MusicGlass

MusicGlass is a desktop application specifically built for converting audio files and cover images into video content optimized for social platforms. It streamlines the process of creating promotional or visualizer videos by combining music tracks with static artwork through a direct drag-and-drop interface.

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• Audio-driven video generation. The software takes an audio file in MP3 or WAV format and merges it with a single image (JPG or PNG) to produce a complete MP4 video. The output video duration automatically matches the length of the input audio track, ensuring perfect synchronization without manual trimming or editing.
• High-speed encoding via Rust and HandBrakeCLI. The multimedia processing core relies on Rust and HandBrakeCLI to handle video encoding tasks. This backend choice provides efficient MP4 generation, significantly reducing export times compared to conventional video editing workflows.
• Automatic metadata extraction from audio files. When an audio file is loaded, MusicGlass scans its ID3 tags to retrieve the artist name and song title. This extracted information can be utilized for on-video text overlays or file naming during the export process.
• Drag-and-drop workspace interface. The main user interface features two distinct drop zones: one dedicated to audio files and another for cover artwork. This design removes the need for file browsing dialogs, allowing for rapid project assembly.
• One-click export with platform-specific presets. Integrated export profiles automatically adjust video resolution, bitrate, and format to meet the technical specifications of YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. A single button press initiates the encoding process with the optimal settings for the chosen platform.
• Glassmorphic visual design language. The graphical interface implements a modern frosted-glass aesthetic across all panels, windows, and interactive components. This visual style is consistently rendered on macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
• Interactive micro-animations for UI elements. Buttons, drag areas, and controls provide visual feedback through subtle scale changes, opacity shifts, and smooth transitions. These animations respond to both mouse hover events and user clicks.
• Native support for high-DPI displays. The application interface scales correctly on Retina and other high-pixel-density screens, maintaining sharp text and crisp graphical elements without blurring or distortion.
• Standard audio and image format compatibility. The program accepts MP3 and WAV files for audio input, alongside JPEG and PNG formats for cover images. No pre-conversion or external preprocessing is required before importing media.
• SvelteKit frontend with Rust backend architecture. The user interface is constructed using SvelteKit and styled with TailwindCSS, while the video processing engine is implemented in Rust. This architectural split ensures a responsive UI layer combined with maximum encoding performance.
• Cross-platform automated builds via GitHub Actions. The project utilizes GitHub Actions to automatically compile and package releases for all major desktop platforms. Pre-built binaries are generated for macOS, Windows, and Linux with each release.

MusicGlass was created by GitHub user eliasbuenosdias. Development commenced prior to the earliest public commits, establishing the application as a focused tool for rapid music video generation. The software is written primarily in SvelteKit for the frontend interface and Rust for the video processing backend, leveraging HandBrakeCLI for encoding operations.

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