Blog: v3.9.7

Author: yaira2

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+title: Announcing Files Preview v3.9.7
+description: Announcing Files Preview v3.9.7 for users of the preview version.
+thumbnail: /blog-resources/preview/Hero.png
+date: 4/22/2025
+author: files-community
+---
+
+Today we are releasing **Files Preview v3.9.7** for users of the preview version. New users can get started from our [download page](/download/). If you'd like to support the project, consider purchasing Files on the [Microsoft Store](ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NSQD9PKV3SS&cid=FilesWebsite) or sponsoring us on [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/yaira2). Your support is greatly appreciated but entirely optional.
+
+## Changes
+
+### Refreshed Release Notes experience
+
+We've replaced the Release Notes dialog with a dedicated tab that opens automatically after updating Files. This makes it easier to explore what's new and improved in each release.
+
+### Placeholder content for an empty sidebar
+
+When all sidebar sections are hidden, placeholder content is now displayed to improve usability and provide helpful context.
+
+<figure>
+    <img src="/blog-resources/v4/EmptySidebar.png" alt="Sidebar placeholder content" />
+    <figcaption>Sidebar placeholder content</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+### Settings context menu
+
+Right-clicking the settings button now opens a context menu with an option to directly access the settings JSON file.
+
+<figure>
+    <img src="/blog-resources/v4/SettingsContextMenu.png" alt="Settings context menu" />
+    <figcaption>Settings context menu</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+### Customizable size formats
+
+You can now customize how file size units are displayed. This setting is available on the [Files & folders](/docs/customize-settings/files-and-folders/) settings page, giving you more control over how information is presented.
+
+<figure>
+    <img src="/blog-resources/v4/SizeFormatSetting.png" alt="Size format setting" />
+    <figcaption>Size format setting</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+### Automatic encoding detection for ZIP files
+
+We've added support for automatic encoding detection when extracting ZIP files. If needed, you can override the encoding manually from the extract archive dialog.
+
+<figure>
+    <img src="/blog-resources/v4/ArchiveEncoding.png" alt="Extract archive dialog" />
+    <figcaption>Extract archive dialog</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+### UTF-8 encoding for ZIP creation
+
+When creating ZIP archives, Files now uses UTF-8 encoding by default, ensuring better compatibility across different systems.
+
+## Fixes
+
+### Updates
+
+- Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur durring updates.
+
+### Toolbar
+
+- Fixed an issue where toolbar buttons sometimes displayed the wrong icon state.
+- Fixed an issue where the extract button was sometimes missing from the toolbar.
+- Fixed the menu label for overflow items in the toolbar.
+
+### File sorting
+
+- Fixed sorting issues with files containing #-# numbering.
+- Fixed an issue where name sorting was case-sensitive.
+
+### Git
+
+- Fixed errors that sometimes occurred with shortcuts in Git repositories.
+
+### Properties
+
+- Fixed an issue where **Cleanup** and **Format** options were incorrectly displayed for Cloud Drives.
+
+## Conclusion
+
+As always, we appreciate your feedback and suggestions on how we improve Files. You can reach us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/files) and on [GitHub](https://github.com/files-community/Files/).
+
+Thank you for using Files! 😊
+
+---
+
+Download Files Preview from the [Microsoft Store](ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NSQD9PKV3SS&cid=FilesWebsite) | Sponsor us on [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/yaira2/)