FastStream Video Player version history - 25 versions
FastStream Video Player by Andrew S
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Latest version
Version 1.3.8
Released Jun 4, 2024 - 5.03 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## What's Changed
* Added small update notify icon next to settings. by @ChromiaCat in https://github.com/Andrews54757/FastStream/pull/142
* Fixed some issues with video replacement and custom headers.
## New Contributors
* @ChromiaCat made their first contribution in https://github.com/Andrews54757/FastStream/pull/142
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/Andrews54757/FastStream/compare/V1.3.7...V1.3.8Source code released under All Rights Reserved
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Version 1.3.7
Released May 16, 2024 - 5.03 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## New Features
* Added windowed fullscreen toggle keybind
* Revamped default quality selection option.
* Upgraded Youtube.js
## Bug Fixes
* Fixed error occuring when using precise seeking on certain streamsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.3.6
Released Apr 29, 2024 - 5.03 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## Bug Fixes
* Fixed certain keyboard commands, such as copy and paste, not working on Youtube
* Reduced volume snap sensitivity #133
* Fixed issue where FastStream is playing while another video is also playing. #124Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.3.5
Released Apr 17, 2024 - 5.03 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## Bug fix
- Fixed windowed fullscreen not working on certain websites. #128
## Note
- As FastStream is now approaching a stable state, releases will occur less frequently. Now is the time to let us know if you have any feature requests! We will soon begin to focus on refactoring/optimizing the code.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.3.4
Released Apr 11, 2024 - 5.03 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## New Features
* Windowed fullscreen mode is now available. Toggle it by clicking the rectangle icon. (Or `ALT + click` on fullscreen icon).
* Drag and drop now also supports `mkv` and `webm` file extensions
* Version number is now visible in settings #126
## Bug fixes
* Fixed subtitles not enabling themselves when files are dragged into the player
* Fixed XML subtitle files not rendering styling tags correctly (EG italics on Youtube)Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.3.3
Released Mar 29, 2024 - 5.03 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## New features
* Custom Youtube URLS are now possible to make FastStream work with Invidious instances #120
## Bug fixes
* Fixed download issue on some HLS videos #121Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.3.2
Released Mar 19, 2024 - 5.03 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and laterStability update. Major refactoring of the UI under the hood. No visual changes.
## New features
* Added option to toggle preview (visible when hovering over seeker). Turn off if you have CPU or network limitations.
## Bug fixes
* Fixed DASH failing to abort requests when seeking. Seeking should now be much faster on Youtube.
* Fixed preview player errors. It should now reload the preload player if it fails.
## Other
* Upgraded Youtube.jsSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.3.1
Released Mar 15, 2024 - 5.05 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and laterDay 2 patch for V1.3.x! A lot of bugfixes!
## New features
* Keybinds added for flipping and rotating the video #109
## Bug fixes
* Fixed failed fragments freezing dash player
* Fixed silence skipper clipping audio
* Fixed russian translation #115
* Fixed dash player failing to switch qualities across different tracks (dash.js goof).
* Fixed subtitle settings input boxes overflowing in Firefox
* Fixed subtitle setting input boxes being unclickable
* Split icons across multiple files to attempt fixing #117Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.3.0
Released Mar 14, 2024 - 5.05 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later# Major Update V1.3.0
Many things have changed with this update.
## New Features
* Loop tool now has GIF button. Click to make a short GIF.
* Volume and playback rate are now persistent. FastStream will now remember volume and playbackrates. A small banner has been added to display the current values. Removed default playback rate setting as a consequence.
* Drag up while seeking to enter precise seek mode temporarily. You can also click and drag the control bar upwards to enable it until you close it by dragging down.
* FastStream will now analyze the audio of the video as well as the video with the bottom timeline open. It looks very pretty!
* Hold SHIFT and click the playback rate button to toggle silence skipper. It will automatically speed up the video when the audio is below a threshold.
* New keybinds! You can now Mute, Toggle Captions, and Skip Chapter using keybinds. #100 #102 #97
* Seek Small keybinds have been replaced with Seek Frame with 1/60 steps. #99
* **Maximum video file size has been lowered to 5GB by default** (See #91) This can be changed in the settings page. Please be mindful of your computer's storage space when changing this setting. Browsers will offload data in the RAM to the SSD if the video is too large. Frequently pre-buffering large videos can reduce the lifespan of your SSD.
* Added support for Bilibili videos.
## Bugfixes
* Clamped scrolling sensitivity for volume controls. #107
* Dragging playback rate button into hidden bar now works. #105
* Dash player now should set quality level correctly.
## Technical Details
* Many things have been refactored. Expect to see exotic bugs!
* DashJS has been upgraded to V5.0.0 early to take advantage of new features. It should theoretically be better.
* hls.js has been upgraded as well.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.25.1
Released Mar 5, 2024 - 4.87 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later- Fixed color picker not closing in subtitle settings.
- Fixed progress save.
- Fixed 2x hold action triggering single click. #96Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.25
Released Mar 4, 2024 - 4.87 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## New features
- Controls will now hide instantly when mouse leaves player #93
- Click and holding down on the video will now play the video at 2x #95
- Clicking on the FastStream icon on a new-tab player will now allow you to disable source collection #94
- Maximum file size limit for enabling predownloader is now configurable #91
## Translations
- Added Russian translations, courtesy of @elfriobSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.24
Released Feb 28, 2024 - 4.86 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later* Tool buttons can now be customized. Click and hold to start reorder mode.
* Added loop tool. Can use to make the player loop a specific segment of the video. #90
* Timestamps links will now seek the player on Youtube. #83Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.23.1
Released Feb 22, 2024 - 4.74 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and laterFixed issue where setting video contrast caused errorSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.23
Released Feb 22, 2024 - 4.74 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and laterFixes YoutubeSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.22
Released Feb 20, 2024 - 4.74 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later1. Refactored the audio node network. It should now work with >2 channel audio formats correctly.
2. Fixed issue where mono audio only played through the left speakers #78Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.21
Released Feb 19, 2024 - 4.74 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and laterAdded crosstalk cancellation moduleSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.20
Released Feb 14, 2024 - 4.72 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later- BugfixesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.19.1
Released Jan 30, 2024 - 4.72 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later- Fixed volume sliderSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.19
Released Jan 26, 2024 - 4.72 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## Bug fixes
* Refactored the interface code. Opening a menu will now close other open menus.
* Fixed miniplayer not appearing on certain sites
## New Features
* Video qualities can now be collected from multiple tracks on DASH streams. This allows for FastStream to discover higher quality streams on websites such as Youtube.Source code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.18.2
Released Jan 23, 2024 - 4.72 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and laterMinor bugfixesSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.18.1
Released Jan 19, 2024 - 4.72 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and laterHotfix for Firefox
* Optimized daltonizer, should be more performant nowSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.18
Released Jan 18, 2024 - 4.72 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## Bug Fixes
* Subtitle settings box now properly resizes with player size
* Fixed Youtube theatre mode not filling whole screen width (#67)
* Japanese subtitles fixed by @reindex-ot (#68)
* Streams encoded with Sample AES (DRM) will now properly show error instead of loading indefinitely
* Fixed subtitle outlines > 4px showing gaps
## New Features
* Options page can now be opened on a new tab by clicking the settings icon while holding SHIFT
* LMS Daltonization configuration added for colorblind usersSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.17
Released Jan 11, 2024 - 4.71 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## Bug fixes
* Fixed indexedDB not supported errors for Youtube
## New Features
* Subtitle font family, weight, and outline is now configurableSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.16
Released Dec 28, 2023 - 4.71 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## Important Bug Fixes
* Fixed options not live updating sometimes on Chrome
* Fixed infinite loop/slowdown occurring when detecting videos with subtitles from other tabs
* Fixed HLS2MP4 producing videos with de-synced video/audio in certain scenarios
* Subtitle track length is now limited to 30 characters
* Custom source pattern matcher is a little bit more optimized.
* Improved initial DASH track selection algorithm. Fixed bug where it played videos in other languages briefly before settling with the right one. It will also now prioritize mp4 tracks for better quality and faster saving.
## New Features
* Subtitles can now be moved vertically by dragging themSource code released under All Rights Reserved
Version 1.2.15
Released Dec 21, 2023 - 4.71 MBWorks with firefox 113.0 and later## Important Bug Fixes!
* Fixed bug where fullscreen button on miniplayer doesn't work
* Fixed bug where miniplayer stays even when playing a different video on Youtube
* Fixed miniplayer size being based on total page size not screen size
* Fixed options not updating live on Firefox
* Fixed empty indexedDB's sticking around after deletion on Firefox
* Fixed player producing scrollbars when enabled on full page videos
## New Features
* Added save progress option. When enabled, progress is saved locally with pbkdf2 hashed identifiers and encryption (so that it is impossible to extract video history even if attacker has your computer)Source code released under All Rights Reserved