V2025.6.0

2025.6.0

This update features an updated interface and an improved codebase using WinUI 3 and the WindowsAppSDK.

Full Changelog 📃

• Redesigned the application using WinUI and the WindowsAppSDK

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

• Download and run the NickvisionSpotlightSetup.exe installer

V2025.4.0

2025.4.0

This update features an updated interface and an improved codebase.

Full Changelog 📃

• Added the ability to clear the spotlight cache and resync images
• Fixed an issue where the application could not update itself
• Improved the design of the application

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

• Download and run the NickvisionSpotlightSetup.exe installer

V2024.8.0

A new Spotlight 🧑‍💻

Changelog 📃

• Redesigned the user interface with QT

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

• Download and run the NickvisionSpotlightSetup.exe installer

V2024.6.4

An updated Spotlight 🧑‍💻

Changelog 📃

• Updated dependencies

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

• Download and run the NickvisionSpotlightSetup.exe installer

V2024.6.3

An updated Spotlight 🧑‍💻

Changelog 📃

• Updated dependencies

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

• Download and run the NickvisionSpotlightSetup.exe installer

V2024.6.2

An improved Spotlight 🤖

Changelog 📃

• Fixed an issue where some spotlight images were missing
• Fixed an issue where the app would not download and install updates correctly
• Updated translations

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

• Download and run the NickvisionSpotlightSetup.exe installer

V2024.6.1

A faster Spotlight 🏃‍♂️

Changelog 📃

• Improved performance of loading spotlight images (Fixes #19)

A Message to Translators 🌍

Unfortunately, with the C++ rewrite, we introduced a new translation system that did not allow us to use previous provided translations.

We ask all translators to provide new translations from Spotlight on Weblate.

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

• Download and run the NickvisionSpotlightSetup.exe installer

V2024.6.0

A revived Spotlight ✨

NOTE: The app is no longer available on the Microsoft Store.

Changelog 📃

• Added support for spotlight images fetched by Windows desktop
• Added a new flip view mode
• Redesigned user interface
• Rewritten in C++

A Message to Translators 🌍

Unfortunately, with the C++ rewrite, we introduced a new translation system that did not allow us to use previous provided translations.

We ask all translators to provide new translations from Spotlight on Weblate.
 

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

• Download and run the NickvisionSpotlightSetup.exe installer

V2023.5.1

Refreshed Design ✨

In this update, we updated the design with a new grid view to display all spotlight images at a glance for users.

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

Microsoft Store

https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/nickvision-spotlight/9P1M73Z5QMXJ

Manually

• Make sure Developer Mode is on
• Download the msix and cer files for your system architecture
• Open the cer file:
  • Click Install Certificate
  • Choose Local Machine for Store Location
  • Select Place all certificates in the following store and browse for and select Trusted Root Certification Authorities
  • Finish the dialog
• Open the msix file and install it
  • If a previous version (including betas) of Spotlight installed, you will need to uninstall it from the start menu first and then install it via the msix file.
• Nickvision Spotlight should now be available in your start menu

V2023.5.0

Spotlight Is Back! ✨

Spotlight is back and better than ever! In this update, we rewrote the application with a brand-new user interface and better performance!

To signify it all, we have a brand new icon! (thanks to @daudix-UFO ❤️)

Install 🧑‍💻

Windows

Microsoft Store

https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/nickvision-spotlight/9P1M73Z5QMXJ

Manually

• Make sure Developer Mode is on
• Download the msix and cer files for your system architecture
• Open the cer file:
  • Click Install Certificate
  • Choose Local Machine for Store Location
  • Select Place all certificates in the following store and browse for and select Trusted Root Certification Authorities
  • Finish the dialog
• Open the msix file and install it
  • If a previous version (including betas) of Spotlight installed, you will need to uninstall it from the start menu first and then install it via the msix file.
• Nickvision Spotlight should now be available in your start menu