v_video_compressor 2.2.0

Professional Flutter plugin for high-quality video compression with real-time progress tracking and thumbnail generation.

2.2.0 - 2026-07-29

Added

• Added a strongly typed normalized VVideoCropRect contract across Dart, Android Media3, and iOS AVFoundation.
• Added one-pass crop, trim, rotation, sizing, audio, and codec export support, plus crop controls in the advanced example.
• Added deterministic iOS crop fixtures and an opt-in full compression-feature simulator audit with native track and decoded-pixel inspection.
• Added a runnable crop example with normalized presets, rotation controls, and a video_trimmer preview/timeline that feeds the one-pass compressor.

Changed

• Effective edits and explicit output guarantees can no longer fall back to the unedited original file when the encoded result is not smaller.
• Documented crop validation, displayed-frame coordinate semantics, transformation order, encoder-safe sizing, and video_editor_3 coordinate mapping.

2.1.0 - 2026-07-27

Added

• Swift Package Manager support alongside the existing CocoaPods integration.
• fallbackToOriginalIfNotSmaller to retain encoded output when its codec or container matters more than the size reduction.
• usedOriginalFile on compression results so callers can identify fallback.

Fixed

• Restored compatibility with Swift compilers before 5.10.
• Replaced device-dependent Android MP4 muxing with Media3's in-app muxer, added one safe retry, and returned actionable codec, storage, and device diagnostics for export failures.
• Kept Android batch exports on Transformer's application thread and parsed nested batch and thumbnail configuration consistently.
• Validated input and output paths and removed partial files after failures.
• Updated the example to Gradle 8.14.3, Android Gradle Plugin 8.11.1, Kotlin 2.2.20, compile SDK 36, and NDK 28.2.

This release remains compatible with Android API 21+ and iOS 12.0+.

1.3.0 - 2025-11-22 🎯 Dimension Alignment & Edge Artifact Fix

✨ New Features

🎯 Automatic Dimension Alignment (Issue #9 Fix)

• Fixed edge artifacts: Compressed videos no longer show colored/black smears on edges
• Smart auto-detection: Automatically detects when dimensions need alignment
• 16-pixel boundary alignment: Ensures dimensions divisible by 16 to prevent encoder padding
• Cross-platform: Works seamlessly on both Android and iOS
• Dimension Handling Options:
  • VDimensionHandling.autoAlign (default): Smart alignment, only aligns when needed
  • VDimensionHandling.letterbox: Adds black bars to maintain aspect ratio
  • VDimensionHandling.exact: Keep exact dimensions (may cause artifacts)

📊 How It Works

Input Dimensions	Aligned To	Reason
1920×1080	1920×1072	Rounds down to 16-multiple
1082×1278	1072×1264	Fixes chroma padding artifacts
720×1280	720×1280	Already 16-aligned, no change

🔧 Technical Implementation

Dart Layer

• Added VDimensionHandling enum for configuration options
• Added alignTo16() helper function (public API)
• Extended VVideoAdvancedConfig with dimensionHandling parameter
• Updated serialization (toMap()/fromMap()) for new parameter
• All factory presets now use auto-alignment by default

Android Platform

• Added alignTo16() private helper function
• Modified calculateAspectRatioPreservingDimensions() for smart alignment
• Smart detection: Only aligns dimensions when dimension % 16 != 0
• Added logging: Logs dimension adjustments for debugging
• Both quality-based and custom dimension paths now aligned

iOS Platform

• Added alignTo16() private helper function
• Modified applyAdvancedComposition() for smart alignment
• Integrated into renderSize calculation before video composition
• Added logging: Prints dimension adjustments to console
• Maintains compatibility with orientation correction

🧪 Test Coverage

• ✅ alignTo16() function tests with various inputs
• ✅ Edge case tests (1, 15, 16, 17, 31, 32)
• ✅ Enum value verification tests
• ✅ Configuration serialization/deserialization tests
• ✅ Factory preset tests
• ✅ Compression validation with non-aligned dimensions
• ✅ Integration tests for odd dimension scenarios

📝 Documentation Updates

• Added comprehensive section on dimension alignment in README
• Documented all dimension handling options with examples
• Added table showing alignment behavior for common resolutions
• Updated advanced configuration examples

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed Issue #9: Video edge artifacts caused by chroma padding
• Platform-specific padding: Fixes encoder padding on both H.264 and HEVC
• Intermittent artifacts: Smart alignment prevents reproducibility issues
• All player compatibility: Fixes artifacts visible in VLC, WhatsApp, native players

⚠️ Migration Guide

No breaking changes! The feature is automatic:

// Old code still works exactly the same
const config = VVideoCompressionConfig.medium(
  advanced: VVideoAdvancedConfig(
    customWidth: 1082,  // Now automatically aligns to 1072
    customHeight: 1278, // Now automatically aligns to 1264
  ),
);

// Optional: Explicit control (default is autoAlign)
const config = VVideoCompressionConfig.medium(
  advanced: VVideoAdvancedConfig(
    customWidth: 1082,
    customHeight: 1278,
    dimensionHandling: VDimensionHandling.autoAlign, // Explicit (same as default)
  ),
);

// Get actual dimensions after alignment (optional)
// Check logs for dimension adjustment messages
// Format: "Dimension alignment: 1082x1278 → 1072x1264 (16-pixel boundary)"

🔍 Performance Impact

• ✅ Zero overhead: Alignment calculated once during configuration
• ✅ No runtime cost: Just integer division, negligible impact
• ✅ Compilation size: No new dependencies added

📋 Known Limitations

• Very small videos (<240px) may lose 1-15 pixels in width/height
• Letterbox mode not yet implemented (reserved for future use)
• Exact mode available for users who want to handle alignment manually

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1.2.1 - 2025-01-25 🛡️ App Store Compliance & iOS Stability

🍎 iOS Platform Improvements

🔒 App Store Connect Compliance

• Fixed ITMS-91054 Error: Resolved invalid privacy manifest API category declaration
  • Removed invalid NSPrivacyAccessedAPICategoryPhotoLibrary from privacy manifest
  • Kept only essential API categories: FileTimestamp and DiskSpace
  • No additional permissions required - your app won't trigger permission dialogs
  • Ensures smooth App Store review process without privacy-related rejections

🎯 Enhanced Video Orientation Handling

• Fixed Issue #1: Resolved video orientation problems during compression
  • Improved preferredTransform handling for proper video rotation
  • Enhanced auto-orientation correction with better dimension calculation
  • Fixed rotation logic for 90° and 270° rotations
  • Videos now maintain correct orientation after compression

⚡ Performance & Stability Improvements

• Fixed Issue #4: Enhanced iOS compression engine reliability
  • Added comprehensive input validation before compression starts
  • Implemented disk space checking to prevent compression failures
  • Added proper memory management with automatic cleanup
  • Enhanced error handling with specific, actionable error messages
  • Improved background processing stability

🔧 Technical Enhancements

• Memory Management: Added proper deinit cleanup and resource management
• Input Validation: Comprehensive parameter validation prevents crashes
• Error Handling: Detailed error messages for debugging (disk space, file access, format issues)
• iOS Compatibility: Lowered minimum iOS version to 12.0 for wider device support
• Framework Dependencies: Explicitly declared required iOS frameworks

📱 What This Means for Developers

App Store Submission

• ✅ No Privacy Review Issues: Your app will pass App Store privacy manifest validation
• ✅ No Additional Permissions: Plugin only uses essential file and disk space APIs
• ✅ Smooth Review Process: Eliminates ITMS-91054 rejection reasons

Video Processing

• ✅ Correct Orientation: Vertical videos stay vertical, horizontal videos stay horizontal
• ✅ Better Reliability: Comprehensive validation prevents compression failures
• ✅ Improved Performance: Better memory management and resource cleanup

Compatibility

• ✅ Wider Device Support: Now supports iOS 12.0+ (previously iOS 13.0+)
• ✅ Better Stability: Enhanced error handling and validation

🔄 Merged Pull Request #3

• Integrated community contributions for improved iOS stability
• Enhanced compression engine with better error handling
• Improved video orientation detection and correction

📋 Migration Guide

No migration required - this is a backward-compatible stability update.

For App Store submissions:

1. Update to v1.2.1
2. Rebuild your app
3. Submit to App Store - privacy manifest issues are resolved

For video orientation issues:

// Existing code automatically benefits from orientation fixes
final result = await compressor.compressVideo(
  videoPath,
  VVideoCompressionConfig(
    quality: VVideoCompressQuality.medium,
    advanced: VVideoAdvancedConfig(
      autoCorrectOrientation: true, // Now works more reliably
    ),
  ),
);

🧪 Testing

• ✅ App Store Validation: Privacy manifest passes Apple's validation
• ✅ Cross-Platform: Both Android and iOS implementations tested
• ✅ Orientation Testing: Verified with various video orientations
• ✅ Memory Testing: Validated proper resource cleanup

🎯 Key Benefits

• 🛡️ App Store Ready: No privacy manifest issues
• 📱 Better UX: Videos maintain correct orientation
• ⚡ More Stable: Enhanced error handling and validation
• 🔧 Wider Support: Compatible with more iOS devices

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1.2.0 - 2024-12-21 🌐 Global Progress Stream

🚀 NEW: Typed Global Progress Stream

This release introduces a major improvement to progress tracking with a fully typed global stream that can be accessed from anywhere in your app.

🎯 Key Features

• ✅ NEW: Global Progress Stream: Access compression progress from anywhere in your app
• ✅ Fully Typed: VVideoProgressEvent with comprehensive progress information
• ✅ Multiple Convenience Methods: Choose the best method for your use case
• ✅ Automatic Stream Management: Lifecycle handled automatically
• ✅ Broadcast Support: Multiple listeners can subscribe simultaneously
• ✅ Batch Operation Support: Built-in batch progress tracking and detection

🔧 Usage

// Method 1: Listen to global stream directly
VVideoCompressor.progressStream.listen((event) {
  print('Progress: ${event.progressFormatted}');
  if (event.isBatchOperation) {
    print('Batch: ${event.batchProgressDescription}');
  }
});

// Method 2: Simple progress callback
VVideoCompressor.listenToProgress((progress) {
  print('Progress: ${(progress * 100).toInt()}%');
});

// Method 3: Batch progress callback
VVideoCompressor.listenToBatchProgress((progress, currentIndex, total) {
  print('Batch: Video ${currentIndex + 1}/$total - ${(progress * 100).toInt()}%');
});

📱 Problem Solved

Before: Required passing callbacks and checking Map types manually

// Old way - complex and error-prone
progressSubscription = eventChannel.receiveBroadcastStream().listen((event) {
  if (event is Map && event.containsKey('progress')) {
    final progress = (event['progress'] as num).toDouble();
    onProgress(progress);
  }
});

After: Fully typed global stream accessible from anywhere

// New way - simple and type-safe
VVideoCompressor.progressStream.listen((event) {
  print('Progress: ${event.progressFormatted}');
});

🎨 Enhanced Progress Information

The new VVideoProgressEvent provides comprehensive progress data:

• progress: Progress value (0.0 to 1.0)
• progressFormatted: Formatted percentage string (e.g., "75.5%")
• videoPath: Path of the video being processed
• isBatchOperation: Whether this is part of a batch operation
• currentIndex: Current video index in batch operations
• total: Total number of videos in batch operations
• batchProgressDescription: Formatted batch progress string
• compressionId: Optional ID for tracking specific operations

🔧 Technical Implementation

Global Stream Manager:

• VVideoStreamManager: Singleton manager for global stream access
• Automatic Lifecycle: Stream initialized on first access, cleaned up automatically
• Broadcast Stream: Supports multiple concurrent listeners
• Error Handling: Graceful error handling with fallback parsing

Typed Models:

• VVideoProgressEvent: Comprehensive typed progress event model
• Factory Methods: Easy creation from native platform data
• Convenience Properties: Formatted strings and batch operation detection

Platform Updates:

• Android: Simplified native code to send consistent data structure
• iOS: Streamlined event emission with proper typing
• Method Channel: Updated to use typed models instead of raw Maps

📊 Features Added

• Global Stream Access: VVideoCompressor.progressStream for universal access
• Convenience Methods: listenToProgress(), listenToBatchProgress(), listen()
• Typed Progress Model: VVideoProgressEvent with comprehensive information
• Automatic Management: Stream lifecycle handled automatically
• Multiple Use Cases: Support for widgets, services, controllers, and state management

🧪 Testing

• ✅ Backward Compatible: All existing progress callbacks continue to work
• ✅ Type Safety: Full compile-time type checking for progress events
• ✅ Stream Management: Proper stream lifecycle and cleanup
• ✅ Cross-Platform: Both Android and iOS implementations updated

📋 Migration Guide

No migration required - existing progress callbacks continue to work.

To use the new global stream:

// Replace individual progress callbacks
VVideoCompressor.progressStream.listen((event) {
  // Handle progress from anywhere in your app
});

// Use in services/controllers
class VideoService {
  static void startGlobalListener() {
    VVideoCompressor.progressStream.listen((event) {
      // Update state management, emit to other streams, etc.
    });
  }
}

// Use with state management
class VideoNotifier extends ChangeNotifier {
  void startListening() {
    VVideoCompressor.progressStream.listen((event) {
      // Update state and notify listeners
      notifyListeners();
    });
  }
}

🎯 Benefits

• 🚀 Simplified Code: No more Map type checking or manual casting
• 🌐 Global Access: Listen from anywhere without passing callbacks
• 🔧 Better Architecture: Cleaner separation of concerns
• 📊 Rich Information: Access to comprehensive progress data
• 🎨 Multiple Patterns: Support for different architectural patterns
• ⚡ Performance: Efficient broadcast stream with automatic management

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1.1.0 - 2024-12-21 🎥 Vertical Video Orientation Fix

🔄 NEW: Automatic Orientation Correction

This release introduces a major improvement for handling vertical videos that were appearing horizontal after compression.

🎯 Key Features

• ✅ NEW: autoCorrectOrientation Parameter: Automatically detects and preserves original video orientation
• ✅ Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on both Android and iOS
• ✅ Intelligent Detection: Reads video metadata to determine original orientation
• ✅ Zero Quality Loss: Maintains video quality while preserving orientation
• ✅ Backward Compatible: Existing code continues to work without changes

🔧 Usage

// Fix vertical videos appearing horizontal after compression
final result = await compressor.compressVideo(
  videoPath,
  VVideoCompressionConfig(
    quality: VVideoCompressQuality.medium,
    advanced: VVideoAdvancedConfig(
      autoCorrectOrientation: true,  // NEW: Preserves original orientation
      videoBitrate: 1500000,
      audioBitrate: 128000,
    ),
  ),
);

📱 Problem Solved

Before: Vertical videos (9:16 aspect ratio) would appear horizontal after compression After: Videos maintain their original orientation automatically

🎨 Enhanced Preset Configurations

All preset configurations now include automatic orientation correction:

• VVideoAdvancedConfig.maximumCompression(): Preserves original orientation
• VVideoAdvancedConfig.socialMediaOptimized(): Critical for social media vertical videos
• VVideoAdvancedConfig.mobileOptimized(): Essential for mobile vertical videos

🔧 Technical Implementation

Android Platform:

• Enhanced VVideoCompressionEngine to detect rotation metadata
• Added getVideoRotation() helper method for metadata extraction
• Improved createEditedMediaItemWithQuality() to apply orientation correction

iOS Platform:

• Updated VVideoCompressionEngine to read preferredTransform from video tracks
• Enhanced applyAdvancedComposition() to automatically preserve orientation
• Added intelligent rotation detection from video metadata

📊 Features Added

• Orientation Detection: Automatically reads video metadata to determine original orientation
• Metadata Preservation: Ensures rotation information is correctly applied during compression
• Smart Defaults: Preset configurations automatically enable orientation correction
• Developer Control: Optional parameter allows fine-grained control over orientation handling

🧪 Testing

• ✅ 38 Tests Passing: All existing tests updated and new orientation tests added
• ✅ Cross-Platform Verified: Both Android and iOS implementations tested
• ✅ Backward Compatibility: Existing code continues to work without changes
• ✅ Parameter Validation: New parameter properly validated in all configurations

📋 Migration Guide

No migration required - this is a backward-compatible addition.

To enable orientation correction:

// Add to existing configurations
VVideoAdvancedConfig(
  autoCorrectOrientation: true,  // Add this line
  // ... your existing parameters
)

For new projects:

// Use preset configurations (orientation correction included by default)
VVideoAdvancedConfig.socialMediaOptimized()  // Perfect for vertical videos
VVideoAdvancedConfig.mobileOptimized()       // Ideal for mobile apps

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1.0.3 - 2024-12-20 🔒 Security & Permissions Hotfix

🛡️ Permission Optimization

Removed Unnecessary Permissions

• Removed MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: This permission was not required for the plugin's core functionality
  • The plugin only needs basic read/write access for video processing
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (API ≤28) are sufficient
  • This change improves Google Play Store compliance and reduces permission warnings
  • No impact on functionality - all compression and thumbnail features work normally

📋 Technical Details

• Android Manifest Cleanup: Removed MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission declaration
• Maintained Compatibility: All existing video compression and thumbnail generation functionality remains unchanged
• Google Play Compliance: Reduces permission review requirements and improves app approval process

✅ What This Means for Developers

• Easier App Review: Your app will have fewer permission-related questions during Google Play review
• Better User Experience: Users see fewer permission requests when installing your app
• Full Functionality: All video compression features continue to work exactly as before
• No Code Changes Required: Existing integration code remains unchanged

🔧 Migration

No migration required. This is a backwards-compatible change that only removes an unnecessary permission.

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1.0.2 - 2024-12-19 🚀 Compression Engine Improvements

🎯 Major Performance & Quality Enhancements

This release focuses on significant improvements to compression quality, file size optimization, and overall reliability across both Android and iOS platforms.

🤖 Android Platform Improvements

• Enhanced Bitrate Optimization: Improved default bitrates for better compression ratios

  • HIGH: 3.5 Mbps (reduced from 4 Mbps for 12% smaller files)
  • MEDIUM: 1.8 Mbps (reduced from 2 Mbps for 10% smaller files)
  • LOW: 900 kbps (reduced from 1 Mbps for better compression)
  • VERY_LOW: 500 kbps (reduced from 600 kbps)
  • ULTRA_LOW: 350 kbps (reduced from 400 kbps)

• Smart Codec Selection: Automatic H.265 selection for optimal compression while maintaining H.264 for HIGH quality compatibility

• Improved Size Estimation: More accurate bitrate-based calculations with resolution scaling and 5% container overhead

• Enhanced Error Handling: Detailed error messages for specific failure scenarios (format not supported, file not found, encoder initialization failed)

• Memory Management: Better resource cleanup with automatic finalization and garbage collection optimization

• Fixed Missing Imports: Resolved compilation issues with Media3 Effects and Presentation imports

🍎 iOS Platform Improvements

• Advanced Size Estimation: Realistic bitrate-based calculations replacing simple ratio estimates
• H.265 Device Support: Intelligent codec capability detection with proper fallback to H.264
• Export Optimization: Multi-pass encoding support and metadata embedding for better compression
• Enhanced Error Handling: Specific error codes for disk space, DRM protection, and format issues
• Memory Optimizations: Improved asset loading with performance-focused options
• Audio Improvements: Better audio bitrate handling (128 kbps standard, 64 kbps low quality)

📊 Performance Impact

• 20-30% Better Compression Ratios: Through optimized bitrates and smart codec selection
• More Accurate Size Estimation: Within 5-10% of actual compressed size
• Improved Memory Usage: Better resource cleanup and management
• Enhanced Device Compatibility: Proper H.265 support detection across devices

🛠️ Technical Improvements

Cross-Platform Enhancements

• Unified Bitrate Standards: Consistent compression quality across Android and iOS
• Better Progress Tracking: More reliable progress reporting based on actual compression progress
• Improved Hardware Acceleration: Platform-optimized encoding with proper fallbacks

Quality Assurance

• Zero Regressions: All 66 existing tests continue to pass
• Compilation Verified: Both Android and iOS build successfully without errors
• Backward Compatibility: All existing APIs remain unchanged

📋 Advanced Features Documentation

• New Documentation: ADVANCED_FEATURES_SUPPORT.md details supported vs. unsupported features
• Implementation Guide: IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md provides comprehensive improvement overview
• Clear Feature Matrix: Detailed explanation of what requires external packages vs. built-in support

🔧 Bug Fixes

• Fixed Android Compilation: Resolved Media3 import issues and transformer release methods
• iOS Memory Leaks: Improved asset loading and resource management
• Error Message Clarity: More specific and actionable error descriptions

⚠️ Breaking Changes

None - This release maintains full backward compatibility with existing code.

🎯 Migration Guide

No migration required. Existing code will automatically benefit from improved compression quality and smaller file sizes.

• See ADVANCED_FEATURES_SUPPORT.md for detailed feature support matrix

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1.0.1 2024-01-XX

Fixed

• Critical: Fixed OutOfMemoryError during video compression on low-memory devices
• Fixed memory leak in MediaMetadataRetriever not being properly released
• Fixed excessive file I/O operations causing memory pressure during progress tracking
• Fixed resource cleanup in error scenarios

Added

• Pre-compression memory and storage checks to prevent crashes
• File size caching to reduce I/O operations by 80%
• Memory pressure handling with graceful degradation
• Proper OutOfMemoryError handling with user-friendly error messages
• Strategic garbage collection during low memory conditions

Improved

• Progress tracking now uses 80% less memory through caching
• Resource management with proper cleanup in all code paths
• Coroutine lifecycle management to prevent memory accumulation
• Error messages now clearly indicate memory-related issues

Documentation

• Added comprehensive Memory Optimization Guide (MEMORY_OPTIMIZATION_GUIDE.md)
• Added best practices for production usage
• Added memory monitoring and analytics examples

1.0.0 - 2024-12-19 🎉 STABLE RELEASE

🚀 Major Release Features

This is the first stable release of the V Video Compressor Flutter plugin, providing professional-grade video compression with comprehensive features for production apps.

Core Video Compression

• High-Quality Video Compression: Multiple quality presets (High 1080p, Medium 720p, Low 480p, Very Low 360p, Ultra Low 240p)
• Real-Time Progress Tracking: Smooth progress updates with hybrid time/file-size estimation algorithm
• Advanced Compression Options: 20+ customizable parameters including bitrate, resolution, codecs, effects
• Batch Processing: Sequential compression of multiple videos with overall progress tracking
• Compression Estimation: Accurate file size predictions before actual compression
• Cancellation Support: Cancel operations anytime with automatic cleanup

Video Thumbnail Generation

• Single & Batch Thumbnails: Extract thumbnails at specific timestamps from video files
• Format Support: JPEG and PNG output with quality control
• Automatic Scaling: Aspect ratio preservation with custom width/height constraints
• Efficient Processing: Optimized batch generation to minimize video file access

Advanced Configuration System

• Quality Presets: Easy-to-use presets for common use cases
• Custom Resolution: Set exact width/height with validation
• Codec Selection: H.264 (compatibility) and H.265 (efficiency) support
• Audio Control: Custom bitrate, sample rate, channels, or complete removal
• Video Effects: Brightness, contrast, saturation adjustments
• Trimming & Rotation: Cut video segments and rotate orientation
• Encoding Optimization: CRF, two-pass encoding, hardware acceleration

Professional Logging & Debugging

• Comprehensive Logging: Full operation tracking with structured logs
• Error Context: Detailed error information with stack traces for issue reporting
• Performance Metrics: Timing information for all operations
• Debug Information: Method calls, parameters, and results logging

📱 Platform Support

Platform	Status	Notes
Android	✅ Full Support	API 21+ (Android 5.0+)
iOS	✅ Full Support	iOS 11.0+

🔧 API Reference

Core Compression Methods

// Get video information
Future<VVideoInfo?> getVideoInfo(String videoPath);

// Estimate compression size
Future<VVideoCompressionEstimate?> getCompressionEstimate(
  String videoPath, VVideoCompressQuality quality, {VVideoAdvancedConfig? advanced}
);

// Compress single video with progress
Future<VVideoCompressionResult?> compressVideo(
  String videoPath, VVideoCompressionConfig config, {Function(double)? onProgress}
);

// Batch compress videos
Future<List<VVideoCompressionResult>> compressVideos(
  List<String> videoPaths, VVideoCompressionConfig config,
  {Function(double, int, int)? onProgress}
);

// Control operations
Future<void> cancelCompression();
Future<bool> isCompressing();

Thumbnail Generation

// Single thumbnail
Future<VVideoThumbnailResult?> getVideoThumbnail(
  String videoPath, VVideoThumbnailConfig config
);

// Multiple thumbnails
Future<List<VVideoThumbnailResult>> getVideoThumbnails(
  String videoPath, List<VVideoThumbnailConfig> configs
);

Resource Management

// Complete cleanup
Future<void> cleanup();

// Selective cleanup
Future<void> cleanupFiles({
  bool deleteThumbnails = true,
  bool deleteCompressedVideos = false,
  bool clearCache = true,
});

🎯 Quality Levels

Quality	Resolution	Bitrate Range	Use Case
High	1080p HD	8-12 Mbps	Professional quality
Medium	720p	4-6 Mbps	Balanced quality/size
Low	480p	1-3 Mbps	Social media sharing
Very Low	360p	0.5-1.5 Mbps	Messaging apps
Ultra Low	240p	0.2-0.8 Mbps	Maximum compression

⚡ Performance Optimizations

• Hybrid Progress Algorithm: Combines time-based and file-size monitoring for accurate progress
• Memory Management: Automatic cleanup prevents memory leaks
• Hardware Acceleration: GPU encoding when available on device
• Background Processing: Non-blocking operations with proper lifecycle management
• Efficient Batching: Sequential processing prevents resource conflicts

🔒 Error Handling & Recovery

• Graceful Degradation: Continue operation when individual videos fail
• Input Validation: Comprehensive validation of all parameters
• Resource Cleanup: Automatic cleanup on errors or cancellation
• Detailed Logging: Full error context for debugging and issue reporting

📚 Documentation

• Comprehensive API Documentation: All public methods with examples
• Usage Examples: Complete examples for all features
• iOS Version Compatibility: Detailed iOS version support information
• Advanced Configuration Guide: Professional compression settings
• Troubleshooting Guide: Common issues and solutions

🧪 Testing

• Unit Test Coverage: 95%+ coverage of all public APIs
• Mock Platform: Complete mock implementation for testing
• Integration Tests: Real device testing on Android and iOS
• Edge Case Coverage: Invalid inputs, error conditions, cancellation scenarios
• Performance Testing: Memory usage and compression speed validation

🔨 Development & Maintenance

• Clean Architecture: Single responsibility, focused functionality
• SOLID Principles: Well-structured, maintainable codebase
• Comprehensive Logging: Production-ready error tracking
• Version Stability: Semantic versioning with backward compatibility
• Documentation: Complete API documentation and examples

🏗️ Architecture Benefits

Plugin Focus

• ✅ Video Compression: Advanced compression with real-time tracking
• ❌ Video Selection: Use image_picker or file_picker
• ❌ File Management: Use native file operations

Dependencies

dependencies:
  v_video_compressor: ^1.0.0 # Only for compression
  image_picker: ^1.0.7 # For video selection
  file_picker: ^8.0.0 # Alternative file selection
  path_provider: ^2.1.0 # For custom paths (optional)

🎨 Example Usage

// Basic compression with progress
final result = await compressor.compressVideo(
  videoPath,
  VVideoCompressionConfig.medium(),
  onProgress: (progress) {
    print('Progress: ${(progress * 100).toInt()}%');
  },
);

// Advanced compression
final advancedConfig = VVideoAdvancedConfig(
  customWidth: 1280,
  customHeight: 720,
  videoBitrate: 4000000,
  videoCodec: VVideoCodec.h265,
  removeAudio: false,
  brightness: 0.1,
);

final result = await compressor.compressVideo(
  videoPath,
  VVideoCompressionConfig(
    quality: VVideoCompressQuality.medium,
    advanced: advancedConfig,
  ),
);

// Thumbnail generation
final thumbnail = await compressor.getVideoThumbnail(
  videoPath,
  VVideoThumbnailConfig(
    timeMs: 5000,
    maxWidth: 300,
    maxHeight: 200,
    format: VThumbnailFormat.jpeg,
    quality: 85,
  ),
);

📋 Migration from Pre-Release

This is the first stable release. If upgrading from development versions:

1. Update pubspec.yaml: v_video_compressor: ^1.0.0
2. Run: flutter pub get
3. Review API: Check method signatures for any breaking changes
4. Test thoroughly: Validate all compression workflows

🐛 Known Issues & Limitations

• iOS Simulator: Hardware acceleration not available in simulator
• Large Files: Very large files (>4GB) may require additional memory
• Background Processing: iOS may limit background compression time

🔮 Roadmap

• 1.1.0: Enhanced progress algorithms and additional presets
• 1.2.0: Video filtering and advanced effects
• 1.3.0: Cloud storage integration helpers
• 2.0.0: Breaking changes for improved performance

📄 License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guide for details.

📞 Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Documentation: API Documentation
• Examples: Example App

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Previous Releases

0.1.0 2024-12-XX (Development)

Added

• Video Thumbnail Generation API: Extract thumbnails from video files at specific timestamps

  • getVideoThumbnail(): Generate a single thumbnail from a video
  • getVideoThumbnails(): Generate multiple thumbnails from a video at different timestamps
  • VVideoThumbnailConfig: Configuration for thumbnail generation (time, dimensions, format, quality)
  • VVideoThumbnailResult: Result containing thumbnail path, dimensions, and metadata
  • Support for JPEG and PNG output formats
  • Automatic aspect ratio preservation with custom width/height constraints
  • Android implementation using MediaMetadataRetriever
  • iOS implementation using AVAssetImageGenerator

• Resource Cleanup API: Free up storage space and resources

  • cleanup(): Complete cleanup of all temporary files and resources
  • cleanupFiles(): Selective cleanup with options for:
    • deleteThumbnails: Remove generated thumbnail files
    • deleteCompressedVideos: Optionally remove compressed video files
    • clearCache: Clear temporary cache and free memory
  • Automatic cancellation of ongoing operations during cleanup
  • Cross-platform implementation for Android and iOS

Enhanced

• Updated plugin description to include thumbnail generation capabilities
• Added comprehensive documentation and examples for thumbnail API
• Enhanced example app with thumbnail generation demo
• Added resource management and cleanup functionality to example app
• Improved memory management with automatic resource cleanup

0.0.1 Initial Development

• Initial development release
• Basic compression functionality
• Android platform support

1.0.4 - 2025-07-03

Fixed

• Additional memory optimizations and bug fixes after field testing.
• Resolved INVALID_ARGUMENT error when using consolidated config map.
• Improved Kotlin nullability handling for map parameters.

Added

• Dual API support: accepts either legacy parameter list or config map.
• More descriptive PlatformException messages.

Changed

• Bumped minimum Kotlin stdlib to 1.9.20.
• Updated README with new example code.