**melcom's FFmpeg Audio Normalizer v2.0.1 (GUI Edition)**

This program is designed to normalize the audio volume of a given audio file using FFmpeg. 
The normalized file is saved in the same directory with the suffix '-Normalized'.

**How to Use:**

1. **FFmpeg Requirement:**
   - You need the `ffmpeg.exe` file to use this program. 
   - Download it from a reputable source if you don't have it already (e.g., from https://ffmpeg.org/ or a trusted build).
   - **Important:** Place the `ffmpeg.exe` file in a folder that the program can access. 
     - **Recommended:** For ease of use, you can place the folder containing `ffmpeg.exe` in the program's "Options" dialog (File -> Options), or in a location that is included in your system's PATH environment variable. 
     - Alternatively, you can place `ffmpeg.exe` in the same directory as the program's executable (`.exe`) file, but this is generally not recommended.

2. **Run the program:**
   - Execute the `AudioNormEN.exe` (for English version) or `AudioNormDE.exe` (for German version) file. 
   - This version of the Audio Normalizer features a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for easier and more intuitive operation.

3. **Select and Normalize:**
   - Use the program's GUI to select your audio file and choose your desired normalization settings (LUFS, True Peak, Output Format, etc.).
   - Click the "Analyze Audio File" button to analyze your audio's loudness, or directly click "Start Normalization" to begin the normalization process with your chosen settings.

4. **Options:**
   - For advanced settings like the path to `ffmpeg.exe` and log file options, use the "Options" dialog under the "File" menu in the program's GUI.

5. **Help Files:**
   - For more detailed instructions and information, please refer to the help files located in the `/Deutsch/` (German) or `/English/` directories.

**File Locations:**
- The German version of the program (`AudioNormDE.exe`) and its help file are in the `/Deutsch/` directory.
- The English version of the program (`AudioNormEN.exe`) and its help file are in the `/English/` directory.

**Important Notes for v2.0.1 (GUI Edition):**
- This version is a complete rewrite of the Audio Normalizer, now featuring a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI).
- The program is now written in Python, offering improved flexibility and maintainability.
- The batch file version (from older versions) is no longer included in this release.

Regards,
melcom
