changelog

what’s new in helumi. the mac app updates by itself.

  1. helumi 0.3.1

    15 october 2026

    new features

    • share files or entire folders with a linkright-click a folder in finder and choose copy share link. people see everything inside, open any file, or download it all at once. new files you add show up on the link too.

  2. helumi 0.3

    15 october 2026

    new features

    • access your files from your phone or any pcjust open helumi.app. your photos and videos are with you, even when your mac isn’t.
    • end-to-end encryptedonly you can see your files. not even helumi. private photos and work documents stay private.
    • edit big videos directly from helumiedit in davinci, imovie, capcut, final cut or premiere pro with your footage in helumi. work on huge projects without filling up your mac.
    • use your files with claude, chatgpt, cursorthey open and save your files right in helumi, as often as they like. no extra copies filling your space, and share links keep working.

    improvements

    • let anyone send you filesshare links and file requests got new pages, work from your phone, and stay end-to-end encrypted.
    • more space for lifetimeadd a monthly plan on top of your 1 tb. grow your space without losing your lifetime deal.
    • upload time leftsee “4 min left” while files upload, so you know when it’ll be done.
    • your files are safeif helumi ever closes, you get 90 days’ notice. enough time to move every file.

  3. helumi 0.2.9

    3 october 2026

    new features

    • share links and file requests, right in finder. send big files without opening another app.

    improvements

    • finder options stay after a restart, so you don’t have to turn them on again.

    fixes

    • the app icon, and a simpler installer.

  4. helumi 0.2.8

    3 october 2026

    new features

    • 5 gb free for everyone. try helumi before you pay.

    fixes

    • setup works even when you open helumi from downloads. no more stuck installs.
    • setup opens the right settings page, so you’re not hunting for the switch.

  5. helumi 0.2.7

    2 october 2026 · launch day 🎉

    improvements

    • your drive comes back after updates. no need to reconnect.

  6. helumi 0.2.0 – 0.2.6

    1 october 2026 · before launch

    new features

    • orbit is now helumi, with a new logo.

    improvements

    • faster uploads, instant renames and deletes. it feels like a normal mac folder.
    • find any file with a shortcut, without digging through folders.

    fixes

    • deleted folders no longer come back.
    • no more freezing on open.