hydrusnetwork / hydrusnetwork/hydrus

Add the option to convert a file to another filetype.

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Description

Add the option to convert a file to another filetype in Right Click File > Manage.
Example: in Right Click File > Manage > Convert Filetype select the new filetype Webp > PNG.
Maybe overwrite the old file, or create a new one while preserving the old.

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Research direction

Start at the Right Click File > Manage menu and trace how existing file-management actions are implemented. Check how the application currently handles filetype conversion and whether it can preserve or overwrite the original. Done means a selected file can be converted to another supported type from the menu, with the chosen original-file behavior working consistently.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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