Signal Desktop for PC

What's new in this version:

Signal Desktop 7.34.0
- This update introduces support for new processors on Windows like the Snapdragon X Elite, so you don't need to twist your ARM into emulating x86 anymore
- We also fixed a bug that broke the dark theme in Signal when your operating system settings were configured to use a light theme. Signal Desktop can now properly handle your thematically split personality.


Signal Desktop 7.33.0
- This update fixes a bug where the correct context menu wasn't appearing after right-clicking on an emoji while selecting text


Signal Desktop 7.32.0
- Thanks to some small optimizations, this update slightly reduces the size of the app by approximately 4 megabytes. That's enough room for you to send the equivalent of about 4 books’ worth of text messages (or 2-3 animated GIFs) without taking up any extra space.
- If Wayland is your compositing window manager (and not just the name of a blacksmith you vaguely remember from Beowulf) you'll be happy to hear that we also fixed a bug with the screen sharing button on Linux


Signal Desktop 7.31.0
- Now you can quickly download every photo in an album when you receive a message with multiple attachments. But if you were a gallery curator with impeccable taste in another life, you can still save them individually too.


Signal Desktop 7.30.0
- Introducing Call Links: The missing link for calendar invites and impromptu gathering
- Now you can quickly create an easy link that anyone on Signal can use to join a group call without having to join a Signal group chat firs
- Call links are reusable and ideal for recurring phone dates with your best friends or weekly check-ins with your coworker
- You can manage your call links, control approval settings, and copy links from the calls tab for quick sharin


Signal Desktop 7.29.0
- This update improves startup speed by around 5%, so feel free to slow down a little bit in other areas of your life


Signal Desktop 7.28.0
- We fixed a bug that prevented stickers from working correctly in the media editor, and now the picker no longer gets stuck when you're trying to stick a sticker on a picture
- This update also includes support for the new screen sharing interface in macOS Sequoia


Signal Desktop 7.27.0
- Now you can remove quoted replies from edited messages. It's perfect for those moments when you realize that your response was so good that it doesn't actually need to stand on another message's shoulders, or when you accidentally reply to the wrong message with "I love you too."


Signal Desktop 7.26.0
- Sometimes leaving something behind is the best way to discover that you want to find it again, so we fixed a bug that made it difficult to search for groups that you're no longer a part of anymore but that still remain in your conversation list (and quite possibly in your heart).


Signal Desktop 7.25.0
- Take a trip down memory lane with the new and improved "All Media" view. Now when you click on a chat header and select "See all" in the shared media section, older photos and videos will automatically appear as you scroll instead of being limited to the most recent entries.


Signal Desktop 7.24.1
- This update fixes a bug where viewing a missed call on one device wouldn't automatically clear the indicator for that missed call on your other devices, which was a missed opportunity for your missed call list to better coexist


Signal Desktop 7.24.0
- This update fixes a bug where viewing a missed call on one device wouldn't automatically clear the indicator for that missed call on your other devices, which was a missed opportunity for your missed call list to better coexist.


Signal Desktop 7.23.0
- Chats now open faster than ever thanks to another round of performance improvements, so you can click on your cliques and see what they're saying real quick
- We also fixed a handful of bugs, including one that sometimes caused "Unknown contact started a video call" to appear in the chat list summary after you started the call. Even if you're still on a journey of self-discovery, you are never completely unknown to yourself.


Signal Desktop 7.22.2
- Signal Desktop can now automatically resume interrupted attachment downloads from where they left off, so you won't need to wait as long to laugh even if you close your laptop lid before the meme your friend sent you has finished transferring


Signal Desktop 7.22.0
- Signal Desktop can now automatically resume interrupted attachment downloads from where they left off, so you won't need to wait as long to laugh even if you close your laptop lid before the meme your friend sent you has finished transferring


Signal Desktop 7.20.1
- Everyone loves a good story, and we could tell you the tale of a bug that sometimes caused the progress bar to freeze right in the middle of watching a good story — but that bug's adventure already has a happy ending because we fixed it in this release


Signal Desktop 7.20.0
- Stories with long captions are displayed on a subtle gradient background that improves contrast and makes the text easier to read. Now that people can see what you're saying, feel free to write a couple paragraphs about why something really made you laugh instead of just saying "lol."
- This release also improves the performance of link preview generation and fixes a bug that caused the Settings window to briefly flash a lovely shade of ultramarine whenever it was closed (instead of just closing right away).


Signal Desktop 7.19.1
- Stories with long captions are displayed on a subtle gradient background that improves contrast and makes the text easier to read. Now that people can see what you're saying, feel free to write a couple paragraphs about why something really made you laugh instead of just saying "lol."
- This release also improves the performance of link preview generation and fixes a bug that caused the Settings window to briefly flash a lovely shade of ultramarine whenever it was closed (instead of just closing right away).
- This update fixes an issue affecting some users, a crash with the error "The expression evaluated to a falsy value."


Signal Desktop 7.19.0
- If another call is calling your name, we added a shortcut to leave the current call and join a new one. You'll be prompted to confirm your departure, but it's up to you whether or not you say goodbye first.
- This update also fixes a startup crash on Linux for users whose locale is set to POSIX


Signal Desktop 7.18.0
- A quick goodbye is sometimes easier than a slow farewell, so we sped up the process of deleting large message thread


Signal Desktop 7.16.0
- We fixed a bug that prevented the button to minimize a call from appearing while that call was reconnecting. Now you don't need to feel disconnected from previous chats even if the internet is feeling disconnected.


Signal Desktop 7.15.0
- Now you can forward contact cards that were sent from a mobile device. Share the take-out number for your favorite restaurant without taking out your phone
- New support for high-resolution "jumbomoji" adds larger-than-life detail to large emoji, especially on big screens with small pixels
- We also updated the Sticker Creator to support the latest Emoji, so today's stickers are no longer stuck with yesterday's Unicode standard


Signal Desktop 7.14.0
- If you're tired of losing your voice, we fixed a bug where switching to another chat or application while recording a voice message could cause that message to disappear. In-progress voice messages are now saved as drafts so you can review and send them when you return to the chat.


Signal Desktop 7.13.0
- We fixed a bug that displayed images with the wrong aspect ratio if you resized the Signal Desktop window while viewing someone's profile picture. The people you love should only look squeezed if you are giving them a hug.
- This update also improves the display of quoted replies in RTL languages


Signal Desktop 7.12.0
- Raise your hand if you've been looking for another way to communicate during group calls. The new Raise Hand feature is a simple way to get someone's attention, ask a question, or unanimously vote for a group proposal when your friend asks "all those in favor?"
- We modified the keyboard shortcut for sending a voice note to Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+Y so that it no longer conflicts with the "Paste and Match Style" shortcut on Windows and Linux
- We broke up with a bug in the crop tool, so now it's easier and more intuitive to cut your ex (or anything else) out of the picture


Signal Desktop 7.11.1
- Fixed a rendering bug that caused the contacts icon to smash itself right next to the contact's name while viewing the list of participants in a group call. You're probably really close to your contacts, but sometimes you (and the Signal Desktop user interface) both need a little space.


Signal Desktop 7.11.0
We fixed a rendering bug that caused the contacts icon to smash itself right next to the contact's name while viewing the list of participants in a group call. You're probably really close to your contacts, but sometimes you (and the Signal Desktop user interface) both need a little space.


Signal Desktop 7.10.0
- Handful of bug fixes to keep your app running smoothly. More exciting changes on the horizon!


Signal Desktop 7.9.0
- Additional small tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements


Signal Desktop 7.8.0
- Now you can react with any emoji during a Signal call. Smile even if your camera is off, share a heart if you love what you're hearing, or vote for sushi instead of pizza without saying a word. And you'll even see an animation of everyone's emojional outburst if enough people in the call react with the same emoji all at once.


Signal Desktop 7.7.0
- Tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Keep on texting, calling, and video chatting as usual.


Signal Desktop 7.6.0
- Small tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements


Signal Desktop 7.5.1
- We added support for custom nicknames and notes for anyone you're chatting with on Signal, even if they aren't in your system contacts. Whether you're adding the missing letters in a lazy friend's profile name, or a reminder about where you met, notes and nicknames provide a convenient and secure way to jot down additional details about your Signal Connections — and they're end-to-end encrypted and protected by your Signal PIN so they can be securely restored if you lose your phone too.
- Now you can minimize Signal to your system tray on Linux. If your taskbar is the right shade of gray, it’s like your messages are waiting for you on a silver platter.
- For users on Windows, this update re-enables support for detailed unread message counts on the Signal icon. Say goodbye to “9+” because now the icon goes to 11 (or higher).


Signal Desktop 7.4.0
- This update clears out a few bugs just in time for spring cleaning, including more consistent conversation sort logic and improved behavior if the app encounters DNS lookup timeouts due to poor network connectivity


Signal Desktop 7.3.1
- Now you can clear missed calls on your phone and the badge on the calls tab in Signal Desktop will be updated too
- We also redesigned the badge count indicator on Windows. Now the color in the taskbar matches the color in the system tray. Fashion is all about coordination, and a little pop of red is a perfect look for spring.


Signal Desktop 7.3.0
- Now you can clear missed calls on your phone and the badge on the calls tab in Signal Desktop will be updated too
- We also redesigned the badge count indicator on Windows. Now the color in the taskbar matches the color in the system tray. Fashion is all about coordination, and a little pop of red is a perfect look for spring.


Signal Desktop 7.2.1
- Thanks to the performance improvements in this release, opening large group chats is faster than ever. If you're in a group with several hundred people that likes to debate the existence of parallel universes, you now live in a timeline where it takes a lot less time to show the timeline of people talking about timelines.


Signal Desktop 7.1.1
- This update enables support for all of the new emoji characters in Emoji version 15.1. People keep asking us what our favorite new emoji is, but answering that question is a “lime” we won't cross.


Signal Desktop 7.0.0
- Your phone number will no longer be visible to anyone on the latest version of Signal unless they have it saved in their phone’s contacts. You can change this in Settings.
- You can now set and share an optional username to let people chat with you without giving them your phone number
- A new privacy setting lets you control who can find you by your phone number on Signal


Signal Desktop 6.48.1
- Video and audio playback will now pause whenever the Signal window is closed and minimized in the system tray. If you’re looking for silence, X marks the spot.


Signal Desktop 6.48.0
We're introducing new ways to keep your phone number private on Signal:
- Your phone number will no longer be visible to anyone on the latest version of Signal unless they have it saved in their phone’s contacts. You can change this in Settings.
- You can now set and share an optional username to let people chat with you without giving them your phone number
- A new privacy setting lets you control who can find you by your phone number on Signal


Signal Desktop 6.47.1
- If you spend a lot of time trying to pick out the perfect emoji reaction for every situation, you'll be to know that we fixed a bug with typing indicators that sometimes caused the emoji selection box to disappear while you were in the middle of pondering your choices.
- Signal will now match your selected title bar color on Microsoft Windows. When all of your windows in Windows look the same, that's a common theme.


Signal Desktop 6.47.0
- Video and audio playback will now pause whenever the Signal window is closed and minimized in the system tray. If you’re looking for silence, X marks the spot


Signal Desktop 6.46.0
- The default fonts for Urdu have been updated for improved readability when that language is selected (Signal Settings > Appearance > Language)


Signal Desktop 6.45.1
- A new keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+s/Cmd+s) helps you quickly save pictures and videos from the media viewer.
- It’s too bad that we already made a New Year's Resolution joke in the release notes for the last update, because we just increased the maximum resolution for screen sharing during Signal video calls. Our new resolution is to avoid any resolution puns until 2025.


Signal Desktop 6.45.0
- A new keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+s/Cmd+s) helps you quickly save pictures and videos from the media viewer.
- It’s too bad that we already made a New Year's Resolution joke in the release notes for the last update, because we just increased the maximum resolution for screen sharing during Signal video calls. Our new resolution is to avoid any resolution puns until 2025.


Signal Desktop 6.44.1
- If resolving a few small bugs counts as a New Year’s resolution, then 2024 is off to a fantastic start
- Region-neutral font fallback logic improves how CJK characters are displayed across different locales


Signal Desktop 6.44.0
- If resolving a few small bugs counts as a New Year’s resolution, then 2024 is off to a fantastic start
- Region-neutral font fallback logic improves how CJK characters are displayed across different locales


Signal Desktop 6.43.2
- Turn a missed call into something that won't be missed. Now you can right-click on any call event and delete it from a chat.
- The default font for Persian has been updated to Vazirmatn to improve readability when that language is selected (Signal Settings > Appearance > Language)
- The playback speed indicators in voice messages have a slightly new look. X marks the spot


Signal Desktop 6.43.1
- Turn a missed call into something that won't be missed. Now you can right-click on any call event and delete it from a chat.
- The default font for Persian has been updated to Vazirmatn to improve readability when that language is selected (Signal Settings > Appearance > Language). Thanks, @MahdiNazemi!
- The playback speed indicators in voice messages have a slightly new look. X marks the spot.


Signal Desktop 6.43.0
- Turn a missed call into something that won't be missed. Now you can right-click on any call event and delete it from a chat.
- The default font for Persian has been updated to Vazirmatn to improve readability when that language is selected (Signal Settings > Appearance > Language)
- The playback speed indicators in voice messages have a slightly new look. X marks the spot


Signal Desktop 6.42.1
- We fixed a bug that displayed quoted replies to videos as though they were quoted replies to photos, even though every video is really just a sequence of photos if you think about it


Signal Desktop 6.42.0
- We fixed a bug that displayed quoted replies to videos as though they were quoted replies to photos, even though every video is really just a sequence of photos if you think about it


Signal Desktop 6.40.0
- Now you can change your selected language in Signal without changing your system settings (Signal Settings > Appearance > Language)
- We fixed a brief delay that sometimes occurred while joining a call lobby on macOS devices, which should get rid of at least one excuse for being a half-second late to the meeting


Signal Desktop 6.39.1
- Now you can change your selected language in Signal without changing your system settings (Signal Settings > Appearance > Language)
- We fixed a brief delay that sometimes occurred while joining a call lobby on macOS devices, which should get rid of at least one excuse for being a half-second late to the meeting


Signal Desktop 6.39.0
- Now you can change your selected language in Signal without changing your system settings (Signal Settings > Appearance > Language)
- We fixed a brief delay that sometimes occurred while joining a call lobby on macOS devices, which should get rid of at least one excuse for being a half-second late to the meeting


Signal Desktop 6.38.0
- This release includes an updated design for Signal voice and video calls. Now the calling user interface will still look fantastic even if your camera isn't on and you can't stare at your own beautiful reflection.


Signal Desktop 6.37.0
- We've added a new way to keep your Signal contacts nice and tidy. This Halloween season, remove the ghost of an old contact. Just click on the three dots next to their name in the contact list on the New Chat screen and select "Remove."


Signal Desktop 6.36.0
- We updated the user interface to better indicate when a group video call is reconnecting. Now you'll see blurred thumbnails instead of what used to look like an elaborate prank where everyone pretended to freeze at the same time.
- The system tray icon will no longer appear pixelated on Ubuntu Linux, unless you've managed to get Ubuntu Linux running on an old smart refrigerator with a low-res screen.


Signal Desktop 6.35.0
- Bug fixes and UX improvements


Signal Desktop 6.34.1
- Typing indicators in group chats will now display multiple profile pictures if more than one person is typing. James Cameron convinced us that we didn't need to stop after one avatar.
- Now you can right-click on any sent message or press the up arrow on your keyboard to edit what you just said! Fix a tpyo, include the missing ingredient in grandma's chocolate chip cookie recipe, or add the punchline to a joke if you hit the send button too quickly. The choice is yours. Messages will always show when they have been edited, and you can click on the "Edited" indicator to see the full edit history for any edited messages. Update the past in the present to prevent future confusion today!


Signal Desktop 6.34.0
- Typing indicators in group chats will now display multiple profile pictures if more than one person is typing. James Cameron convinced us that we didn't need to stop after one avatar.
- Now you can right-click on any sent message or press the up arrow on your keyboard to edit what you just said! Fix a tpyo, include the missing ingredient in grandma's chocolate chip cookie recipe, or add the punchline to a joke if you hit the send button too quickly. The choice is yours. Messages will always show when they have been edited, and you can click on the "Edited" indicator to see the full edit history for any edited messages. Update the past in the present to prevent future confusion today!


Signal Desktop 6.33.0
- Now you can edit a message with a right click after it has been sent! Fix a tpyo, include the missing ingredient in grandma's chocolate chip cookie recipe, or add the punchline to a joke if you hit the send button too quickly. The choice is yours. Messages will always show when they have been edited, and you can click on the "Edited" indicator to see the full edit history for any edited messages. Update the past in the present to prevent future confusion today!


Signal Desktop 6.30.2
- Keep tabs on your calls with the new calls tab. Start a new call or return a call that you missed without having to find the corresponding chat. Now you can say hello with your voice without also saying goodbye to the unread marker for messages in that thread.


Signal Desktop 6.30.1
- Keep tabs on your calls with the new calls tab. Start a new call or return a call that you missed without having to find the corresponding chat. Now you can say hello with your voice without also saying goodbye to the unread marker for messages in that thread.


Signal Desktop 6.30.0
- Keep tabs on your calls with the new calls tab. Start a new call or return a call that you missed without having to find the corresponding chat. Now you can say hello with your voice without also saying goodbye to the unread marker for messages in that thread.


Signal Desktop 6.29.0
- The Chat Color customization screen is now displayed correctly across different languages and selected locales
- We improved notification support on Windows. If you don't click on a notification when it first arrives, the latest missed notification will appear in the Windows Notification Center. Clicking on that notification will now jump directly to that chat. We'd like to thank Julien Richard for their feedback.


Signal Desktop 6.28.0
- We modified the notification icons that appear for group updates, like when someone new joins a group. These icons help improve legibility, especially if you live within the darkness of the Dark Theme. The previous icons merely adopted the dark. The new icons were born in it, molded by it.


Signal Desktop 6.27.1
- This update includes a few improvements for voice and video calls, and some minor documentation updates


Signal Desktop 6.27.0
- This update includes a few improvements for voice and video calls, and some minor documentation updates


Signal Desktop 6.26.0
- Diacritics (such as accent marks) are now supported in @ mentions, so you can remind AristotélÄ“s to answer your philosophy question in the "Ancient Greek Time Travellers" group chat
- Three cheers for triple-click text selection improvements


Signal Desktop 6.25.0
- Now that the calling and conversation headers are draggable, repositioning your Signal window won't be such a drag


Signal Desktop 6.24.0
- Now you can search your @ mentions too. "Thanks for adding this feature," you might say. "Don't mention it," we'll reply


Signal Desktop 6.23.0
- In addition to a small assortment of bug fixes, this release also incorporates developer documentation updates, and some design improvements to the message forwarding interface.


Signal Desktop 6.22.0
- Format text in your messages by selecting any text in the message composition field. Make a bold statement that's actually bold, send M. Night Shyamalan a twist ending with a spoiler effect, emphasize a name by writing "Alex" in italics, put a line through a rejected dinner idea with strikethrough, or share code in monospace.


Signal Desktop 6.21.0
- Change log not available for this version


Signal Desktop 6.20.2
- This release fixes an issue causing connectivity problems to Signal servers on some networks


Signal Desktop 6.20.1
- If someone mentions you in a chat (like @ Your Name Goes Here), now you can quickly scroll to that mention and read all of the wonderful things that they said about you. You’re simply the best.


Signal Desktop 6.20.0
- If someone mentions you in a chat (like @ Your Name Goes Here), now you can quickly scroll to that mention and read all of the wonderful things that they said about you. You’re simply the best.


Signal Desktop 6.19.0
- Silence isn’t always golden, but it does have a new icon. We updated the Camera and Mute buttons in voice and video calls so it’s even easier to see when they are enabled or disabled.
- Localization improvements, and better handling of right-to-left languages in the message composition field
- If you are on a version of Windows before Windows 10, or a version of Ubuntu before 20.04 LTS, you will need to update your operating system to continue using Signal


Signal Desktop 6.18.1
- Use the "Navigate by section" keyboard shortcuts to quickly move between different areas of the app. It's like a - superhero version of the Tab key that can fly further and faster than its mild-mannered alter ego.
- We added support for optional message sounds so that you can also hear notifications for sent and received messages while a chat is - open (Settings > Notifications)
- Jump to the latest unread message in a chat without touching the mouse or helping the touchpad live up to its name
- Updated icons give the app a fresh look and help improve legibility
- There's a new "Copy text" option in the triple-dot menu too
- We've added additional translations for certain UI strings


Signal Desktop 6.18.0
- Use the "Navigate by section" keyboard shortcuts to quickly move between different areas of the app. It's like a - superhero version of the Tab key that can fly further and faster than its mild-mannered alter ego.
- We added support for optional message sounds so that you can also hear notifications for sent and received messages while a chat is - open (Settings > Notifications)
- Jump to the latest unread message in a chat without touching the mouse or helping the touchpad live up to its name
- Updated icons give the app a fresh look and help improve legibility
- There's a new "Copy text" option in the triple-dot menu too


Signal Desktop 6.17.1
- Improved support for right-to-left (RTL) languages
- Locales are now matched based on your system preferences. This should result in better default behavior when multiple languages are configured.
- This release additionally (a10y) introduces several accessibility (a11y) enhancements and bug fixes, and we affectionately (a12y) would like to thank the community for their feedback and suggestions


Signal Desktop 6.17.0
- Improved support for right-to-left (RTL) languages
- Locales are now matched based on your system preferences. This should result in better default behavior when multiple languages are configured
- This release additionally (a10y) introduces several accessibility (a11y) enhancements and bug fixes, and we affectionately (a12y) would like to thank the community for their feedback and suggestions


Signal Desktop 6.16.0
- Hard at work fixing bugs and making other performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly for you


Signal Desktop 6.15.0
- The “Delete for everyone” option is now also available when multiple messages have been selected. Sometimes the road to a successful message is paved with “This message was deleted.”


Signal Desktop 6.14.0
- Tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Keep on texting, calling, and video chatting as usual.


Signal Desktop 6.13.0
- Progress report: The new progress bar is ready. Quickly see more information about the loading process whenever you launch Signal Desktop
- Theme preferences now also apply to the checkboxes in Signal Settings. Thanks to @rakleed on GitHub for helping us check "More fully embrace darkness in the dark theme" off of our TODO list.


Signal Desktop 6.12.0
- Now you can select multiple messages and forward or delete them all at once
- We updated the Sticker Creator with a few design tweaks and added some helpful tips for aspiring sticker artists. The Sticker Creator now opens in your web browser, which makes Signal Desktop a little smaller and leaves a bit more room on your hard drive for all of your favorite sticker packs.


Signal Desktop 6.11.0
- Start talking to yourself even faster with a new icon that makes the “Note to Self” chat easier to find


Signal Desktop 6.10.1
- Click on any picture or video and use the new Forward and Backward buttons in the media viewer to take a visual walk down memory lane
- Voice messages are now saved as drafts if you switch to another chat while a recording is in progress
- Sending a sticker no longer causes draft text to get cleared
- We'd also like to thank @norstbox for bringing the conversation search bar icons back into alignment


Signal Desktop 6.10.0
- Click on any picture or video and use the new Forward and Backward buttons in the media viewer to take a visual walk down memory lane
- Voice messages are now saved as drafts if you switch to another chat while a recording is in progress
- Sending a sticker no longer causes draft text to get cleared
- bringing the conversation search bar icons back into alignment


Signal Desktop 6.9.0
- Quickly see who is speaking during group calls with a new highlight feature that shows you where to look. If it's your turn to speak, you'll need to look within.
- Have the time of your life with several stickers in the media editor that let you add stylized time decorations on outgoing images
- Use the voice notes mini player to continue listening to long messages even after you switch to a different chat


Signal Desktop 6.8.0
- You wouldn't download a car, but now when you download an MP3 voice note it will be saved with the proper file extension
- Quickly begin typing a message after attaching a file, or just hit Enter/Return to send the file without any extra clicks
- The send button in the large composition view has been brought into alignment
- If you are the only person in a group (so far) and you attempt to begin a group call, now you can join the call and start talking to yourself right away instead of waiting for the call to ring


Signal Desktop 6.7.0
- Additional small tweaks, bug fixes, and assorted plans for the future


Signal Desktop 6.6.0
- Hard at work fixing bugs and making other performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly for you


Signal Desktop 6.5.1
- fixed a rare bug that could prevent the app from launching correctly. If Signal started immediately crashing after the last update, you can reinstall this version without losing any of your message history. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.


Signal Desktop 6.5.0
- Speed up your response time. Now you can react quicker by clicking on any emoji when replying to a story
- It's now possible to search your message history for individual characters in Chinese and Japanese
- Hard at work fixing bugs and making other performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly for you


Signal Desktop 6.4.1
- Hard at work fixing bugs and making other performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly for you


Signal Desktop 6.4.0
- Hard at work fixing bugs and making other performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly for you


Signal Desktop 6.2.0
- Tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. Keep on texting, calling, and video chatting as usual


Signal Desktop 6.1.0
- When you start a group call for small groups (up to 16 people), you can choose to send a ringing notification. Group members will hear a ring if they are on the iOS beta or using Desktop or Android.
- Small tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements


Signal Desktop 6.0.1
- Stories are now in Signal! Share disappearing text, images, and video updates with select friends or groups that automatically disappear after 24 hours. For everyone who loves sharing stories, here’s a way to do it privately and without seeing any ads. If you don’t want to see or share stories, you can opt out of it all in your Preferences > Privacy.


Signal Desktop 6.0.0
- Stories are now in Signal! Share disappearing text, images, and video updates with select friends or groups that automatically disappear after 24 hours. For everyone who loves sharing stories, here’s a way to do it privately and without seeing any ads. If you don’t want to see or share stories, you can opt out of it all in your Preferences > Privacy.


Signal Desktop 5.63.1
- Hard at work fixing bugs and making other performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly for you


Signal Desktop 5.63.0
- Hard at work fixing bugs and making other performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly for you


Signal Desktop 5.62.0
- Can’t remember which of your friends named Lou is on your basketball team? Check contact details to see shared groups between you and a friend
- Easily add a friend to a group from their contact details screen to keep the conversation exciting


Signal Desktop 5.61.1
- Fix positioning of submenus in custom titlebar on Windows in RTL mode
- Fix dismissing of forward and other modals


Signal Desktop 5.60.0
- Small tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements


Signal Desktop 5.59.0
- Small tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements


Signal Desktop 5.58.0
- Hard at work fixing bugs and making other performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly for you


Signal Desktop 5.57.0
- Change the speed of audio messages to either get to the point or catch the details
- Streamline your emoji searching. Once you’ve pulled up the emoji picker, skip the and just start typing keywords.


Signal Desktop 5.56.0
- Small tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements


Signal Desktop 5.55.0
- Additional small tweaks, bug fixes, and assorted plans for the future


Signal Desktop 5.54.0
- Additional small tweaks, bug fixes, and assorted plans for the future


Signal Desktop 5.53.0
- If you’re using the JAWS screen reading program, you can now successfully play voice memos and access longer messages that get shortened behind a “read more” button
- Additional small tweaks, bug fixes, and performance enhancements


Signal Desktop 5.52.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.51.1
Fixed:
- Fixes a bug that prevented some users from starting the app
- Fixes a bug that prevented some users from fetching and updating group information


Signal Desktop 5.51.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.50.1
- This release fixes an issue where the menu bar and window chrome were missing on some versions of Windows


Signal Desktop 5.50.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.49.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.48.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.47.0
- For all the dark mode folks on Windows, we've got a new titlebar to match your style


Signal Desktop 5.45.1
- Dynamic audio indicators in group calls help you see if you're whispering, yelling, or just right
- Groups you’ve requested to join from your phone (via an invite link) will now show up on Desktop
- Got a spotty Wi-Fi connection? Not a problem, you can now retry downloading attachments


Signal Desktop 5.45.0
- Dynamic audio indicators in group calls help you see if you're whispering, yelling, or just right
- Groups you’ve requested to join from your phone (via an invite link) will now show up on Desktop
- Got a spotty Wi-Fi connection? Not a problem, you can now retry downloading attachments


Signal Desktop 5.44.1
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.43.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.42.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.40.1
- Bug fixes including a fix to an issue that would sometimes make it difficult to click on menus


Signal Desktop 5.40.0
- Bug fixes including a fix to an issue that would sometimes make it difficult to click on menus
- Thanks to our open source contributors @dsanders11 and @yusufsahinhamza for contributing to these improvements


Signal Desktop 5.39.0
- You can now add people to groups using just their phone number
- Your favorite contacts are now just a few keystrokes away. Contact search now supports non-Latin alphabets like Cyrillic.


Signal Desktop 5.38.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.37.0
- We're keeping short messages short, by putting stuff like timestamps on the same line as the text. Now you've got more space on the screen for that quick 'hey' to check in on a friend.
- Missing sticker packs begone! Desktop should now be able to handle all sticker packs that your phone can!


Signal Desktop 5.36.0
- Quickly scanning that group chat? There's more room for more messages on the screen at once. We now group sender's messages together if they're close together in time.
- When you perform a Delete for Everyone you'll now see a progress spinner letting you know whether it's been successfully sent or not. If it fails for some reason, you'll be able to retry too!


Signal Desktop 5.35.0
- A new update system has been introduced and folks should start seeing smaller updates with the next update
- Applications that use media keys rejoice! Signal no longer has a hold on them
- Better font support for our Japanese friends


Signal Desktop 5.34.0
- Ever used Signal while on an unstable connection? You can worry no more - disappearing message timer changes and more will now be synced back once your Wi-Fi feels better again.


Signal Desktop 5.33.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.32.0
- Easily track down that errant loud typist or heavy chewer in group calls - we've introduced a new animated speaking indicator
- The list of supported languages has expanded. We sincerely appreciate the volunteer translators whose efforts made this possible.


Signal Desktop 5.31.1
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.31.0
- Endlessly scroll through your conversations and feel confident that wherever you are in the conversation you will know when
- Shuffled around the spacing in the left pane header and search area and now there is so much room for activities
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.30.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.29.1
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.28.0
- New year, new initial setup screen. We've redesigned the initial setup screens just in time for 2022.


Signal Desktop 5.27.1
- Signal Desktop is now optimized for Apple's M1 chip which is used in their newer computers. If you're on one of those new-fangled devices, the app should be much snappier. If you're not, give a warm welcome to the users that are.
- This release should speed things up for users who saw a drop in performance with 5.27.0


Signal Desktop 5.27.0
- On a long call? Your system should stay awake the whole time, instead of falling asleep while you're in the middle of an important discussion.
- There are also a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly, including several calling-related improvements


Signal Desktop 5.26.0
- Tired: Sending plain un-edited images on Signal. Wired: Adding cat stickers, neon text, and drawing happy trees on your images before sending them on Signal.
- Ever feel like you need more pixels on the right pane in your life? Are you a fan of avatars, but only avatars and nothing else? Do you have a "Save the screen real estate" bumper sticker on your car? If you answered yes or no to any of those questions, then this update has got some collapsible left pane for you.


Signal Desktop 5.25.1
- This release fixes a bug preventing some users from starting Desktop after becoming unlinked
- It also fixes a bug where recording a voice note would change the microphone's recording volume


Signal Desktop 5.25.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothl


Signal Desktop 5.24.0
- You can now search in archived conversations. Imagine yourself searching (quickly) through ancient tomes, looking for the next clue
- If you've ever scrolled up and sent a message, you might wonder where your message was! Now, whenever you send a message, it'll be scrolled into view for you to admire your hard work
- Reacting to a message? It should now be more reliable, retrying for up to 24 hours


Signal Desktop 5.23.1
- This release fixes a bug preventing some users from starting Desktop


Signal Desktop 5.23.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.22.0
- Change log not available for this version


Signal Desktop 5.21.0
- Get more information at a glance. The left pane has got a fresh new look and style.
- Know the when to the what. The timestamp, if available, associated with delivered, read, sent, and other status messages are now displayed in the message's details screen.
- Screen reader users should now find it easier to navigate through the conversation list on the left pane


Signal Desktop 5.20.0
- This version contains a number of small tweaks and bug fixes to keep Signal running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.19.0
- Take a breath and relax into the new animations for dialogs and popups. Ease in. Ease out. Ease in. Ease out.
- Switching keyboard layouts is always a bit tricky, but keyboard shortcuts now track right along with you, reaching beyond the specific letter pressed to honor your intent.
- Silence (and your preferences) is golden, so muted conversations will no longer display “group call started" notifications!


Signal Desktop 5.18.1
- This release fixes a few small bugs, including an issue where images could not be downloaded in the image viewer


Signal Desktop 5.17.2
- Try out the new 'send messages' permission to restrict who can send messages in your groups. Great for organizing an event, making an announcement, or just shouting from the rooftops. All members must be on the latest version of Signal for the setting to appear.
- You can now send messages wherever and whenever you are: on a plane, in a tunnel, or that sad moment when your internet just cut out. It will eventually get through; messages now automatically retry for up to 24 hours.


Signal Desktop 5.17.1
- Try out the new 'send messages' permission to restrict who can send messages in your groups. Great for organizing an event, making an announcement, or just shouting from the rooftops. All members must be on the latest version of Signal for the setting to appear.
- You can now send messages wherever and whenever you are: on a plane, in a tunnel, or that sad moment when your internet just cut out. It will eventually get through; messages now automatically retry for up to 24 hours.


Signal Desktop 5.17.0
- Try out the new 'send messages' permission to restrict who can send messages in your groups. Great for organizing an event, making an announcement, or just shouting from the rooftops. All members must be on the latest version of Signal for the setting to appear.
- You can now send messages wherever and whenever you are: on a plane, in a tunnel, or that sad moment when your internet just cut out. It will eventually get through; messages now automatically retry for up to 24 hours.


Signal Desktop 5.14.0
- Introducing “My Daily Life”, a new animated sticker pack by artist Plastic Thing
- Sending original HEIC and HEIF photos are now appear as photo messages in chats rather than appearing as file attachments


Signal Desktop 5.13.1
- Change log not available for this version


Signal Desktop 5.13.0
- Give your profile and group photos a makeover. Whether you want to upload a picture worth a thousand words or just type a few letters, the new avatar creator lets you create the perfect photo, or select one from our colorful new defaults.
- There's cause for celebration with this declaration! With this recent permutation there's no need to miss a notification and a chance at communication causing the chat unnecessary stagnation. Added a setting so you're notified when @mentioned even if your chat is muted.
- An improved incoming call experience.
- Squashed some bugs that were reported to us by our users


Signal Desktop 5.12.2
- Change log not available for this version


Signal Desktop 5.12.1
- This update fixes a bug that prevented people from linking their mobile device to Signal Desktop


Signal Desktop 5.12.0
- Curious whether your latest monologue got the attention it deserved? You can now see when someone has listened to your voice messages. If you see the dot on your voice message, it's still waiting for a listen.


Signal Desktop 5.10.0
- This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by our users


Signal Desktop 5.8.0
- A picture may be worth 1k words, but now you can send them in 4k. Use the the new quality selector to optionally send higher-resolution photos.
- If you’re using Windows, a new setting now lets you minimize Signal to the system tray when you click the close button, or you can optionally start Signal minimized to the tray.


Signal Desktop 5.7.0
- This update fixes a few bugs, and makes some behind-the-scenes changes to make sure Signal Desktop is running smoothly


Signal Desktop 5.6.2
- This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by our users


Signal Desktop 5.6.1
- This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by our users


Signal Desktop 5.6.0
- This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by our users


Signal Desktop 5.5.0
- Feeling groggy when you wake up? Signal can now keep up better. When you resume your computer from sleep, Signal will reconnect faster.
- Fixed a bug that prevented you from screen sharing if you didn't have a webcam


Signal Desktop 5.4.1
- This update fixes a bug that affected users who linked Signal Desktop for the first time on a new computer


Signal Desktop 5.4.0
- Introducing screen sharing: Now you can present your computer’s entire screen or a specific window during video calls. Just click the start presenting button while in a video call to get started.
- Become a conversation artist. Use the new color selector to turn every chat into a masterpiece.
- Lay out the welcome mat by adding a description to your groups. We know some things are difficult to put into words, so maybe start with an emoji
- Letting go can be hard, but our new custom disappearing timer can help you find a little more time to process those fleeting messages before they're gone forever.
- Set a default disappearing message timer for new conversations, so you won't be reminded if you start off on the wrong foot


Signal Desktop 5.3.0
- Don’t leave them hanging. Now the desktop app can differentiate between your “Signal friends” and everyone else. You’ll now know if you try to message someone who’s not yet on Signal.


Signal Desktop 5.2.0
- Overreacting is never pleasant. Notifications for message reactions are now synced between your desktop and your mobile device
- A new option in settings allows you to start Signal on login on macOS and Windows


Signal Desktop 5.1.0
- Significant performance improvements will help you fly through your message backlog after your flight lands, or quickly power through what you missed while you were looking for a power outlet
- Forward messages between threads. Editing support lets you amend, extend, append, explain what you intend, or tie up loose ends before you hit send
- Message reaction icons are no longer cropped at small widths


Signal Desktop 5.0.0
- Create a group or edit group details right from your Desktop. You only need to grab your phone (along with your car keys) after the new "Brunch Crew" reaches a decision.
- We redesigned the Desktop voice message interface to look just as good as your friends and family sound. Voice messages no longer stop playing when you scroll within the same chat, so you can listen to the past without leaving the present behind.
- Look for the familiar pencil compose button to quickly start a new chat instead of searching for one that hasn't even started.
- Every chat header has a cleaner look, but additional details are still only a single click away
- Performance improvements let you switch between chats faster than ever


Signal Desktop 1.40.1
- This release includes a bugfix for the Windows users who have been seeing "URI malformed" or "URIError" crashes in recent builds


Signal Desktop 1.40.0
- Improved rendering performance means your friends won't look choppy during group calls (unless they are all doing the robot)
- See what's going on with support for displaying the new "About" field in Signal Profiles
- View the speaker whose voice is coming from your speakers during group calls with the new (and creatively named) "speaker view"
- Everyone hates a long goodbye, so we significantly sped up the process of deleting messages and message threads
- The title bar is now hidden on macOS; give it a title wave


Signal Desktop 1.39.6
- This update fixes a few bugs that caused errors for some users after linking a new device or re-linking an existing device


Signal Desktop 1.39.5
- This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by beta testers


Signal Desktop 1.39.4
- This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by beta testers


Signal Desktop 1.39.2
- Your Legacy Signal Groups will be automatically upgraded to New Groups so they can get in on the new features we recently released, like admins, @mentions, group links, and more. Upgrades don’t happen all at once or instantly, and some groups may not upgrade for a while.


Signal Desktop 1.38.2
 - Fixes a few bugs related to the composition area


Signal Desktop 1.38.1
- @mentions let you mention someone in New Groups. They’ll be able to jump directly to that mention the next time they open the chat
- Need a reminder to come back to a chat? You can now mark a conversation as unread for desktop. (FYI this won’t sync to your phone app for the time being)
- Emoji-nally available. You now have access to the 117 new emoji that are part of the latest Emoji v13


Signal Desktop 1.37.3
- This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by beta testers


Signal Desktop 1.37.2
- This update fixes a few bugs that were reported by beta testers


Signal Desktop 1.37.1
- Accidentally send a message to the wrong chat? Take backs are now permitted. When deleting a recently sent message, you now have the option to Delete for Everyone in the chat
- Picture-in-picture support within the app keeps your Signal calls in focus even if you focus on another conversation. It isn't multitasking if they still have your undivided attention
- You can now see a preview of yourself before you start a video call to make sure you look as good as you feel
- Improved message reactions, including the ability to customize skin tones
- Now you can retrieve link previews directly from any website for messages you send. If you don’t want to send link previews, you can disable them from your primary device
- Pin your favorite chats at the very top so the talk never stops
- Corrected an issue that caused some messages to show up out of order
- Improved the contributing documentation
- Added a missing validity check for the proxy URL


Signal Desktop 1.36.3
- This release resolves a bug that prevented some users from linking a new desktop instance


Signal Desktop 1.36.2
- Take your portrait-mode portraits to new heights. Support for very tall images has been added to the media viewer
- If you are a Linux user who has wanted an audible notification sound, the day that dream comes true is finally here (hear, hear!)
- Localization layout and default keybinding improvements


Signal Desktop 1.36.1
- Exceed your notification expectations with a revamped system that lets you see which group the message came from along with the message type (photo, video, file, etc.). Now you can drop whatever you're doing in another app when the latest GIF appears in your favorite memes group
- Accept the unexpected: Message requests let you quickly see more info before accepting the request, deleting it, or blocking the conversation


Signal Desktop 1.35.1
- Start using your mouse's scroll wheel as a rotary dial with support for one-to-one voice and video conversations on Signal Desktop
- Accept the unexpected: Message requests let you quickly see more info before accepting the request, deleting it, or blocking the conversation
- Give peace a chance and temporarily mute notifications for any conversation


Signal Desktop 1.34.5
- We added system theme support across all platforms. It's always darkest before the dawn -- especially if you configure your appearance settings based on sunrise and sunset


Signal Desktop 1.34.4
- This update fixes a few rare bugs that the Signal community discovered during the beta testing process. If you would like to test new Signal features before your friends (and sometimes discover new problems in the process), the Desktop beta program just might be exactly what you've been looking for. Simply launch Signal and select "Join the beta" from the "Help" menu to turn the dream into a reality.


Signal Desktop 1.34.3
- The help menu is a little more helpful. Quickly report bugs in more languages, or use the new shortcut to join the Signal Desktop beta and help us find them even earlier


Signal Desktop 1.34.2
- Feeling Emojionally unavailable? Now you can react to messages with any Emoji.
- Avatar colors in the reaction viewer now match the avatar, so even if Aang doesn't have a profile picture set yet, he'll still be easy to find
- Saved attachment files are now consistent across Android and Desktop


Signal Desktop 1.34.1
- This update fixes a crash that could occur during startup on Windows


Signal Desktop 1.34.0
- Quickly switch between your recent conversations using several new keyboard shortcuts. Ctrl-1 through Ctrl-9 will jump to that numbered thread, while Ctrl-Tab and Ctrl-Shift-Tab cycle forwards and backwards.
- See who updated a group right away instead of trying to figure out whose personality best matches the new group title or avatar
- We added support for the new (true) blue of ultramarine for Android linked devices
- If a sticker is really cool, sometimes a pack of one is all you need (and you can do that now). If a wolf is really cool, scientists say that's still not enough for a pack though. Maybe someday.
- Conversation titles are no longer displayed in a truncated form when they don't need to be
- Signal now automatically follows your system theme settings on macOS, but you can manually choose between eternal light and permanent darkness if you refuse to be a part of the system.
- This release fixes the update bug that was affecting some non-admin users on macOS
- Startup speed and networking improvements
- The unnecessary scrollbar on the About page is gone


Signal Desktop 1.33.4
- This update fixes a bug that prevented some users from re-linking Signal Desktop to their mobile device again


Signal Desktop 1.33.3
- We fixed a bug that could cause Signal to crash if the --use-tray-icon or --start-in-tray command-line arguments were specified


Signal Desktop 1.33.1
- Big icon improvements, especially for small taskbars
- No more leftover rendering pain in the left pane when the network status dialog disappears after Signal re-connects
- We fixed a bug that broke the display of group delivery receipts and group message details for some users


Signal Desktop 1.33.0
- Check out the improved Signal logo and icon. It's less like a new wardrobe, and more like carefully washing our favorite outfit
- Several performance optimizations to reduce background CPU usage. We apologize to fans of spinning fans


Signal Desktop 1.32.3
- We fixed a bug that could cause Signal to crash if the --use-tray-icon or --start-in-tray command-line arguments were specified


Signal Desktop 1.32.2
- Users whose language is set to something other than English, r̶e̶j̶i̶o̶c̶e̶rejoice! Spellcheck is back


Signal Desktop 1.32.1
- This update fixes a startup bug that affects non-English locales on some Linux distributions. Spellcheck support is temporarily disabled for these users, but it will be bakc.


Signal Desktop 1.32.0
- Updates are no longer interrupdates. We revamped the left pane to unobtrusively show you when a new version of Signal is available
- Two new official sticker packs. Swoon’s work has been featured in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, Galerie L.J. in Paris, the Museum of Sketches for Public Art in Sweden, and in hidden spaces in neighborhoods around the world. Now you can display it in the gallery of your own conversations too.


Signal Desktop 1.31.0
- Send a in a heartbeat. Reactions make it easy to quickly reply with how you feel
- Emoji images have been updated to version 12


Signal Desktop 1.30.1
- Change log not available for this version


Signal Desktop 1.30.0
- Make privacy stick: Create your own custom sticker packs (File > Create/Upload Sticker Pack)


Signal Desktop 1.29.6
- This release fixes a connectivity issue to Signal servers


Signal Desktop 1.29.5
- Change log not available for this version


Signal Desktop 1.29.4
- Fixes an issue where the most recent messages of a conversation wouldn't appear on first load of a conversation
- Fixes an issue where a received standalone conversation timer update might be ignored
- Fixes an issue where a view-once message viewed on another device might not result in a viewed state in desktop
- Fixes an issue where a 'Identity key changed' error might show repeatedly on attempted messages sends to a contact


Signal Desktop 1.29.3
- We peeled off the "Sticker Pack Installed" reminders that some users were seeing multiple times per day


Signal Desktop 1.29.2
- Make privacy stick: Stickers are now available in Signal


Signal Desktop 1.29.1
- Focus and accessibility enhancements when confirmation dialogs are displayed


Signal Desktop 1.29.0
- Explore a new set of keyboard shortcuts with CTRL+/ or CMD+/
- Try navigating around the application with Tab and Shift+Tab to take a break from the mouse


Signal Desktop 1.28.0
- A new set of keyboard shortcuts (hit CTRL+/ to see the list)
- Improved keyboard accessibility (try navigating around with Tab and Shift+Tab)


Signal Desktop 1.27.4
- Change log not available for this version


Signal Desktop 1.27.3
- Unless it's footage of total darkness, video thumbnails should no longer appear as black squares. You can also click on any video to immediately pause playback
- Switch between multiple desktop spaces on macOS without missing anything. Signal messages won't be marked as read until the window is in focus
- Support for Zoom In and Zoom Out on Windows and Linux
- If you always maximize Signal Desktop on Windows, this preference will now remain in effect when the app restarts
- We fixed a bug that sometimes prevented conversations from being displayed if the composition box contained a long draft message. We also added a few improvements around scrolling behavior and accessibility


Signal Desktop 1.27.2
- Brings back the orange highlight on Windows which previously came along with any message notification
- Fixes a startup issue present on some Linux distributions


Signal Desktop 1.27.1
- Find your new favorite feature. Full-text search is everything that you have been looking for. Quickly locate any message, whether in one conversation or across all of them
- Write a story-length Signal message using the new roomier composition mode. Got writer's block? No problem. Unplug and come back to your saved draft
- We improved startup and scrolling performance to get you to your messages faster


Signal Desktop 1.26.2
- Change log not available for this version


Signal Desktop 1.26.0
- Use emoji autocomplete to quickly locate the perfect character as you