Dark mode

[domag]

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

[xCSxXenon]

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.

[max5637]

@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.

[lunacie]

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.

[Orko]

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

[lunacie]

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

[tx42]

+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?

[domag]

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...

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

[xCSxXenon]

Because it doesn't exist? Can you read?

[tx42]

Because it doesn't exist? Can you read?

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

[Zenju]

I can't seem to find a "Dark mode" option, not on Windows anyway. vidmate apk download insta downloader

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

[xCSxXenon]

Because it doesn't exist? Can you read?

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

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

[tx42]

Because it doesn't exist? Can you read?

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

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

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… 😘

[xCSxXenon]

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

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

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… 😘

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!"

[kxc]

macOS Terminal

defaults write org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync  NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance 0


(press return)

defaults write org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync  NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance 1


(undo)

[Elhem Enohpi]

@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...

[tx42]

macOS
Terminal
defaults write org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance 0

@kxc you are a lifesaver - thank you!

[kxc]

@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...

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.

[domag]

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

[Zenju]

macOS
Terminal
defaults write org.freefilesync.FreeFileSync NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance 0

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.

[Elhem Enohpi]

I would say the theme is not perfect, but it's good enough for me, and it's a major improvement over the light theme for my eyes, so I'm quite happy with it... The main thing I notice is that the icons in the destination side, that display what's going to happen (green arrow etc.) and the file icons, have a bright green background. But it's only on the destination, in the source side they have a dark background as I'd expect. Also in the preferences and sync options windows, some of the text is a little dark, but still readable. I could post a screenshot if it helps.

[Elhem Enohpi]

The green background is too bright here:


And some of the text like "Identify equal files" here is too dim (actually it's too dim in light mode too) and the links are a little too dark blue:


But nothing really bad.

If you switch macOS between dark and light themes while FFS is running, it follows and changes automatically, but there are a couple of small glitches: the text of the Compare and Synchronize buttons doesn't switch, nor the background of the stats at the bottom. Switching from dark to light, you get:


(Button text is still white)


(Background is still black)

But if you quit FFS and restart it, it's fine.

I think you could have FFS set this pref by default. If the above minor glitches could be fixed, that would be great, but even if not, I think it would be ok. Maybe there could be a setting in the preferences window instead of "defaults write" in Terminal to disable it. But I think the great majority of people who use dark mode on Mac would really appreciate having it, even just the way it is now. As I said, I'm happy to have found this!

[Schrotty]

A Dark Mode for PC User was great and hope it's coming. For me the best Sync Tool on my PC.

[000]

Bump. This would be FANTASTIC. Thanks!

[Blue_Lizard]

Came here to post this. I have a problem with my eyes and dark mode is the only thing that helps.

As always, excellent app. Love it.

[Zenju]

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" :).

Can you send me the text via email? I'm always interested to fix false-positive detections.

[Zenju]

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" :). get-vidmateapp.c0m/home get-mobdroapk.c0m

Wow, you're brazen! The web server rightfully wasted time of your life! 😂
Your account was deleted.

[spongetti]

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...

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

Thank you very much for this great tool. I would also like to come back to the topic of "Dark Mode", because some of the users think that it is more important to focus on the essential functions and on stability in the further development of FFS. I agree with that. Nevertheless, an eye-friendly dark display is an important feature for me as well, especially since I have to spend a lot of time at the computer. This was also a reason why I decided to donate and I think if enough interested people are also already to make a small contribution than Dark Mode will be available one day.

[matrixman222]

+1 for Dark mode, great program I use to sync several big data directories I deal with, but a white screen burns my eyes out in a dark room.

Surprised it hasn't been implemented, changing several programs/OS I use to have a dark theme has just been heaven, the only relation I can see to this Dark Mode hesitation is like the Filezilla FTP devs hating dark mode (For whatever reason, give it a search on their forums. or the recent topic on their community "Seriously, where is the dark theme ??")

If the linux version of FFS has it already, why not windows?

[Zenju]

Microsoft is pushing hard promoting their "UWP-Apps", which is getting all the latest Windows features, like dark mode. Win32 is left by the wayside, with only the bare minimum support. 'Missing dark mode support' is a deliberate problem to push developers away from Win32:
https://github.com/wxWidgets/wxWidgets/issues/19223

[arland]

Microsoft is pushing hard promoting their "UWP-Apps", which is getting all the latest Windows features, like dark mode. Win32 is left by the wayside, with only the bar minimum support. 'Missing dark mode support' is a deliberate problem to push developers away from Win32:
https://github.com/wxWidgets/wxWidgets/issues/19223

[therube]

(I'll simply state that "Dark" does not work, for me.
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1792047)

[Dan_Agaf]

+1. I support dark mode/theme

[KevCarrico]

+1 i support dark mode... thank you for this amazing program!

[born2code]

+1 for a dark theme/mode.
After 50 years of coding, my eyes really don't cope well with all that white around.

[KuroOneHalf]

I'd also like to join others in requesting a dark mode. As someone who spends a lot of time at the computer, bright programs and sites are quite uncomfortable to use, and dark mode is much more comfortable. Almost everything I use regularly has dark mode. This is one of the last programs to lag behind. I'd happily donate again if it helped push this up in the priority queue.

[littlepeter]

Yes, this is a amazing update. +1 for a dark theme mode on Free File Sync.

[markabx]

For what it is worth. I would also like to request a Black Mode. For years I have lived on Samsung's Dark Mode, and Samsung Internet & Firefox Ad-Free Apps.

It is such a pleasure to not see any more ads, and to have a black background.

[RoiJaune]

No ads, free, fast, easy to use, light with many options... Free Sync is an excellent tool! Thank you!
Probably the best sync software I tested! Only one option is missing: the dark mode!
Like many people I work in a dark environment and this option will help me to save my eyes ;)
Another idea: it would be awesome to change the iconset for the buttons! (Like we can do it in winrar for example)

[zlagos]

It is a very big failure that there is no dark mode. It should be implemented as soon as possible. It's the only app I use that doesn't have it.
And I suggest that it should only be available to those who contribute donations. It would be one more incentive.
In the many years I have been using this program, this is the first time I have requested something.
I wouldn't do it if I didn't need to, I have vision problems, I'm an elderly person and white damages my old eyes.

[Synchronizator]

[...]
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
[...]

Me too

[c0rupted]

I'd really LOVE a dark theme.

[domag]

Technically, this is not a big problem. Unfortunately, the developer does not see the need here. So that's it, bad luck...

[Zenju]

Technically, this is not a big problem. Unfortunately, the developer does not see the need here. So that's it, bad luck...

Really not a technical problem??? Tell me, how do you implement dark mode cross platform (Windows, Linux, macOS) when using the wxWidgets toolkit?

[domag]

I don't mean a toggle switch anymore. Just everything permanently darker. No big tech. Problem.

[woody]

I don't mean a toggle switch anymore. Just everything permanently darker. No big tech. Problem.

I would absolutely support that; just permanently in dark mode. This is where most applications are headed nowadays in general, and for a good reason.

[Zenju]

Even such a brute force method (which is a terrible solution IMO), wouldn't be enough as most colors are taken over from the OS color theme (which BTW is never dark for Win32 apps such as FFS, no matter the dark mode setting of the OS). So you'd have to (try[!] to) overwrite and hard-code each an every color, and the app would look like crap cross-platform.

[domag]

The application already looks bad now. But it already works very well...Thanks again...

[xCSxXenon]

lol It doesn't look bad at all, just not as good as dark mode would look
No dark mode is better than bad dark mode though

[el_beaver]

I upgraded to the Donation Edition hoping to get Dark Mode on Windows. I hope it will be implemented soon, and thank you for this amazing piece of software. Will make another donation when this is enabled. :D
Thank you!!!