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title: V1.9.8
description: Zipic v1.9.8 — upgraded PDF compression, custom background colors when converting transparent images to JPEG, and a clearer current-preset summary in the main window, plus smoother license errors, settings sizing, and preset switching.
pubDate: 2026-06-01T02:00:00.000Z
platforms: ["macOS"]
author: okooo5km
canonical: https://zipic.app/releasenotes/20260601/
source: https://zipic.app
---
# Zipic V1.9.8

> Zipic v1.9.8 — upgraded PDF compression, custom background colors when converting transparent images to JPEG, and a clearer current-preset summary in the main window, plus smoother license errors, settings sizing, and preset switching.

## ✨ New Features

- **Better PDF compression**: the PDF compression engine has been updated for stronger results and better file compatibility.
- **JPEG background color**: when converting transparent images to JPEG, you can now choose the fill color for transparent areas.
- **Current preset hint**: the main window now shows the selected compression preset with a quick parameter summary.

## 🐛 Bug Fixes

- **Clearer license errors**: activation failures now show a more specific reason, making issues easier to understand.
- **Settings window height**: fixed awkward height changes on some settings pages for a steadier window experience.
- **Smoother preset switching**: improved preset switching animations and scrolling to reduce visual jumps.