Curlew

Curlew Multimedia Converter:
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Description:
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Easy to use, Free and Open-Source Multimedia converter for Linux.
Curlew written in python and GTK3 and it depends on (ffmpeg/avconv).

Main Features:

- Easy to use with simple user interface.
- Hide the advanced options with the ability to show them.
- Convert to more than 100 different formats.
- Show file informations (duration, remaining time, estimated size, progress value).
- Allow to skip or remove file during conversion process.
- Preview file before conversion.
- Convert a specified portion of file.
- Combine subtitle with video file.
- Show error details if exist.
- And more ...


Dependencies:
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For Curlew:

- python >= 3.3
- python3-gi >= 3.12
- python3-dbus
- gir1.2-gtk-3.0 >> 3.12
- libav-tools >= 0.8 (or ffmpeg)
- libavcodec-extra (Ubuntu/Debian)
- xdg-utils
- mediainfo
- gnome-icon-theme-symbolic

For installer (setup.py):

- librsvg2-bin (or something similar) to convert .svg to .png.
- intltool-debian (or intltool) to compile translations files.

NB: This dependencies names may change if you are using another distribution than Ubuntu/Debian or its sons.


License:
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Waqf public license.
Please see: LICENSE-ar.txt/LICENSE-en.txt files for more informations.


Installation:
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In terminal, run the following (as root):
> python3 setup.py install --prefix=/usr
Or run script (as root):
> ./install


Remove (Uninstall):
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In terminal run the following (as root):
> python3 setup.py uninstall
Or run script (as root):
> ./uninstall


Clean Project:
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> sudo python3 setup.py clean


Installation from PPA (from NoobsLab.com PPA):
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sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/apps
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install curlew


Translation:
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If you want to translate *Curlew* to your language please:
- Take the latest "curlew.pot" file from source (located in po folder) and translate it manually or by using poedit.
- Rename it to your language key (ex: en.po for English language)
- Send me an email at: chamfay@gmail.com and attach your po file and i will update it soon :)

0.2.2
* Added -Use CSD- option, to enable/disable HeaderBar.
* Limited Favorite list to only 10 elements.
* Fixed bug when add files/folders contains special characters.
* Updated translations and some other changes.

0.2.1
* Fix bugs.

0.2.0
* Check availability of codecs according to encoder
* Show availabe codecs.
* Enhanced video thumbnail (showed with correct aspect ratio).
* New favorite list
* Add global menu (Gnome Shell)
* Allow to choose a player.
* Allow to edit formats.
* Enhanced interface.
* ...

....
See Changelog file.