Although this is an experimental feature, Photoshop (PSD) files can now be imported and exported.
Currently, only the supported portions are available, including RGB color modes, image layers, group layers, and mask layers.
We have performed basic tests with GIMP and Affinity, but we do not own Photoshop and therefore have not been able to test the feature with Photoshop itself.
Depending on the internal structure of a PSD file, there may be cases where it cannot be imported or exported correctly.
If you notice any issues, we would appreciate it if you could send us the PSD file that causes the problem by email or another method.
Pixel aspect ratios can now be configured.
You can display and edit images for environments where one pixel is not square, such as 1:2 or 3:4.
This feature does not change the shape of the pixels in the image data itself; it simulates the aspect ratio by enlarging the display.
Use it to edit images designed for non-square pixels, such as those used by the PC-88 and MSX.
It may also be useful for designs that use grids with different horizontal and vertical proportions, such as woven patterns.
You can configure it from “Image menu > Pixel Aspect Ratio”.
We have also released a version of “Edge3 Image Provider,” which displays thumbnails of .edg3 files in Explorer, with support for pixel aspect ratios.
Install the latest version
The text rendering process of the Text tool has been revamped.
Previously, text was rendered using Windows GDI, but it is now rendered based on DirectWrite.
The latest font features are supported, and various font parameters can now be configured in greater detail.
Because the rendering method has changed significantly, the display result may differ for some fonts or settings that were displayed correctly with the previous GDI version.
If you encounter a problem while using the Text tool, please let us know on the forum or through another channel.
The text rendering for the Edge3 UI itself has also been changed from FreeType to DirectWrite.
On Windows, text rendered with DirectWrite should look more natural.
The font used in the screenshot is “x5y8pxNegaTape”, created by hicc.
There are many other fonts that work well with pixel art, so we recommend taking a look:
x0y0pxFreeFont
The “Replace Multiple Colors” feature has been added.
You can register multiple before-and-after color combinations, create a conversion table, and replace multiple colors at once.
Both replacing and swapping colors are supported.
Run it from “Image menu > Filters > Replace Multiple Colors”.
The existing “Replace Color” feature now also lets you choose between “Replace” and “Swap”.
Added “No Wrap” commands for layer and image asset selection. When the top or bottom is reached, selection stops there instead of wrapping around to the opposite end. Assign shortcut keys as needed.
When palette colors are dragged to copy, swap, or insert them, the color at the drop destination is now set as the Main Color.
You can now change the size of each checkerboard cell displayed in transparent areas.
Configure it from “View menu > Transparent Background > Checkerboard Cell Size”.
Tilt wheel input is now supported. It acts as horizontal scrolling by default, but functions such as changing the pen size can also be assigned to it. The increment direction when using the tilt wheel over numeric text boxes has also been adjusted. Windows normally decreases the value by 1 when tilted to the right, but Edge3 increases it by 1 because the former behavior felt unintuitive.
If the previous session ended abnormally, the backup folder is now indicated at startup.
Adjusted the behavior where right-clicking immediately after Ctrl+right-clicking (changing the active layer) could be recognized as a right double-click, canceling the active layer change.