Settings
Appearance, behavior, Pro access, and app-level screens.
What this covers
Global app settings and what each one affects.
Settings options
| Setting | Options or action | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theme mode | system, dark, light |
system |
Follows OS preference when set to system |
| Auto-close menus | on or off |
true |
Closes open action menus automatically |
| Haptics | on or off |
true |
Most noticeable on supported iOS hardware |
| Randomize new images | on or off |
true |
Overridden when a default style preset is set |
| Shotwell Pro | Open upgrade or billing management | n/a | Visible when billing is enabled in the current build |
| Restore purchases | Re-check existing App Store purchases | n/a | Useful if Pro access does not appear automatically |
| About Shotwell | Open About screen | n/a | Shows release notes, local stats, and support links |
How settings interact
- If a default style preset is set, randomize behavior is overridden.
- Haptics setting is most relevant on iOS hardware that supports it.
- Auto-close behavior affects editor trays such as export and preset surfaces.
Notes
- Theme choice changes the app chrome, but system accessibility and OS display settings still affect the final appearance.
- About Shotwell includes release history, support links, and local install stats such as images loaded and edits made.
Good default setup for most users
- Keep auto-close on.
- Keep haptics on.
- Disable randomize only if you want strict visual consistency.