click menu.
- Apply or undo changes to your document with convenient keyboard shortcuts.
- Enjoy a simpler design that makes it easier to use features in the app's mobile version.
- We've fixed search bugs in the document and added missing translations for other languages.
- Work with shapes more easily by keeping the working panel active for element selection.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 16 May 2024
We're excited to announce a significant update to Soda Online 14, bringing you the following enhancements:
- Revamped interface: experience the new program design with features organized into four key tabs: Edit, Organize, Forms, and Recognize Text.
- Enhanced functionality: utilize the new Merge, Compress, and Convert features, now available for individual pages of the document rather than just the entire document.
- Improved page management: easily move, rotate, or duplicate pages within the new Organize tab.
- Advanced text editing: access additional paragraph options, including alignment, superscripts, and subscripts.
- Enhanced user experience: updated popups and dialogue styles for seamless and intuitive program interaction.
- Expanded font selection: choose from a wider range of fonts to customize text appearance, including Signature and Initials.
- Direct Desktop download: download the desktop version of the application directly from the Online version.
- Updated mobile version: enjoy the refreshed mobile version with improved functionality.
- Improved feedback mechanism: provide feedback within the app using the enhanced feedback popup.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 14 March 2024
New features and fixes:
- Take advantage of the ability to crop a page of a PDF document using precise settings for the document borders.
- Experiment with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on PDF documents to transform scanned images of text into editable and searchable text.
- Easily move, rotate, or delete multiple selected objects simultaneously.
- Incorporating thinner lines for drawing signatures enhances aesthetics and precision. This technical modification provides finer control over signature placement and reduces visual clutter.
- Utilize tooltips for quick and clear navigation through features.
- Upon adding shapes, text, or forms, seamlessly transition to editing mode without unnecessary clicks or switches.
- Bug fixes: the user photos in the account now display correctly, appearing not only in the top panel but also in the drop-down list.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 15 February 2024
We're excited to announce our latest update, designed to enhance your experience:
- Introducing Full-Screen mode for effortless PDF document viewing.
- Added Snapshot feature for quickly capturing and saving specific parts of your documents.
- Now you can swiftly sign documents using the Signer Name feature.
- Easily include a date in your PDF documents to ensure accuracy and completeness at any given time.
- Enjoy the flexibility to manually input the required font size, independent of preset parameters, in the text editing panel.
- Improved user experience with updated notifications and error messages.
- Mobile keyboard usability is enhanced with resized placeholders for text entry.
- Expanded file format support, now including EPUB, DOC, DOCX, TXT, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, HTML, and TIFF for uploading documents to the application.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 14 December 2023
Enjoy new features:
- The ability to provide feedback directly from the app has been added.
- Upon document opening, immediate editing availability has been implemented, removing the need to switch from viewing mode.
- Dropdown styles have undergone refinement to elevate the overall user experience, ensuring a more visually appealing interface.
- Manual entry of opacity is now possible when selecting a color, providing users with increased control over visual elements.
- The visual presentation of error-displaying popups has been refined for a sleeker appearance.
- The position of the quick navigation panel has been adapted for improved usage and accessibility.
- The speed of the initial document opening has been increased for a more efficient workflow.
- The size of the placeholder has been modified, enhancing the convenience of text entry.
- Improvements have been made to document editing, ensuring a smoother experience when working with the mobile version of the application.
- In the mobile version of the app, words can now be highlighted with a double click, promoting precision and ease of use.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 16 November 2023
Recent Updates:
- Improved Image handling: improved functionality for rotating and adding images.
- Bug fixes and localization: fixed localization errors and resolved bugs.
- Expanded Merge feature: added the ability to select more identical files to the Merge feature.
- Smoother document scrolling: improved the silkiness of document scrolling.
- Updated dropdown styles: changed the styles of drop-down lists.
- Convenient text input: simplified the process of adding text to form fields.
- Mobile version enhancements: made corrections and improvements to the mobile version of the application.
- Comment feature removal: the comment feature has been removed.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 20 September 2023
New features and fixes:
- Enhanced Sign functionality: we've enhanced the Sign feature to make adding sticky without having to select it every time.
- Added Options: adding Options will give you more control and customization. Tailor the application to your specific needs.
- Augmented User Experience with Hover State: we've introduced the Hover State feature, elevating user interactions to be more intuitive and responsive. It's all about improving the way you engage with our app.
- Localization into several languages: the application is now multilingual, with support for different languages. Enjoy a more inclusive experience wherever you are.
- Soda Online Goes Progressive: say hello to Soda Online as a full-fledged progressive web app.
- Multi-Tab Document Management: now you can easily manage multiple documents by opening them in separate app tabs.
- Bugs fixed.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 30 August 2023
Try the following improvements:
- Enhanced the process of adding signatures and initials for improved functionality.
- Revamped the appearance of the search bar for a more intuitive work.
- Refined the behavior of pop-up notifications for smoother user interactions.
- Upgraded the program's visual elements for a more appealing interface.
- Introduced word wrapping in forms for improved readability and usability.
- Addressed and resolved various software bugs for enhanced stability.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 26 July 2023
Discover the enhanced capabilities of our latest update:
- Form Editing: Seamlessly manipulate and enrich forms by effortlessly editing and adding fields to your documents.
- Stamps: Seal your documents with confidence by applying stamps, ensuring authenticity and integrity.
- Information Control: Efficiently locate essential information within your document or obscure it using the Whiteout feature, providing you with full control.
- Hotkey Efficiency: Accelerate your workflow with the use of hotkeys for lightning-fast operations.
- Shape: Tailor your PDF documents to perfection by effortlessly incorporating or modifying shapes to suit your specific requirements.
- Text Precision: Elevate your text editing experience by highlighting paragraphs and indentations with precision and clarity.
- Text Annotations: Annotate within text blocks to convey your thoughts, ideas, and feedback seamlessly.
- Signature and Initials: Seamlessly add your signature and initials to documents, enabling you to sign with ease and confidence.
- Improved how the app behaves when it's minimized.
Soda Online V14
Release date: 15 May 2023
Introducing Soda Online 14, now with a refreshed and sleek minimalistic design, ensuring every essential feature is effortlessly accessible. Experience seamless document management with the following key enhancements:
- Streamlined Design: Embrace our new, sleek, and minimalistic design, guaranteeing that every feature is conveniently at your fingertips.
- Efficient Document Handling: Seamlessly combine, convert, or compress documents using essential tools, all at your disposal for swift operations.
- Intuitive Navigation: Effortlessly traverse through document pages with the convenient left panel, ensuring quick and efficient navigation.
- Text and email: Easily edit text or send documents via email directly from within the application, enhancing your workflow efficiency.
- Instant Document Management: Print, download, or save documents with a single click, making document management a breeze.
- Multimedia Enhancement: Work with both text and images by effortlessly adding and editing them within your documents.