Changelog

Custom Reel Covers Are Here

Take control of how your Reels look in feeds with our new Reel Cover feature. Choose from three powerful methods to create the perfect cover image for your Instagram and Facebook Reels.

Three Ways to Create Covers

1. AI Generate - Let AI create eye-catching 9:16 portrait covers optimized for mobile scrolling

• Mobile-optimized composition
• Vibrant colors and high energy
• 4K quality output
• 2 variations per generation (3 credits)

2. Upload Custom - Use your own cover image

• Automatic aspect ratio validation (9:16)
• Supports all common image formats
• Free to use

3. Pick Frame - Select any frame from your video

• Interactive video scrubber
• Preview frames in real-time
• Free frame extraction

How to Use

1. Create a new post and select Instagram or Facebook
2. Upload a video and select Reel as the post type
3. The Reel Cover section will appear automatically
4. Choose your preferred method:
   • Click Generate with AI to create a custom cover
   • Click Upload / Pick Frame to upload or select from video
5. Your cover will be attached to the reel when published

Pro Tips

• AI-generated covers work great for brand consistency
• Frame selection is perfect when your video has a strong opening shot
• Custom uploads give you complete creative control
• All three methods are available for every reel you create

Card View for Posts

We've added Card View as the fourth way to browse your scheduled posts, joining List, Table, and Calendar views.

What's New

Visual card layout with:

• Large media thumbnails for posts with images/videos
• Platform badges with color-coded icons
• Post type indicators (video, carousel, image, text)
• Status badges (scheduled, published, failed, draft)
• Quick action buttons on every card

Perfect For

• Visual browsing - See your content at a glance with media previews
• Quick actions - Post now, edit, reschedule, duplicate, or delete without opening modals
• Clean scheduling view - Hides posted content by default so you can focus on upcoming posts

Actions Available

Each card includes quick action buttons with proper confirmations:

• Post Now - Publish immediately (with confirmation dialog)
• Edit - Modify post content in composer
• Reschedule - Change posting time via in-app modal with date/time picker
• Duplicate - Select multiple dates to duplicate post to (with calendar modal)
• Delete - Remove post (with confirmation dialog)

For published posts, you'll see a View Post button to open the live post on the platform.

Video Support

Card View now properly handles video posts:

• Video thumbnails display correctly in card previews
• Play button overlay indicates video content
• Click to open full video player in post modal
• Works across all views (List, Table, Calendar, Card)

How to Use

Switch to Card View using the view selector at the top of your dashboard, or navigate directly to /dashboard/card.

Card View automatically hides posted content to keep your view focused on upcoming scheduled posts.

Media Library

Browse and manage all your AI-generated media in one place! The new Media Library gives you a dedicated space to view, search, download, and organize all media created with Nano Banana, Veo, Brand Visual Adapter, and other AI tools.

What's New

📚 Centralized Media Browser

• View all your AI-generated media assets in one organized grid
• Beautiful card-based layout with image previews
• Quick stats showing total media, generated images, edited images, and brand adaptations

🔍 Smart Search & Filtering

• Search by prompt - Find images by what you asked the AI to create
• Search by filename - Locate specific files quickly
• Filter by type - Show only Generated, Edited, or Brand Adapt images
• Real-time filtering as you type

👁️ Detailed Preview Modal

• Click any image to see full details
• View the original prompt used to generate the image
• See metadata: size, style, model, creation date
• Quick actions: Download or Delete

💾 Easy Management

• Download individual images with one click
• Delete unwanted media to free up space
• Pagination - Load more as you scroll
• Organized by most recent first

Where to Find It

Navigate to Studio → Media Library in the sidebar, or visit /dashboard/media-library

Perfect For

• Finding that perfect AI-generated image you created last week
• Managing your growing collection of brand assets
• Cleaning up old test generations
• Downloading multiple variations for comparison
• Keeping track of what prompts worked best

All your AI creativity, organized and accessible! 🎨

Turn 5-star reviews into stunning social media graphics

The new Review Showcase tool lets you transform your Google Business Profile reviews into beautiful, shareable graphics for social media in seconds.

Multiple canvas sizes

Create graphics optimised for any platform:

• Square (1:1) - Perfect for Instagram posts
• Portrait (4:5) - Ideal for Instagram & LinkedIn feeds
• Story (9:16) - Made for Stories and Reels
• Landscape (1.91:1) - Great for link previews and Twitter

Full customisation

Make every graphic match your brand:

• 6 theme presets - Modern Clean, Midnight, Brand Color, Sunset Gradient, Minimalist, Custom Colors
• Custom colors - Pick your own background and text colors
• 7 gradient presets - Sunset, Ocean, Purple Haze, Forest, Coral, Midnight
• 12 font styles - From Classic Serif to Roboto, Montserrat, and more
• AI-generated backgrounds - Describe your ideal background and let AI create it

DiceBear avatar styles

Choose from 8 different avatar styles for reviewers:

• Initials (default)
• Illustrated faces
• Cartoon avatars
• Notion-style icons
• And 4 more unique styles

Element toggles

Show or hide any element:

• Google branding & logo
• Verified badge
• Quote marks
• Avatar
• Date
• Custom watermark

Layout controls

Fine-tune your design:

• Override star rating (1-5)
• Text alignment (center/left)
• Corner radius slider
• Custom watermark text

Export options

• Download as high-resolution PNG
• Copy to clipboard for quick sharing
• Create Post to open directly in composer

Where to find it

Go to Dashboard → Reviews and click the Showcase tab to start creating.

Optimise your Google Business Profile for local SEO

The new Profile Auditor analyses your Google Business Profile and gives you a comprehensive optimisation score with actionable recommendations.

Profile completeness scoring

Get a clear score breakdown across six key areas:

• Basic Information (25%) - Name, address, phone, website, verification
• Business Hours (20%) - Regular hours and holiday hours
• Categories (15%) - Primary and additional categories
• Description (15%) - Length and quality of your profile description
• Photos & Media (15%) - Photo count and diversity
• Attributes (10%) - Business attributes like accessibility, amenities

NAP Consistency Check

The auditor now scans your website to verify your Name, Address, and Phone (NAP) match your Google Business Profile. Consistent NAP across your website and GBP is critical for local search rankings.

AI-powered description generator

If your profile description is missing or too short, use the AI Generate button to create an SEO-optimised description that follows Google's best practices.

Where to find it

• Go to Dashboard → Google Business and click the Profile Audit tab
• Or navigate directly to /dashboard/google-business and switch tabs

Make sure your Google Business Profile is connected from Dashboard → Connect first.

AI-Powered YouTube Thumbnails

Create scroll-stopping thumbnails that get clicks. Our new YouTube Thumbnail Generator uses advanced AI to create professional, high-CTR thumbnails in seconds.

Key Features

• 4K Pro Quality - Automatically uses our highest quality model for crisp, professional results
• Click-Worthy Styling - AI automatically applies proven thumbnail techniques (high contrast, bold visuals)
• Reference Image Support - Upload an existing thumbnail or selfie to guide the style
• 2 Variations - Get multiple options with each generation (3 credits)

How to Use

1. Create a new post and select a YouTube account
2. The YouTube Thumbnail option will appear automatically
3. Describe your thumbnail (e.g., "shocked gamer with explosion background")
4. Optionally upload a reference image
5. Click Generate Thumbnails and select your favourite

Pro Tips

• Use action words and emotions in your descriptions
• Reference images help maintain consistency across your channel
• High contrast and faces tend to perform best on YouTube

Import designs from Canva

You can now connect your Canva account and import designs directly into Posterly.

• Connect via a quick popup flow
• Browse your recent designs with thumbnails
• Select one or multiple designs (great for carousels)
• Posterly exports and imports your design as PNG(s) ready to schedule

Where to find it

In the post composer’s Smart Upload area, click Canva.

Notes

• Multi-page designs import as multiple images (one per page)
• You can disconnect Canva anytime from the Canva picker

Manage Google Reviews without leaving Posterly

You can now connect your Google Business Profile and manage reviews directly inside Posterly.

• See reviews from all your locations in a single inbox
• Filter by rating (5★ to 1★) and show only unanswered reviews
• View review details, locations, and existing replies

AI-powered reply suggestions

Use the new AI Suggestion button to draft personalised responses:

• Tone automatically adjusts based on rating (positive, neutral, negative)
• Suggestions respect your brand voice when you
  9ve set up Brands
• Replies are shorter, calmer, and easy to tweak before posting

Where to find it

• New Google Business item in the left sidebar (under Drafts)
• Or go directly to /dashboard/google-business

Make sure your Google Business Profile is connected from Dashboard → Connect first.

Bottom mobile navigation

• Easy mobile navigaition for key features if your in a hurry
• New 4-item bottom nav (Create, Posts, Dashboard, Connect) with consistent icons and labels on mobile.

Calendar & agenda on mobile

• Calendar view now uses the compact widget with orange dots for scheduled posts.
• Added a mobile-friendly agenda list beneath the calendar with quick actions: Post now, Edit, Reschedule, Delete.
• Removed list/table/calendar view toggles on mobile; kept filters/labels.

Misc

• Sidebar remains pinned on desktop; mobile gains the bottom nav without impacting desktop layout.

Create stunning AI-generated videos for your social content with Veo, powered by Google's latest video generation technology.

Generate Videos from Text

Describe what you want and Veo will create it. Perfect for:

• Product showcases - Bring your products to life with dynamic visuals
• Social content - Create eye-catching videos for Instagram, TikTok, and more
• Announcements - Make your updates stand out with custom video content

Two Generation Modes

• Veo Fast - Quick generations at 3.5 credits/second. Great for drafts and iterations.
• Veo Standard - Higher quality output at 9 credits/second. Perfect for final content.

Image-to-Video

Upload a reference image and Veo will animate it into a video, maintaining your visual style and branding.

How to Access

Find Veo in your sidebar under Nano Banana, or press G then V to jump there instantly with keyboard shortcuts.

Navigate Posterly like a pro with the new command palette and keyboard shortcuts. Press ⌘K (or Ctrl+K) to open it from anywhere in the dashboard.

Command Palette

• Quick Search - Type to find any page or action instantly
• Smart Filtering - Results update as you type
• Keyboard Navigation - Use ↑↓ to navigate, Enter to select, Escape to close

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation (Press G then...)

| Key | Destination | |-----|-------------| | D | Dashboard | | C | Calendar | | H | Hey Posterly | | T | Table View | | A | Accounts | | B | Brands | | V | Veo (AI Video) | | N | Nano Banana | | P | Ship & Share | | S | Settings |

Quick Actions

• N - Create new post
• ? - Show keyboard shortcuts help
• ⌘K - Open command palette

Power User Tip

The command palette isn't just for navigation - you can also trigger actions like "Create New Post" or "Schedule with AI" directly from the search.

Major improvements to Hey Posterly, our AI-powered scheduling assistant. Now with GPT-5.1, multi-platform support, and conversation memory.

What's New

• Upgraded to GPT-5.1 - Faster, smarter responses with better understanding of your scheduling requests
• Multi-Platform Support - Schedule to multiple accounts at once: "Post this to @twitter and @instagram"
• Content Calendar Awareness - AI sees your existing scheduled posts and avoids conflicts
• Conversation Memory - Remembers your preferences (posting times, frequency) across sessions
• Edit Drafts - Say "change the time to 3pm" or "update the caption" to modify existing drafts
• Better Greeting - Shows your connected accounts upfront with personalized prompt suggestions

Improved @ Mentions

• Keyboard Navigation - Use ↑↓ arrows to navigate account suggestions
• Enter to Select - Press Enter to select an account (instead of sending the message)
• Smart Cursor - Cursor stays in the right place after selecting an account

Brand Voice Integration

When you mention an account with @, Hey Posterly automatically loads the brand voice profile for that account. Ask it to "write me 3 captions for @mybrand" and it'll match your brand's tone and style.

Schedule multiple Instagram Stories at once with automatic staggered posting. Perfect for creating cohesive story sequences that post in order.

What's New

• Story Series Post Type - New dedicated option alongside Feed, Reel, Story, and Carousel
• Staggered Scheduling - Stories post 30 seconds apart automatically to maintain sequence order
• Multi-Image Upload - Upload 2-10 images for your story series
• Drag & Drop Reorder - Easily rearrange your stories before scheduling
• Grouped Display - Story series appear as a single item in your calendar and list views
• Smart Deletion - Deleting a story series removes all stories in the sequence

How It Works

1. Select your Instagram account in the composer
2. Choose Story Series from the post type options
3. Upload 2-10 images for your series
4. Drag to reorder if needed
5. Set your schedule time and click Schedule Stories

Each story will be posted 30 seconds after the previous one, ensuring your audience sees them in the intended order.

No Caption Required

Like regular Instagram Stories, Story Series don't require captions - just upload your images and schedule!

Define your brand's visual identity and let Nano Banana AI generate images that match your brand colors and style automatically.

What's New

• Brand Colors - Set primary, secondary, and accent colors for your brand
• Visual Style - Choose from photographic, illustration, minimal, vibrant, professional, playful, elegant, or retro styles
• Font Style - Define typography preferences (sans-serif, serif, display, handwritten, monospace)
• Nano Banana Integration - Select your brand when generating images to automatically apply your visual guidelines
• Redesigned Brands Page - New tabbed interface for Visual Identity, Brand Voice, and Linked Accounts

How It Works

1. Go to Settings → Brands and select or create a brand
2. In the Visual Identity tab, set your brand colors using the color pickers
3. Choose a visual style and font style that matches your brand
4. Click Save Visual Identity
5. In Nano Banana, select your brand before generating images
6. Your brand colors and style are automatically applied to the AI prompt

AI-Powered Branding

When you select a brand in Nano Banana, the AI receives instructions like:

"Use these brand guidelines: primary color #ff3932, secondary color #ffbd49, accent color #373737, use sans-serif typography."

This ensures every generated image aligns with your brand's visual identity, creating consistent, on-brand content across all your social posts.

Schedule the same post across multiple days with just a few clicks. Perfect for recurring content, promotional campaigns, or maintaining a consistent posting schedule.

What's New

• Post on Multiple Days - Toggle on "Post on Multiple Days" to schedule the same content across several dates
• Repeat Patterns - Choose from Manual, Daily, Weekly, or Weekdays patterns
• Flexible Scheduling - Set the number of posts (up to 30) and let posterly calculate the dates
• Manual Date Selection - Or pick specific dates manually for complete control
• Preview Before Posting - See all scheduled dates and total post count before submitting

How It Works

1. Create your post as usual with content and media
2. Select your schedule date and time
3. Toggle "Post on Multiple Days"
4. Choose a repeat pattern or manually add dates
5. Review the scheduled dates preview
6. Click "Schedule X Posts" to create all posts at once

Each post is created independently, so you can edit or delete individual posts later if needed.

Use Cases

• Weekly Tips - Share a tip every Monday
• Daily Quotes - Post motivational content every weekday
• Campaign Launches - Schedule promotional posts across multiple days
• Content Series - Plan a week's worth of content in one session

Major performance improvements across the dashboard and new reference image support for AI image editing.

Performance Improvements

• Parallelized Data Fetching - Dashboard pages now load data in parallel instead of sequentially, reducing load times by up to 50%
• Loading Skeletons - Beautiful skeleton loaders provide instant visual feedback while content loads
• Faster Navigation - Smoother transitions between dashboard pages

Nano Banana Updates

• Reference Images for Editing - You can now upload a reference image when editing images, not just when generating
• Style Transfer - Use any image as a style or content reference to guide your edits
• Drag & Drop Support - Easily drag and drop reference images into the editor

How to Use Reference Images

1. Go to Nano Banana → Edit tab
2. Upload the image you want to edit
3. Optionally upload a reference image for style guidance
4. Describe your edit and let AI do the rest

The AI will use your reference image to inform the style, colors, or content of your edit.

Hey Posterly now automatically uses your brand voice when generating captions and content suggestions.

What's New

• Automatic Brand Voice Detection - When you mention a social account or platform, Hey Posterly fetches your configured brand voice profile
• Consistent Tone - AI-generated captions now follow your brand's traits, style guidelines, and tone of voice
• Seamless Integration - Works with brand groups configured in the Brands Manager

How It Works

Simply chat with Hey Posterly as usual. When you mention a platform (e.g., "schedule to Instagram") or account (e.g., "@mybrand"), the AI will automatically apply your brand voice to any generated content.

If you haven't set up a brand voice yet, Hey Posterly will work normally and you can configure your brand voice in Dashboard → Brands.

Never lose your work again! You can now save posts as drafts and come back to them later.

What's New

• Save as Draft - Click "Save Draft" in the composer to save your work without scheduling
• Drafts Page - New dedicated page to view and manage all your drafts
• Load Draft - Quickly load any draft directly from the composer
• Edit & Resume - Pick up right where you left off with all your content, media, and settings preserved

Where to Find It

• Sidebar → Drafts (new menu item)
• Composer → "Load Draft" dropdown next to the title
• Composer → "Save Draft" button in the action bar

Meet Hey Posterly, your new AI-powered scheduling assistant that makes bulk scheduling effortless.

What's New

• Natural Language Scheduling - Just tell Hey Posterly what you want: "Schedule 5 posts to Instagram starting Monday at noon, every other day"
• Spreadsheet Import - Upload a CSV or Excel file with your captions and let AI match them to your media
• Smart Media Matching - Automatically pairs your images/videos with the right captions
• Preview Before Posting - Review all generated drafts before they go live

How to Use It

1. Go to Dashboard → Hey Posterly
2. Describe your scheduling needs in plain English
3. Attach your media and/or spreadsheet
4. Review the generated drafts
5. Confirm to schedule!

Hey Posterly is available on Pro and Agency plans.