Note: This is another use case for how tags can help organize and locate related items across EPIM’s modules. Check a previous post for another example: Tips: How to Make EPIM an Essential Recipe Book.

Paulette will retire in six months and is learning that she has a lot to coordinate.

She lives and works in the U.S., and her company has provided a retirement planning package. It includes guidelines for working with her Human Resources Department, enrolling in health care, and reviewing her retirement income. There are suggested tasks, a schedule, and contacts for government agencies and employee services.

A long-time user of EPIM Pro, Paulette is familiar with its features. Still, she is concerned that preparing for retirement will require more organization than she has used so far in EPIM. She surmises that categories and tags may help and has researched online for tips.¹

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We're pleased to announce the immediate availability of EPIM Mail and EPIM Pro 12.5.3. This update focuses on improving stability, synchronization, and overall performance, with key fixes for Tags Explorer, calendar display, Google sync, and startup reliability.

If you'd like to check out the detailed version history, please visit the Version History page.

We recommend all users update to the latest version to benefit from these fixes and enhancements.

Download EPIM 12.5.3 now and enjoy a more stable and efficient experience! And as always, thank you for using EPIM!

EssentialPIM has issued its second major release of 2025—version 12.5.

I wrote last time that EPIM 12.5 introduced too many significant enhancements for one post and focused on changes that affect the appearance and streamline certain functions.

We'll continue by exploring enhancements to the date/time functions and changes in the Passwords module.

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We’re excited to announce the release of EPIM 12.5.2, the latest update to our streamlined productivity suite. This release refines EPIM Pro and EPIM Mail with new features and important fixes.

Highlights of this update include the ability to hide the Quick Add Bar for Tasks in the sidebar, template selection on the customized view bar for the Kanban Board in Tasks, and an enhanced display of tags for events across different Calendar views. In addition, you can now set the Portable version of EPIM as your default email client (just be sure to run it as administrator).

This update also includes various other optimizations and bug fixes to make EPIM faster and more reliable.

Get the latest enhancements by downloading EPIM Pro and EPIM Mail from our website.

Update today to enjoy the latest improvements!

EssentialPIM has issued its second major release of 2025—version 12.5.

This release is different, and I say this as a 20-year user. Version 12.5 feels like a new era in EPIM's development.

• The architecture has advanced from 32-bit to 64-bit, which is designed for better performance and security, improvements that beta testers confirmed.
• The free version has been retooled into an advanced email manager and renamed accordingly, EssentialPIM Mail.
• EssentialPIM has been rebranded. In our typical zeal for shortcuts, users have often shortened the name to EPIM. Now, it is official. EssentialPIM is EPIM Mail (free) and EPIM Pro (paid).

While laying the groundwork for the future, v12.5 introduces numerous enhancements and adjustments, too many to discuss in one post.

To understand the changes, I like to dig behind the descriptions in the release notes and discover differences from prior versions. Accordingly, there are numerous “before” and “now” screenshots in this post, and the headings tie back to those in the version history. I'll group them into two categories: appearance and streamlined handling.

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We’re happy to introduice EPIM 12.5.1, the latest update to our productivity suite now with a shorter, sharper name replacing EssentialPIM. This release brings key improvements to both EPIM Pro and EPIM Mail, enchancing reliability and overall user experience.

For the list of changes, visit our Version History page.

Experience the refined power of EPIM Pro and EPIM Mail by downloading version 12.5.1 from our website.

Your feedback fuels our progress and we remain dedicated to providing the best productivity tool for you. Thank you for choosing EPIM!

We’re excited to announce the release of EssentialPIM 12.5, a landmark update that brings powerful enhancements to our productivity suite, alongside two other exciting developments.

Full Transition to 64-Bit Architecture

EssentialPIM has fully embraced a 64-bit architecture, delivering improved performance, enhanced memory management, stronger security, and greater scalability. This upgrade is especially beneficial for business users and those working with large databases, ensuring smoother operations and future-ready reliability.

EssentialPIM Free Becomes EssentialPIM Mail

Our free edition has been rebranded as EssentialPIM Mail, and it will always remain free. This new identity highlights its focus as a premier email management solution. EssentialPIM Mail now boasts advanced features, including full Exchange support, message translation, PGP encryption, canned responses, email flagging, and more.

What's New in EssentialPIM 12.5

This release introduces a wide range of enhancements and refinements to elevate your productivity. Here’s what’s included:

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We’re excited to announce the release of EssentialPIM 12.2.2, a minor update packed with improvements and fixes designed to make your productivity workflow smoother, faster and more efficient.

What’s New & Improved in Version 12.2.2:

• Improved Inline Image Handling – Better support for adding and displaying images within your email messages.
• Faster Email Rule Setup – Create new rules by duplicating existing ones, ideal for setting up similar rules without starting from scratch.
• Refined Customized Task Views – The "No Template" option now correctly reverts to previous settings after applying a custom template.
• Enhanced Display for Enlarged Fonts – Visual improvements ensure better readability and layout when enlarged fonts are selected in Appearance settings.
• General Stability and Performance Improvements – Numerous minor bug fixes in the Mail module and overall performance optimizations.

This update is now available for all users. If you already have EssentialPIM installed, simply check for updates within the app via the Help -> Check for Updates menu. New users can download the latest version here.

EssentialPIM has issued several releases since our year-end review of 2024, including the major v12.2. You can find a summary of the changes on the Blog & News Page.

Let's look at some of the more significant enhancements in EPIM v12.2. The changes fall broadly into two categories:

• More ways to organize your information, and
• Seeing it better.

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We're excited to announce the release of EssentialPIM 12.2.1 - a minor update that brings not just bug fixes but also several valuable improvements.

You can now disable dynamic column resizing in all table views by right-clicking a column header. EPIM also gains support for automatic system theme matching, which can be configured in Appearance settings.

Mail sync with IMAP accounts has been further optimized, ensuring smoother performance and reliability. We've also addressed issues with customized view templates in Calendar and Tasks and fixed a permission-related bug that prevented item deletion in EPIM Pro Business.

As always, this update includes minor bug fixes to keep your workflow smooth and efficient.

We encourage all users to update and enjoy the latest improvements. Thank you for your continued support!