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-This is a [Next.js](https://nextjs.org) project bootstrapped with [`create-next-app`](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/api-reference/cli/create-next-app).
+# Video Shorts Editor
+
+A modern web application for trimming and converting videos to portrait format, perfect for creating Shorts, Reels, and TikTok content.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Simple Video Upload**: Easily upload your videos directly from your device
+- **Precise Trimming**: Set exact start and end points for your video clips
+- **Portrait Format**: Automatically converts videos to 9:16 aspect ratio (1080x1920)
+- **User-Friendly Interface**: Intuitive controls and real-time preview
+- **Fast Processing**: Quick trimming and conversion with progress tracking
+- **Responsive Design**: Works on both desktop and mobile devices
+
+## Supported Formats
+
+- MP4
+- WebM
+- MOV
 
 ## Getting Started
 
-First, run the development server:
+### Prerequisites
 
-```bash
-npm run dev
-# or
-yarn dev
-# or
-pnpm dev
-# or
-bun dev
-```
+- Node.js 16.8 or later
+- npm, yarn, or pnpm
+- Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
 
-Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) with your browser to see the result.
+### Installation
 
-You can start editing the page by modifying `app/page.tsx`. The page auto-updates as you edit the file.
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/video-shorts-editor.git
+   cd video-shorts-editor
+   ```
 
-This project uses [`next/font`](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/optimizing/fonts) to automatically optimize and load [Geist](https://vercel.com/font), a new font family for Vercel.
+2. Install dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   npm install
+   # or
+   yarn install
+   # or
+   pnpm install
+   ```
 
-## Learn More
+3. Run the development server:
+   ```bash
+   npm run dev
+   # or
+   yarn dev
+   # or
+   pnpm dev
+   ```
 
-To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:
+4. Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) in your browser
 
-- [Next.js Documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs) - learn about Next.js features and API.
-- [Learn Next.js](https://nextjs.org/learn) - an interactive Next.js tutorial.
+## How to Use
 
-You can check out [the Next.js GitHub repository](https://github.com/vercel/next.js) - your feedback and contributions are welcome!
+1. **Upload Your Video**
+   - Click "Select Video" to choose a video file from your device
+   - Supported formats: MP4, WebM, MOV (up to 100MB)
 
-## Deploy on Vercel
+2. **Trim Your Clip**
+   - Play the video to find the perfect start point
+   - Click "Mark Start" to set the beginning of your short
+   - Click "Mark End" to set the end of your short (max 60 seconds recommended)
+   - Use the timeline to fine-tune your selection
 
-The easiest way to deploy your Next.js app is to use the [Vercel Platform](https://vercel.com/new?utm_medium=default-template&filter=next.js&utm_source=create-next-app&utm_campaign=create-next-app-readme) from the creators of Next.js.
+3. **Download Your Short**
+   - Click "Download Short" to process your video
+   - The processed video will automatically download in MP4 format
 
-Check out our [Next.js deployment documentation](https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/deploying) for more details.
-# video-short-converter
+## Tips for Best Results
+
+- For best quality, use well-lit videos with clear audio
+- Keep your shorts under 60 seconds for most platforms
+- Center important content in the frame for optimal portrait display
+- Use videos with high resolution (at least 1080x1920 for best quality)
+
+## Technologies Used
+
+- [Next.js](https://nextjs.org/) - React framework
+- [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) - Type-safe JavaScript
+- [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/) - Utility-first CSS framework
+- [FFmpeg.wasm](https://ffmpegwasm.netlify.app/) - For video processing in the browser
+- [React Icons](https://react-icons.github.io/react-icons/) - For UI icons
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.