Product Updates

Changelog

All the latest updates, improvements, and new features we're shipping to make Filator better for you.

New Tool

AI Essay Writer

Write professional essays in seconds with our AI-powered Essay Writer. Choose your topic, essay type, length, and tone—then let AI generate a complete, well-structured essay. Pro users get full access with inline AI editing, essay history, and unlimited storage.

What's included

  • 6 essay types: Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive, Analytical
  • 4 length options from 300 to 1200+ words
  • 4 tone options: Formal, Casual, Persuasive, Informative
  • AI inline editing - select any text to rewrite, expand, shorten, or improve
  • Essay history dashboard for Pro users
  • Auto-save essays to your account
  • Download essays as text files
  • Copy entire essay with one click
  • Regenerate for fresh variations
  • Credits-based system for fair usage
New Tool

CSS Shadow Generator

Create beautiful CSS box-shadow and text-shadow effects visually. Real-time preview, multiple shadow layers, 8 professional presets. Copy or download generated CSS instantly.

What's included

  • Box-shadow and text-shadow support in one tool
  • Multiple shadow layers for complex effects
  • 8 professional presets (Subtle, Elevated, Glow, Neon, etc.)
  • Real-time live preview as you adjust settings
  • RGBA color with opacity control
  • Inset shadow toggle for inner shadows
  • Syntax-highlighted CSS output
  • Download as .css file or copy to clipboard
  • Customizable preview (background, element color, border radius)
  • No ads, no tracking, no signup required
New Tool

Face Blur Tool

Anonymize faces in photos with blur, pixelate, or black box effects. Draw multiple regions, adjust intensity, and download. 100% private—images never leave your device.

What's included

  • 3 privacy effects: Blur, Pixelate, Black Box
  • Multiple region selection for group photos
  • Rectangle and ellipse shape options
  • Adjustable intensity slider (10-50)
  • Draw mode and select mode for editing regions
  • Real-time preview of all effects
  • High-quality PNG export
  • 100% client-side - images never leave your browser
  • No file size limits
  • No signup required, no watermarks
New Tool

Placeholder Image Generator

Generate custom placeholder images instantly with any dimensions, colors, and text. 18+ presets for social media and device screens. Download as PNG, JPG, or WebP, or copy directly to clipboard. 100% client-side processing.

What's included

  • Custom dimensions up to 4096×4096 pixels
  • 18+ size presets (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, iPhone, MacBook, etc.)
  • 8 color presets with custom color picker
  • Custom text overlay with auto-sizing
  • Multiple export formats (PNG, JPG, WebP)
  • Copy image directly to clipboard
  • Copy placeholder URL for HTML/CSS prototypes
  • Advanced font and size options
  • Real-time live preview
  • 100% client-side - images generated in your browser
New Tool

QR Code Scanner

Scan QR codes instantly using your device camera or by uploading images. Auto-detects content type (URL, WiFi, email, phone, vCard) and provides quick actions. All processing happens client-side for complete privacy.

What's included

  • Real-time camera scanning with live preview
  • Image upload support (JPG, PNG, WebP)
  • Auto-detect content type with smart actions
  • WiFi network details extraction (SSID, password, security)
  • vCard contact card parsing
  • One-click actions: open URL, call, email, copy
  • Multi-camera support (front/back)
  • 100% client-side processing - data never leaves your device
  • Works on all devices and browsers, no app needed
New Tool

Barcode Generator

Generate professional barcodes in 9 formats directly in your browser. Create Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 39, ITF-14, and more with full customization options. All processing happens client-side for complete privacy.

What's included

  • 9 barcode formats: Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code 39, ITF-14, MSI, Pharmacode, Codabar
  • Custom colors for bars and background
  • Adjustable bar width, height, margins, and font size
  • Quick start presets for common use cases (Product Code, ISBN, Shipping Box, etc.)
  • Export as high-resolution PNG or scalable SVG
  • Copy SVG directly to clipboard
  • Real-time preview as you type
  • Format validation with helpful error messages
  • 100% client-side processing - data never leaves your device
New Tool

Image to PDF Converter

Convert any image to PDF instantly with our new Image to PDF tool. Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, GIF, BMP, TIFF, SVG, AVIF, or ICO files and create professional PDF documents—all processed locally in your browser for complete privacy.

What's included

  • Support for 11 image formats including HEIC (iPhone photos)
  • Batch processing - convert multiple images to one PDF
  • Drag-to-reorder images before conversion
  • Rotate individual images 90°, 180°, or 270°
  • 6 page sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, A3, A5, Tabloid
  • Portrait and Landscape orientation
  • 4 image fit modes: Fit to Page, Fill Page, Original Size, Stretch
  • Customizable margins (0-50mm) and quality (50-100%)
  • 100% client-side processing - images never leave your device
Enhancement

AI Email Writer Redesign

Our AI Email Writer got a complete makeover. Describe what you need, pick your email type and tone, and get a professional email instantly - much simpler than before.

What's included

  • Clean, modern design with frosted glass cards
  • 10 email types with color-coded icons (Professional, Sales, Follow-up, Apology, and more)
  • 5 tone options: Formal, Friendly, Urgent, Casual, Empathetic
  • 3 length options to match your needs
  • Subject line generated automatically
  • One-click copy, download, or regenerate
  • Shows word count and reading time
Enhancement

AI Hashtag Generator Redesign

Our Hashtag Generator got a complete makeover. Enter your topic, pick your platform, and get trending hashtags instantly - simpler and faster than ever.

What's included

  • Clean, modern design with frosted glass cards
  • Platform selector with color-coded icons (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)
  • Quick-start trending categories (Fitness, Food, Travel, Fashion, Tech, Business)
  • Click hashtags to select exactly the ones you want
  • One-click copy and download
  • Regenerate button for fresh suggestions
Enhancement

AI Instagram Caption Generator Redesign

We gave our Instagram Caption Generator a fresh new look. Describe your post, pick a style, and get the perfect caption with hashtags and emojis - all in seconds.

What's included

  • Clean, modern design that's easier to use
  • 5 caption styles: Casual, Professional, Witty, Inspirational, and Viral
  • Visual style picker with colorful icons
  • One-click copy, download, or regenerate
  • Quick options to remove emojis or hashtags
  • Shows your original topic for easy reference
Enhancement

AI Content Rewriter Redesign

We completely rebuilt our AI Content Rewriter with a cleaner, more intuitive design. Now it's easier than ever to rewrite your text in 6 different styles - just pick a style and click rewrite.

What's included

  • New modern design with frosted glass cards
  • 6 writing styles with visual icons
  • Side-by-side layout for easier comparison
  • Word and character counter that updates as you type
  • One-click copy and download
  • Try different styles instantly with one button
  • Mobile-friendly responsive design
New Tool

Image Resizer - World-Class Photo Resizing

A comprehensive Image Resizer tool with 40+ social media presets, batch processing, and complete privacy. Resize images for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and more—all processed locally in your browser.

What's included

  • 40+ social media presets across 8 platforms
  • Resize by dimensions, percentage, or preset
  • Batch processing with no file limits
  • ZIP export for bulk downloads
  • Aspect ratio lock to prevent distortion
  • Quality slider (10-100%) for file size optimization
  • Output format conversion (JPEG, PNG, WebP)
  • 100% client-side processing for complete privacy
New Feature

Comments System

We've added a full-featured comments system to all our tools. Now you can share tips, ask questions, and help other users get the most out of Filator tools. Engage with the community and see what others are saying about their favorite tools.

What's included

  • Comment on any tool page to share tips or feedback
  • Reply to other users' comments
  • Upvote helpful comments to highlight the best tips
  • Report inappropriate content with built-in moderation
  • View all your comments in your dashboard
  • Track your upvotes and engagement stats
  • Full admin moderation panel for comment management
Enhancement

Image Converter Redesign

We completely redesigned our Image Converter with a modern, visual-first interface. Convert images between 50+ formats with a beautiful grid view, real-time stats, and per-file customization—all while keeping your images 100% private.

What's included

  • New visual grid layout with image previews
  • Support for 50+ image formats including HEIC and RAW
  • Per-file settings with expandable controls
  • Real-time conversion stats and compression ratios
  • Quality slider with visual feedback
  • Batch convert hundreds of images at once
  • Preserve EXIF metadata option
  • Download all converted files with one click
Enhancement

Invoice Generator Redesign

We completely rebuilt our Invoice Generator with a modern, intuitive design. Create professional invoices in minutes with a streamlined workflow, live preview, and all the features you need to look professional and get paid faster.

What's included

  • New tabbed interface for organized invoice creation
  • 3 professional templates: Classic, Modern, and Minimal
  • Live preview that updates as you type
  • Support for 10+ currencies with proper formatting
  • Automatic calculations for subtotals, tax, and discounts
  • Add your logo and brand colors
  • Unsaved changes indicator so you never lose work
  • Export to high-quality PDF ready to send
Enhancement

Email Signature Generator Redesign

We completely rebuilt our Email Signature Generator with a fresh, modern design. Create professional email signatures in seconds with an easier-to-use interface, live preview, and templates that work everywhere.

What's included

  • New streamlined design with tabbed navigation
  • 5 professional templates to choose from
  • Live preview with dark mode and mobile view
  • Custom brand colors for your signature
  • Add profile photo, company logo, and social links
  • Built-in installation guides for Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail
  • One-click copy that works in all email clients
Enhancement

Regex Tester Redesign

We completely rebuilt our Regex Tester with a modern frosted glass design, real-time pattern matching, and a comprehensive pattern library. Test regular expressions instantly with full privacy - everything runs in your browser.

What's included

  • New frosted glass design matching our brand
  • Real-time pattern matching as you type
  • Built-in pattern library for common use cases
  • Quick reference cheat sheet for regex syntax
  • Capture groups and named groups visualization
  • All JavaScript regex flags supported
  • Works offline after first visit
Enhancement

UUID Generator Pro Redesign

We completely redesigned our UUID Generator with a modern, cleaner interface that matches our brand. The tool now features improved UX, beautiful animations, and a simplified workflow while keeping all the powerful features you need.

What's included

  • New frosted glass design with smooth animations
  • Visual UUID version selector for easier navigation
  • Generate up to 10,000 UUIDs in bulk mode
  • Multiple output formats (Standard, Compact, GUID, URN, Base64)
  • Export to TXT, JSON, CSV, or SQL formats
  • Collision detection and probability analysis
  • Full namespace support for v3 and v5 UUIDs
Enhancement

Base64 Encoder & Decoder Improvements

We improved our Base64 Encoder & Decoder with a cleaner design, better organization, and helpful information about how Base64 works. Everything still happens in your browser for complete privacy.

What's included

  • New streamlined design that's easier to use
  • URL-safe encoding option for web addresses
  • Full support for emojis and special characters
  • Helpful guides and explanations
  • Works offline after first visit
Enhancement

Image to Base64 Converter Upgrade

We completely rebuilt our Image to Base64 tool to make it faster and easier to use. Now you can convert multiple images at once, preview them before converting, and copy the result in different formats ready to use in your projects.

What's included

  • Convert multiple images at once
  • Preview images before converting
  • Choose your output format: Data URI, Raw Base64, CSS, or HTML
  • One-click copy for each converted image
  • Download all results instantly
New Feature

User Accounts & Authentication

You can now create a free Filator account to unlock a personalized experience. Save your favorite tools, track your usage history, and access your work from any device. Your privacy remains our priority - accounts are optional and all tools still work without signing up.

What's included

  • Create an account with email or sign in with Google
  • Save your favorite tools for quick access
  • View your tool usage history
  • Sync preferences across devices
  • Completely optional - all tools remain free without signup
More updates coming soon. We're always building.