LibreCuts

LibreCuts is a free, open-source video editor for Android that prioritizes simplicity and efficiency. With LibreCuts, you can easily select and edit videos while managing permissions seamlessly.

Features

• Trim: Remove unwanted parts from the beginning or end of a video clip.
• Overlay: Place text or image on top of video clip.
• Audio: Manage soundtracks, including adding music or voiceovers.
• Scale: Adjust the size of a video or image within the frame.
• Merge: Combine multiple video clips into one continuous video.
• Rotate: Change the orientation of a video clip to correct its angle.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Android Studio
• Android SDK

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/tharunbirla/LibreCuts.git

2. Open the project in Android Studio:

   • Launch Android Studio and select "Open an existing Android Studio project."
   • Navigate to the cloned directory and select it.

3. Build the project:

   • Click on "Build" in the menu, then select "Make Project."

4. Run the app:

   • Connect an Android device or start an emulator.
   • Click on the "Run" button in Android Studio.

Permissions

LibreCuts requires the following permissions to function properly:

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: To read videos from the device.
• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: (for older Android versions) To save edited videos.
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To show notifications related to video editing.
• READ_MEDIA_AUDIO/VIDEO/IMAGES: For accessing media files on devices running Android 13 (API level 33) and above.

Code Structure

• MainActivity.kt: The main entry point of the app where video selection and permission management are handled.
• VideoEditingActivity.kt: The activity where the video editing functionalities will be implemented.

Screenshots

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to create a pull request or open an issue.

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit your changes.
4. Push to the branch.
5. Submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

• Special thanks to the contributors and libraries that made this project possible.
• Inspired by the need for a simple, open-source video editor for Android.