f2bin

f2bin is a file-to-binary converter web application. It can convert any type of file into binary data. This project is an extension of the original mp3tobin program written in Rust, now equipped with a web interface. Currently, it supports converting files to binary, with plans to add reverse conversion (binary back to files) and more features in the future.

Dependencies

This project relies on the following dependencies:

Node.js and npm

• Why? Node.js is used to run the backend server (Express.js), while npm is used to manage JavaScript packages.
• Installation:

  # For Linux:
  curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_18.x | sudo -E bash -
  sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
  
  # For macOS (Homebrew):
  brew install node
  
  # For Windows:
  Download and install from https://nodejs.org/

Express.js, fs, and multer

• Why? These packages are required for the backend server:
  • express: Handles HTTP requests and serves the frontend.
  • fs: Used to interact with the file system.
  • multer: Middleware for handling file uploads.
• Installation:

  npm install express fs multer

Rust and Cargo

• Why? Rust is needed to compile the mp3tobin program, which performs the file-to-binary conversion.
• Installation:

  # For Linux and macOS:
  curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
  
  # For Windows:
  Download and install from https://rustup.rs/

Setting Up

1. Clone the f2bin repository:

   git clone git@github.com:flightman69/f2bin.git
   cd f2bin

2. Initialize npm and install the required packages:

   npm init -y
   npm install express fs multer

3. Clone the mp3tobin repository and build the Rust binary:

   git clone git@github.com:flightman69/mp3tobin.git
   cd mp3tobin
   cargo build --release

4. Copy the compiled binary to the f2bin folder:

   cp target/release/mp3tobin ../f2bin/
   cd ../f2bin

Running

1. Start the server:

   node server.js

2. Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:4322
   

3. Upload a file, click "Convert," and download the converted binary file.

Future Roadmap

Core Features

• Reverse Conversion (Binary to Original File) (High Priority)
• Improved Web UI Design (High Priority)

Upcoming Features

• Dockerization (Medium Priority)
• Binary to Video Conversion (Medium Priority)

Optional Enhancements

• Encryption for Binary Files (Low Priority)