We are currently expanding the architectural drawings and structural analysis and also export formats. The goal is still to offer everyone in tropical countries the tools to understand their house construction before they go to meet professionals.

https://ghanahouseplanner.com/

Instead of manual editing or one-off AI tools, MediaReduce provides workflow-based image automation that delivers consistent, professional, and marketplace-ready results at scale.

What MediaReduce does

- Automates product image compliance (dimensions, formats, backgrounds, file size)

- Provides prebuilt workflow templates for Amazon sellers, Shopify merchants, and e-commerce teams

- Enables bulk processing with predictable, repeatable output

- Powers a Shopify App that processes and replaces images directly inside Shopify Admin

- Optimizes images for speed, zoom, and conversion without manual intervention

Why it’s different

Most image tools optimize for “AI magic.” MediaReduce optimizes for consistency, compliance, and scale.

- Deterministic processing (no random results)

- Professional edge refinement and enhancement

- Platform-aware outputs (Amazon, Shopify, Etsy rules)

- Clear free → paid upgrade path for premium workflows

- Built for real production catalogs, not one-off edits

Who it’s for

- Shopify merchants managing growing product catalogs

- Amazon and Etsy sellers tired of image rejections

- Agencies handling multi-store or multi-platform listings

- E-commerce teams that need reliable automation, not manual editing

Core use cases

- Amazon main image compliance

- Shopify speed & zoom optimization

- Product image enhancement for low-quality photos

- Multi-platform export workflows

- Bulk catalog image processing

MediaReduce turns product image preparation into a reliable, automated system — so sellers can focus on selling, not fixing images.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46274348

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See https://mediareduce.com

Feedback welcome

It lets users:

- Select common house types (e.g., 2-bedroom traditional, luxury, etc)

- Customize materials (foundation, roofing, finishes, etc.) using up-to-date local pricing (updated monthly)

- See real-time cost breakdowns across categories (steel, electrical, plumbing…)

- Export or share estimates

- Manage different phases of construction

The rendering is built with React and is intentionally lightweight— the 3D viewer (currently under development).

The platform is free to use except for project management and using the LLM to define your house plans.

Current features include:

Region-aware material database (30+ items, sourced locally)

Modular cost estimator with category filters

Mobile-responsive UI (simple, fast, no bloat)

Next: job directory & marketplace (for local artisans & suppliers)

I would be happy to receive your feedback — especially on UX, scalability, or how tools like this could serve other regions. I believe this is also useful for Nigeria and potentially other tropical countries especially for the floorplans

https://ghanahouseplanner.com

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45940339

Points: 2

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I've been working on AfriTales, a flutter based mobile app that brings African folktales into modern stories narrated episodes wrapped in a children and adult friendly UI player. The stories are created to cover north, south, west and east Africa. I think of it as a digital by-the-fire-side.

Why AfriTales: Cultural relevance: There is a gap in culturally-rich audio-native storytelling apps for Africans, the diaspora and people interested in African stories. Modern Influence: Modern UI makes the the app feel elegant and emotionally resonant. Retention via structure: Episodes are short (2-5 minutes) and there are stories series for premium users.

MVP features include: A launch landing page (https://afritales.org/) for early engagement and waitlist signups. I have currently sourced over 100 stories. Thanks to Google's Gemma 3 270M, users can generate stories with their own twist. Freemium model: 3 free tales per day, plus premium subscription for unlimited access. Robust Flutter structure: Architecture with TTS integration, and images for context.

I am starting in Ghana before expanding, and I'd love feedback from this community: Would you (or your child) use an audio-based storytelling app with a strong regional cultural tie? Suggestions for retention strategies or content formats that engage long-term users?

Thanks

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45091972

Points: 42

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It has gone through several iterations over the last year. It was initially focused on file compression & editing but I have added video & image enhancement, background removal, smart video trim, video subtitles generation, dubbing, watermark removal, cropping, resizing, etc.

I'm continuing to fine-tune the performance and while enhancing my UI skills to polish the studios. I built a desktop version but currently released it for Linux (it's in beta), I plan to hopefully make the desktop version free.

I'm currently working with a few clients and using their feedback as guidance. Let me know your feedback if you use it.