Ghost Release: 2.1.1

TL;DR

Ghost 2.1.1: Bug Fix Release for Image Handling and Keyboard Support

This minor release addresses two important bugs: one preventing GIF and SVG images from being properly handled during upload, and another affecting code text expansions on German keyboards. These fixes ensure content creators can work with various image formats without unexpected conversions and improve editor usability for international users.

Highlight of the Release

• Fixed GIF images being incorrectly converted to PNG format during upload
• Disabled image optimization for SVG/SVGZ files to prevent unwanted conversion to PNG
• Fixed code text expansions not working properly on German keyboards (Windows/macOS)

Migration Guide

No migration steps are required for this update. This is a minor bug fix release that can be installed directly without any special considerations.

Upgrade Recommendations

We recommend all Ghost users upgrade to version 2.1.1, especially if you:

• Work with GIF or SVG image formats in your content
• Use a German keyboard layout on Windows or macOS

This is a minor bug fix release with no breaking changes, making it a safe and straightforward upgrade from version 2.1.0.

Bug Fixes

Image Handling Fixes

• Fixed an issue where GIF images were being incorrectly converted to PNG format during upload (#9853, refs #9848)
• Disabled image optimization for GIF files as a temporary solution until the sharp library supports the latest version of libvips
• Disabled image optimization for SVG/SVGZ files as a permanent solution to prevent unwanted conversion to PNG format

Editor Improvements

• Fixed code text expansions not triggering properly when using German keyboards on Windows and macOS (TryGhost/Admin#1042)

New Features

No new features were introduced in this release. This is a bug fix release focused on resolving specific issues with image handling and keyboard support.

Security Updates

No security fixes were included in this release.

Performance Improvements

No specific performance improvements were included in this release. The focus was on bug fixes related to image handling and keyboard support.

Impact Summary

Ghost 2.1.1 addresses two specific but important usability issues. The image handling fix ensures that GIF and SVG files maintain their original format during upload, which is crucial for content that relies on these formats (such as animations or vector graphics). The keyboard fix improves the editing experience for German keyboard users by ensuring code text expansions work as expected.

These changes, while targeted, significantly improve the content creation experience for affected users and maintain Ghost's commitment to providing a reliable and consistent publishing platform across different environments and use cases.

Full Release Notes