Optimize file layout + minimise file size

2020-01-05 07:21:38

Would it be possible for future Foobar2000 versions to change the unit for Utilities>Optimize file layout + minimize file size from Bytes to Megabytes?

Also would be be possible to be prompted to confirm the changes once the space savings have been calculated. This would be beneficial when running the command on a bunch of files.

e.g. A space savings of 812462 bytes (0.8Mb) isn't really worth the effort but you don't know this until after the files have been rewritten.

Re: Optimize file layout + minimise file size

Reply #1 – 2020-01-08 08:34:04

Noted.

Reporting size difference prior to rewriting files is not very feasible, as in needs to be implemented per file format alongside the shrinking. I'll keep it in mind for future updates though.

Re: Optimize file layout + minimise file size

Reply #2 – 2020-01-08 11:16:37

When I try to minimize file size, the difference is usually tens of bytes (per file).

Re: Optimize file layout + minimise file size

Reply #3 – 2020-01-08 16:32:42

To make large numbers reported to the console easier to read, it would be nice to have digit grouping in them. Then it is possible to read rough order of the number (how many digits), the approximate decimal megabytes as well as the precise number at the same time. 24812462 -> 24,812,462. 24 stands out quite clearly.

Re: Optimize file layout + minimise file size

Reply #4 – 2020-01-08 16:56:39

Different countries have different conventions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decimal_separator#Examples_of_use

Re: Optimize file layout + minimise file size

Reply #5 – 2020-01-08 20:29:28

Happy to create a new thread, but I thought it was relevant to this thread:

Is it possible for foobar to show the padding size within files? For FLAC files ideally.

The two Optimize utilities can then be used to remove excess or all padding depending on the users preference.