Microsoft has released PowerToys Dev Preview v0.103.3131.0, marking the sixth Dev build in two weeks as the company approaches a stable version set for November 15. The update introduces the ability to paste clipboard images as JPEG files, significantly reducing file sizes, along with richer rendering capabilities for Command Palette Adaptive Cards. Additional fixes have been implemented for various features, including FancyZones and Keyboard Manager, ensuring improved performance and reliability. As this is a Dev preview, users are advised to proceed with caution and wait for the stable release if they prefer a more reliable experience

PowerToys Dev Preview 0.103.3131 Adds JPEG Paste and Richer Command Palette Cards

Microsoft released PowerToys Dev Preview v0.103.3131.0 on November 10, the sixth Dev build in two weeks as the company closes in on stable 0.103 for November 15. The headline addition lets you paste clipboard images as adjustable-quality JPEGs, with a 13 MB PNG shrinking to a 986 kB file. Command Palette Adaptive Cards also gain richer native rendering, adding progress bars, badges, icons, and rounded corners. A spread of smaller fixes lands for FancyZones, Keyboard Manager, File Locksmith, and ZoomIt along the way.

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