Immich has rolled out version 3.4.1, a patch release focused on squashing bugs and resolving a notable performance issue that affected shared links. This update is recommended for all self-hosted users looking to keep their photo management smooth and reliable.
The most significant improvements target backend performance. A query related to shared link cover images has been optimized, which should eliminate the slowdowns users experienced when accessing shared albums. Additionally, a fix to the queue job status query ensures that background tasks are fetched more efficiently, reducing unnecessary strain on the server.
Several other bugs have been addressed across the platform. The server now correctly maps .hif files to the image/heif MIME type, expanding compatibility with high-efficiency image formats. On the web interface, the info panel filename alignment has been fixed, and the detail panel now displays filenames correctly. Advanced search filters are now properly highlighted when camera filters are active, making it easier to see what filters are applied at a glance. For self-hosted deployments using monitoring, the Prometheus exporter has been adjusted to listen on all network interfaces, not just localhost. Workflow step fields now receive their default values as expected.
Under the hood, the backup integration has been updated to version 1.16.0, bringing the latest improvements to that feature. This release also marks the first contributions from new community members, continuing the collaborative spirit of the Immich project. A full list of changes is available on the project’s GitHub releases page.