nextcloud / nextcloud/server

Add preview support for .flac files

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0. Needs triage enhancement feature: previews and thumbnails
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

When I upload my music collection in FLAC, I cannot see any preview of them in the file list.

Describe the solution you'd like

FLAC is a commonly used open lossless audio format with royalty-free licensing. It would be very useful if Nextcloud added native support for previewing it like for .mp3 files.

Describe alternatives you've considered

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Research direction

No implementation files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the existing MP3 preview handling in Nextcloud server and compare how file-list previews are selected. Done means FLAC files display a native preview in the file list.

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Assessment

Domain
audio-video-rtc
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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