Docs: Add user thoughts on bundling challenges to DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md

DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md

@@ -43,3 +43,25 @@ Develop a user-friendly, standalone Python tool to convert video files into form
 Since one of the limitations of this project is the requirement of ffmpeg-full for encoding videos for Davinci Resolve use we should investigate the proposition of implementing the necessary ffmpeg-full into the project release file.
 I do not know, currently if this is viable or even possible. But I think that a fully precompiled program with built in encoders and tools would be more attractive to most users.
 We should also see if there are other tools that would be considered natural for this project.
+
+**Assessment Report: Bundling FFmpeg and Other Tools**
+
+**1. Bundling `ffmpeg-full`:**
+   *   **Viability:** Technically viable and possible. PyInstaller (and similar tools) can include external binaries like `ffmpeg` in the final executable. The Python script would then call this bundled binary.
+   *   **User Attractiveness:** Highly attractive. A self-contained executable eliminates the need for users to manually install `ffmpeg`, especially specific versions like `ffmpeg-full` with custom codecs, significantly improving user experience and simplifying setup.
+   *   **Challenges:**
+      *   **Cross-Platform Complexity:** Requires separate `ffmpeg` binaries for each target OS (Linux, Windows, macOS), increasing build complexity.
+      *   **Licensing:** Must comply with `ffmpeg`'s LGPLv2.1/GPLv2 licensing terms (e.g., providing source code).
+      *   **Maintenance:** Keeping bundled `ffmpeg` updated for security and features requires re-bundling.
+      *   **Executable Size:** Bundling `ffmpeg` will increase the overall size of the application executable.
+
+**2. Other Natural Tools for Consideration:**
+   *   **`ffprobe`:** (Already implicitly used) Part of the `ffmpeg` suite, essential for media analysis (e.g., video duration). Would be bundled alongside `ffmpeg`.
+   *   **`mediainfo`:** A powerful command-line tool for detailed media file information. Could be integrated for advanced diagnostics or user-facing metadata display.
+   *   **`exiftool`:** For comprehensive metadata handling. Relevant if "Metadata Preservation" becomes a core feature.
+
+### Questions for Challenges with bundling
+* Cross platform development is currently delayed until after final stages of Linux project.
+  Reason is, among other things, that Windows do not see the same restrictions as Linux users meet in this actual field. So converting video files in this manner is mostly a Linux theme.
+* Licensing: Will the entire source code have to be provided along side the downloadable package - or can it remain available as a Gitea repository for reference?
+* Size of executable: We will have  to test numerous iterations to lower the size of the finished product. However, I am also confident that Linux users that face the challenge of editing videos and recoding videos at a semi-regular rate will have enough storage space to handle a sizeable application if it solves the actual problem.

README.md

@@ -23,7 +23,9 @@ For instructions on how to use the application, please refer to the [HOW-TO.md](
 
 The application's graphical user interface has been updated to use `customtkinter` as of November 2, 2025. This provides a modern and customizable look and feel.
 
-<!-- Screenshot of the GUI will be placed here -->
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="images/video_converter.png" alt="Video Converter GUI" style="display: block; margin: 0 auto;">
+</p>
 
 ## Setup Notes for Arch Linux / CachyOS
 

gui.py

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ class VideoConverterGUI:
         self.progress.set(0)
 
         # --- Mode Switch (packed into main_frame) ---
-        self.mode_switch = customtkinter.CTkSwitch(self.main_frame, command=self.toggle_mode)
+        self.mode_switch = customtkinter.CTkSwitch(self.main_frame, text="", command=self.toggle_mode)
         self.mode_switch.pack(pady=10, padx=20, anchor="w")
         self.mode_switch.select()