=== Soft Video Gallery ===
Contributors: mdakashahmed
Donate link: https://wordpress.org/plugins/soft-video-gallery/
Tags: video gallery, video player, media gallery, mp4 video, shortcode
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create unlimited responsive video galleries with MP4 videos, custom layouts, and lightbox playback.

== Description ==

**Soft Video Gallery** is a lightweight yet powerful WordPress plugin that lets you create beautiful, responsive video galleries using MP4 videos uploaded to your WordPress media library.

It is perfect for portfolios, tutorials, product demos, and video showcases. No external video services required.

== Key Features ==

🎥 **MP4 Video Support**  
Upload and display MP4 videos directly from the WordPress media library.

🖼️ **Automatic Video Thumbnails**  
Uses WordPress-generated thumbnails automatically—no manual setup required.

📱 **Fully Responsive Layout**  
Looks great on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

⚙️ **Customizable Gallery Settings**  
Control columns, thumbnail size, autoplay, loop, and lightbox behavior.

🔄 **Drag & Drop Video Sorting**  
Easily reorder videos using a simple drag-and-drop interface.

📋 **Unlimited Galleries**  
Create and manage unlimited video galleries.

🎯 **Shortcode Support**  
Embed galleries anywhere using shortcodes.

🔍 **Lightbox Video Player**  
Optional modal lightbox for immersive video playback.

📊 **Flexible Column Layouts**  
Choose between 1 to 6 columns.

🗑️ **Duplicate & Delete Galleries**  
Quickly manage galleries with duplicate and delete options.

== Video Player Features ==

* Play / Pause controls
* Volume control
* Fullscreen mode
* Playback speed (0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x)
* Keyboard controls (Space, Arrow keys, Escape)
* Autoplay (mute supported)
* Loop videos

== Creating Your First Gallery ==

1. Go to **Video Gallery → Add New** in the WordPress admin
2. Enter a gallery title
3. Click **Add Videos** and select MP4 videos from the media library
4. Configure gallery settings:
   - Columns (1–6)
   - Thumbnail size
   - Lightbox enable/disable
   - Autoplay & loop options
5. Click **Save Gallery**
6. Copy the generated shortcode

== Embedding a Gallery ==

You can paste the shortcode into:

* Any post or page (Gutenberg or Classic Editor)
* Widgets (Text or Shortcode widget)
* Theme template files:


== Requirements ==

* WordPress 5.0 or higher
* PHP 7.2 or higher
* MP4 (video/mp4) format
* WordPress media uploads enabled

== Video Requirements ==

* **Format:** MP4 (video/mp4)
* **File Size:** Depends on your server configuration
* **Thumbnails:** Automatically generated by WordPress

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `soft-video-gallery` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin from the **Plugins** menu
3. Go to **Video Gallery → Add New**
4. Add videos, configure settings, and save
5. Copy and paste the shortcode anywhere on your site

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use YouTube or Vimeo videos? =
No. Currently, only MP4 videos uploaded to WordPress are supported.

= Is there a limit on the number of videos? =
No. You can add unlimited videos to each gallery.

= Can I display multiple galleries on one page? =
Yes. You can use multiple shortcodes on the same page.

= Is the gallery mobile-friendly? =
Yes. All galleries are fully responsive.

= Can I customize the design? =
Yes. You can customize the appearance using CSS or theme overrides.

= Does it work with page builders? =
Yes. Works with Gutenberg, Elementor, and all builders that support shortcodes.

== Screenshots ==

1. Gallery settings page
2. Video selection from media library
3. Grid layout example

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* MP4 video gallery support
* Drag & drop video sorting
* Shortcode integration
* Lightbox video playback
* Fully responsive layout
