v4.5.3

Michael-A-Kuykendall/shimmyv4.5.3Jun 19, 2026by alyssaxuu

AI Summary

This release focuses on fixing stability issues with large file recordings and interruptions by introducing recovery features and download cancellation capabilities.

Key Highlights

Fixed 'can't load your recording' errors on large files.
Added ability to cancel slow downloads like WebM conversion.
Improved memory handling for saving large recordings as WebM.
Implemented automatic retries for transient recording failures.
Recover recordings that were interrupted while stopping.

New Features

Cancel download functionality
Recovery of interrupted recordings

Full Release Notes

- Fixed "can't load your recording" errors on big files that timed out while loading.
- You can now cancel a download that's taking too long, like a slow WebM conversion, instead of being stuck waiting.
- Saving as WebM now handles large recordings without running out of memory
- More reliable recording starts, especially when Chrome restarts the extension in the background, with automatic retries on transient failures.
- Recordings that captured content but got interrupted while stopping are now recovered and saved instead of discarded.
- Fewer false recording failures on backgrounded or static screens.