## New Update 3.42 : GIF Frame Imports, Advanced Masking & A New Direction!

Hello !

A new update is live, packed with features you've been asking for and some important changes based on your feedback.

### What's New?

1. Full GIF Frame Control

   **Load any GIF:** Just select a GIF file from your computer.

   **Resize on Import:** Set the desired dimensions for the frames.

   **Select Your Frames:** Choose the specific frames you want to work with, giving you full creative freedom.

2. Advanced Shader Masking

The tool for drawing shader masks has been significantly improved. This is a critical element for applying effects with precision. If you only need a shader to affect a specific part of your image—like making only the character's sword glow—this enhanced tool makes it easier and more accurate than ever.

3. Smarter Background Removal

The background removal shader has been upgraded. When combined with the new masking tool, it's incredibly powerful. You can now "protect" elements that share a color with the background, preventing the shader from accidentally removing parts of your foreground image.

### Big Changes Ahead: Monetization & Privacy

Your feedback on the subscription model was loud and clear. **You were right, and I've listened. The subscription model is being removed.**

I'm rebuilding the system based on a new philosophy: fairness, privacy, and true ownership of what you buy.

**The New Plan: Tokens & Anonymous Access Keys**

   **Tokens:** I'm introducing a "Token" system. You'll be able to get tokens via a donation on Itch.io or through an in-app payment service. You can use these tokens to:

       **Permanently unlock +Plus shaders** (removing the watermark forever).

       **Download the shader's source code** to use in your own projects.

   **Privacy First:** We're moving away from Google authentication. Instead, you'll be given a unique, anonymous **Access Key**. This key is your private password to access your purchased content on any machine. No email, no personal data, no hassle.

I'm currently working hard on implementing this new system. I hope the community will agree that this is a much better and fairer path forward.

Thank you for your incredible support and honest feedback. It's genuinely helping make this tool better for everyone. Please try out the new features and let me know what you think!

Cheers!