Dark mode

Posts: 2 · homer.simpson 1 Feb 2020, 03:32

Hello,
great program!!

Will you implement a dark mode? I would really appreciate that!!!

Posts: 143 · Radish 1 Feb 2020, 12:26

"Dark Mode"? Dark mode of what? What do you mean? You haven't said anything about what you are referring to.

Posts: 2 · homer.simpson 2 Feb 2020, 06:25

Hello Radish,

thanks for the reply!
With dark mode I mean something like Win10 natively offers for its apps,
i.e. an user interface with White text over Dark gray bagkground (instead of black on white like now FFS is).

Best regards,
Marco

Posts: 7 · awvalenti 2 Feb 2020, 21:41

Hello! I'd appreciate a dark mode, too.

I was going to post links to dark modes sample images, but got a "Listen, Spammer" notice. So, please, visit DuckDuckGo or Google and search for "Windows dark mode" :).

Posts: 4 · mbrass 22 Apr 2020, 11:52

"Added image outlines for improved dark mode support", from the latest 10.23 changelog.

However, I can't seem to find a "Dark mode" option, not on Windows anyway. My system is set to dark mode, should it be automatic?

Posts: 4 · mbrass 1 Nov 2020, 21:18

Currently on 11.3 . It works great as usual, but still no dark mode on Windows :-(

Any particular reason why?

Posts: 2946 · Plerry 2 Nov 2020, 11:38

Why waste effort on cosmetics?
Better spend that time on (even further) improving or adding functionality!

Posts: 4866 · xCSxXenon 3 Nov 2020, 19:54

I believe Mac OS has dark mode supported, hence the changelog. No news for Windows though. Would be nice, but not really a big deal as I don't spend much time in the GUI.

Posts: 4 · mbrass 3 Nov 2020, 21:27

Why waste effort on cosmetics?
Better spend that time on (even further) improving or adding functionality! Plerry, 02 Nov 2020, 11:38

I wholeheartedly agree, but:

1 - The Linux (and Mac?) version does have a dark mode, so the groundwork may be done already.
2 - This is a personal thing, but I'm willing to buy the Donation Edition again if it's implemented :-P

Posts: 9 · nurbles 11 Dec 2020, 16:53

Why waste effort on cosmetics? Plerry, 02 Nov 2020, 11:38

"Cosmetics" can be extremely important to vision-challenged users. If the "standard" dark mode cannot be implemented -- and it seems like a real P.I.T.A. (I tried to do it for one of my native win32 apps) except for UWP apps -- perhaps options to choose colors and fonts could be added instead. Then we could at least set it up for our favorite mode.

Does anyone actually switch dark mode on/off every day and work in both modes?

Posts: 3 · GiulioP 24 Feb 2021, 08:44

I was about to start a new 3d asking about a possibility of having a dark mode theme for FFS .... and someone else already asked that! is it an option which is taken under consideration? thanks!

Posts: 4866 · xCSxXenon 25 Feb 2021, 15:08

A lot of times colors aren't hard-coded, but pulled from OS colors. So if a color is decided from "title color" in Windows 10, it would be black. From some 'hacked' together dark modes I have seen, that is likely the case, which means changing it isn't isn't as simple as color selection. I'm all for dark mode, but not when there are more critical changes to be made, for a one-person team. In time hopefully

Posts: 1 · Oravendi 15 Mar 2021, 18:21

I would like to see a Dark Theme also. I know from a functional point it doesn't improve how the program works but it makes it more enjoyable to use with windows 10. As programmers it's easy to overlook how a program looks but this is such a great program, why not make it a outstanding program? Thanks.

Posts: 9 · max5637 1 Apr 2021, 07:46

Dark Theme please.

Let's give a fresh, moderm and eye saving Dark look to FreeFileSync. Dark Theme is the future and more than that protect eyes. I have Dark Theme on everything I can both on PC and smartphone and when I open FreeFileSync is a punch in the eye with all that light on my 27" monitor. Eyes come first. Let's move FreeFileSync out from 1990 and move to 2020 decade ... or you prefer to have your great piece of software looks old and obsolete?

Posts: 1 · metisit 2 May 2021, 23:31

+1 for dark mode / honor windows system settings

Posts: 9 · max5637 17 May 2021, 11:16

Eyes health is not cosmetic. My life changed after moving from Light to Dark Mode. I am committed to switch off as many pixels as possible on my screen.

Posts: 16 · woody 13 Jun 2021, 11:19

Eyes health is not cosmetic. My life changed after moving from Light to Dark Mode. I am committed to switch off as many pixels as possible on my screen. max5637, 17 May 2021, 11:16

I absolutely second that.
Dark Mode would be a very welcome addition indeed.

Posts: 9 · domag 22 Jul 2021, 10:00

Hello,
"Dark Mode" is more comfortable and healthier for the eyes. No matter the environment is light or dark. Dark Mode is also energy-saving and even more beautiful. The option to set a software to dark should actually be made mandatory. :) Most professional software vendors have been doing it for a long time. But FreeFileSync is still a great software and you don't look a gift horse in the mouth, thank you very much!

Posts: 9 · max5637 23 Jul 2021, 13:57

I agree FreeFileSync is a great software. For such reason we should all send requests to help the Developer Team to make it even better. It is not a critic. It is a help.

Posts: 2 · gobsmacked 11 Sep 2021, 10:23

+1 for dark mode!

Posts: 4 · Schurn 1 Oct 2021, 13:09

+10.000.000.
for DARK MODE.

Some posts ago, someone mentioned a dark mode in mac os - really true? (Can't find it - Catalina 10.15.7, system is on dark mode but ffs is brighter than 1000 stars...)

Greets,
Shurn

Posts: 2 · Orko 11 Oct 2021, 16:08

+1 for dark mode! gobsmacked, 11 Sep 2021, 10:23

Next +1 for dark mode for Windows👍

Please, a dark mode would make FreeFileSync perfect! I don't like bright white screens. It feels like they are yelling at me...

Posts: 6 · Hersir 30 Oct 2021, 23:30

+1 for dark mode 👍

Posts: 9 · domag 31 Oct 2021, 09:43

A Dark mode seems to be difficult to insert in a software. Or it certainly costs a lot of hours of work. If that should be the problem for a great added value that makes a software much better and more professional, then I would like to propose a little fundraising campaign for that. ? This feature would be worth something to me personally...

Posts: 4 · Schurn 31 Oct 2021, 11:01

If it is really a question of manpower, I would certainly agreee to the idea of fundraising.
Any proposals?

Posts: 9 · domag 31 Oct 2021, 11:19

I have now simply donated another five Euros. With the request for Darkmode. But also with a thanks to all the already existing software. Done! This should not be a demand, but a legitimate incentive and I hope this does not seem arrogant or something. It should not seem now as if you can have everything for money. Really makes sense but only if others also act so...

Posts: 9 · max5637 31 Oct 2021, 13:05

Could please the Main Architect reply about Dark Mode? Are you willing to develop it? Thanks

Posts: 2 · gobsmacked 31 Oct 2021, 13:45

+1 for dark mode
I'm sure a lot of users prefer dark mode but don't post here.
From what I read in some articles dark mode isn't a quick task, but it can be done if the developers find a good incentive.

Posts: 9 · max5637 31 Oct 2021, 15:16

A good incentive should be keep the product up to date with latest trends and users preferences.

Posts: 4866 · xCSxXenon 31 Oct 2021, 16:37

For free? Nah, working on the bugs/issues that are currently present is a way better idea.

Posts: 9 · domag 1 Nov 2021, 13:14

@ xCSxXenon
1.) That goes without saying
2.) Missing the topic
3.) Downright destructive here, sorry

Posts: 4866 · xCSxXenon 1 Nov 2021, 15:31

It's not destructive at all? What is destructive is underhand attacking the dev by implying he is choosing not to keep up with the "latest trends and users preferences" for his software, that he develops for 100% free, when he could otherwise use his limited free time to fix actual issues. It's open source, feel free to contribute to the dark mode progress.

Posts: 9 · max5637 2 Nov 2021, 07:22

@xCSxXenon

I believe the conversation is taking a direction which is not right. There is a forum and users are communicating what they would like to see in the product to make it better. No one is attacking anyone. No one is going to destruct anyone. Would you like to implement the Dark Theme? Great. No? We will survive. That's it.

Posts: 2 · lunacie 8 Jan 2022, 21:13

I'd like to add my request for dark mode as well. I work entirely in a very dark environment to which my eyes must adjust, with my computer's and all apps' UI darkened to not blow my night vision. Huge white rectangles are a non-starter for me, as it will interrupt my work for 30 minutes each time I do so, while my eyes readjust to the dark. Really grateful for any help here. I'd do it myself but have absolutely no coding skills.

Posts: 2 · Orko 8 Jan 2022, 21:47

good bye good old windows... with a dark theme in linux mint freefilesync is in dark mode too. so this is solved for me :-)

Posts: 2 · lunacie 8 Jan 2022, 21:51

Linux is, unfortunately, not an option for me, so the windows dark mode request is my only path forward.

Posts: 4 · tx42 13 Mar 2022, 00:37

+100,000,003,027 votes for dark mode. I know not everyone needs it, or gets what it is for, but for those of us who do rely on dark mode it is essential. Unless anyone knows a hack to get this dark on a mac?

Posts: 9 · domag 25 Mar 2022, 06:31

I have now simply donated another five Euros. With the request for Darkmode. But also with a thanks to all the already existing software. Done! This should not be a demand, but a legitimate incentive and I hope this does not seem arrogant or something. It should not seem now as if you can have everything for money. Really makes sense but only if others also act so... domag, 31 Oct 2021, 11:19

Paying increases the chances of Dark Mode. Also makes it easy ....

Posts: 4866 · xCSxXenon 4 Apr 2022, 14:40

Because it doesn't exist? Can you read?

Posts: 4 · tx42 4 Apr 2022, 14:58

Because it doesn't exist? Can you read? xCSxXenon, 04 Apr 2022, 14:40

No need to get snarky mate. Clearly not everyone is quite as brilliant as you…

Posts: 7505 · Zenju 5 Apr 2022, 12:26

I can't seem to find a "Dark mode" option, not on Windows anyway. vidmate apk download insta downloader tumenvid, 04 Apr 2022, 06:56

And another case where a seemingly "inattentive" poster, ist just some ordinary spammer...

Posts: 4866 · xCSxXenon 5 Apr 2022, 17:24

Because it doesn't exist? Can you read? xCSxXenon, 04 Apr 2022, 14:40
No need to get snarky mate. Clearly not everyone is quite as brilliant as you… tx42, 04 Apr 2022, 14:58

Doesn't take brilliance to read, just basic common sense. Take your spam elsewhere

Posts: 4 · tx42 5 Apr 2022, 18:01

Because it doesn't exist? Can you read? xCSxXenon, 04 Apr 2022, 14:40
No need to get snarky mate. Clearly not everyone is quite as brilliant as you… tx42, 04 Apr 2022, 14:58
Doesn't take brilliance to read, just basic common sense. Take your spam elsewhere xCSxXenon, 05 Apr 2022, 17:24

And now the joke is on you my friend, because you didn’t take the time to read that I’m not the one who asked the question… I’m just a passerby who saw your unpleasant and unnecessary response. I suggest you take your arrogance elsewhere… 😘

Posts: 4866 · xCSxXenon 5 Apr 2022, 19:48

No need to get snarky mate. Clearly not everyone is quite as brilliant as you… tx42, 04 Apr 2022, 14:58
Doesn't take brilliance to read, just basic common sense. Take your spam elsewhere xCSxXenon, 05 Apr 2022, 17:24
And now the joke is on you my friend, because you didn’t take the time to read that I’m not the one who asked the question… I’m just a passerby who saw your unpleasant and unnecessary response. I suggest you take your arrogance elsewhere… 😘 tx42, 05 Apr 2022, 18:01

I'll stay since I've helped plenty of people with their FFS endeavors and will continue to do so. It's not arrogant to expect people to do the absolute bare minimum. "I've tried nothing and I'm out of ideas!"

Posts: 3 · kxc 7 Apr 2022, 18:38

macOS Terminal

defaults write org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync  NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance 0

(press return)

defaults write org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync  NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance 1

(undo)

Posts: 11 · Elhem Enohpi 1 May 2022, 18:09

@kxc, thanks for the "defaults write" tip to get dark mode on Mac, exactly what I wanted! I had no idea it was already available.

Maybe this should be the default setting (follow the System appearance for dark or light mode)? I think a lot of other people would like this, so if not the default, it could be in the FAQ, manual, or in the preferences or something, to make it a little easier to find...

Posts: 4 · tx42 1 May 2022, 18:42

macOS
Terminal
defaults write org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance 0 kxc, 07 Apr 2022, 18:38

@kxc you are a lifesaver - thank you!

Posts: 3 · kxc 1 May 2022, 20:55

@kxc, thanks for the "defaults write" tip to get dark mode on Mac, exactly what I wanted! I had no idea it was already available.

Maybe this should be the default setting (follow the System appearance for dark or light mode)? I think a lot of other people would like this, so if not the default, it could be in the FAQ, manual, or in the preferences or something, to make it a little easier to find... Elhem Enohpi, 01 May 2022, 18:09

It’s not build in the app, it’s a MacOS app system code. You can use it on many apps. Just change the follow url.

Posts: 9 · domag 1 May 2022, 21:08

Thank you!, but now the problem is solved only for apple users. This corresponds to about 7% of all PC users...

Posts: 7505 · Zenju 2 May 2022, 07:33

macOS
Terminal
defaults write org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance 0 kxc, 07 Apr 2022, 18:38

Can the resulting color scheme be considered ready for release?

There isn't any macOS dark-mode specific code in FFS at all. FFS just tries to consider system colors and fonts as good as it can on any platform.