Release Notes

Platform Changelog

Stay up to date with new features, conversion tools, layout enhancements, and stability updates.

May 29, 2026•v1.2.0major update

Google Core Web Vitals & Dynamic OG Engine

  • Optimized Next.js builds with static generation parameters for tool workspaces.
  • Added AVIF image format, CSS optimization, and caching headers inside next.config.js.
  • Built dynamic API routes for generating high-definition OpenGraph cards with custom branding.
  • Integrated Core Web Vitals monitors and dynamic Google Analytics tags.
  • Created new system pages for FAQ, Contact, Careers, Integrations, API docs, and Security.
April 15, 2026•v1.1.2patch update

Structured Schema.org Integrations

  • Added WebSite and Organization JSON-LD markup directly inside root layouts.
  • Added SoftwareApplication, HowTo, and FAQPage schemas to dynamic tool page endpoints.
  • Added BlogPosting JSON-LD schemas to prisma-rendered blog templates.
  • Created a reusable Breadcrumbs component to provide dynamic BreadcrumbList markup.
March 10, 2026•v1.1.0minor update

Secure PDF Lock and Unlock Tool Workspaces

  • Launched the Protect PDF tool allowing AES-256 password encryption directly in the browser.
  • Launched the Unlock PDF tool allowing users to securely remove security permissions.
  • Transitioned document storage queues to high-speed Cloudflare R2 vaults.
  • Implemented auto-purge rules permanently wiping server-side cache files within 1 hour.
January 15, 2026•v1.0.0major update

Official Launch of heyPDF Workspace

  • Launched base workspaces for PDF manipulation: Merge PDF, Split PDF, and Compress PDF.
  • Launched conversions engines: PDF to Word, PDF to Excel, PDF to JPG, and JPG to PDF.
  • Integrated beautiful client workspace interfaces with drag-and-drop file reordering.
  • Wrote comprehensive guides and tutorials in the new heyPDF Blog.