Offline video editing that survives ZESCO loadshedding and syncs seamlessly.
Zambian creators are crippled by constant ZESCO load shedding that prevents video editing and live streaming, halting their productivity.
ZedSyncEdit is a PWA video editor that stores all project data locally via IndexedDB, allowing uninterrupted editing during power outages. When power returns, it auto-syncs changes to the cloud for backup and collaboration. Optimized for low-resource devices common in Zambia.
Zambian content creators focused on video editing and live streaming
Integrates real-time ZESCO loadshedding schedule to pre-cache assets and warn users before outages.
supportive
Full video timeline editing using FFmpeg.wasm, saves state locally.
Detects internet/power return and syncs projects to Supabase.
Fetches public ZESCO schedule API to notify and pre-download clips.
Web dashboard to view, restore, and share synced projects.
Cut, trim, speed adjust, text overlays via client-side processing.
Real-time share links for team editing when online.
One-click exports optimized for YouTube/TikTok.
Track editing time saved during outages.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| state_json | text | Yes |
| updated_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| outage_start | timestamp | No |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/projectsList user projects
/api/projectsCreate new project
/api/projects/:id/syncSync project state
/api/zesco/scheduleGet upcoming outages
/api/subscriptionCheck user plan
No sync, 5min videos
None
5 users
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 100 | 5% | $150 | $1,800 |
| Month 6 | 800 | 4% | $960 | $11,520 |
ZedSyncEdit keeps your projects alive offline and syncs when power's back – built for Zambian creators.
Post in Zambian Facebook groups like 'Zambia Content Creators' and 'ZESCO Loadshedding Updates' with a free beta invite; DM top video editors from YouTube searches in Zambia; offer personal onboarding calls via WhatsApp.
Full-featured mobile editing
No offline sync or outage handling
Tailored for ZESCO interruptions with auto-resume
ZESCO schedule data integration creates sticky local network effects among Zambian users.
ZESCO loadshedding at record levels in 2024, exploding creator frustration; mobile internet growth in Zambia.
FFmpeg.wasm performance on low-end devices
Limit features, test on common Zambian phones
Low willingness to pay USD in Zambia
Free tier + mobile money integration later
Success: 70% confirm pain & interest in $30/mo
Success: 80% retention after 1 week
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