audio-duration-calculator

Calculate audio file durations in seconds, frames, or formatted time.

5|2|Updated Nov 24, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/qiubohong/qiubohong.github.io --skill audio-duration-calculator
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Skill: audio-duration-calculator
Source: https://github.com/qiubohong/qiubohong.github.io/tree/main/.agents/skills/audio-duration-calculator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qiubohong/qiubohong.github.io --skill audio-duration-calculator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pydub, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps users quickly determine the exact duration of audio files, which is crucial for tasks like video editing and subtitle timing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Calculate audio duration in seconds, frames, or formatted time.
  • Supports various audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.).
  • Useful for Remotion video projects, subtitle synchronization, and batch processing.

Quick Start

Use the get_audio_duration.py script to calculate the duration of audio.mp3 in seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions about audio-duration-calculator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get audio duration in frames for Remotion video projects?

To get audio duration in frames for Remotion, use a script that loads the audio with pydub and converts the total seconds to frames based on your project's frame rate. This provides exact frame counts for video editing synchronization.

Can I calculate the duration of various audio files like MP3 and WAV in Python?

Yes, you can calculate the duration of various audio files like MP3 and WAV in Python using the pydub library. The script processes the audio file and outputs the total duration in seconds, frames, or formatted time.

What's the best way to extract audio length for subtitle timing?

The best way to extract audio length for subtitle timing is using a Python script with pydub to parse the audio file and output its exact duration. This ensures precise subtitle synchronization down to the second or frame.

Do I need ffmpeg installed to calculate audio file duration with pydub?

Yes, you need ffmpeg or libav installed on your system to calculate audio file duration with pydub. Pydub relies on these system-level libraries to decode and read various audio formats like MP3, WAV, and M4A.

What Python version is required to run scripts that calculate audio duration?

Python 3.6 or a later version is required to run scripts that calculate audio duration. You also need the pydub library installed and a system installation of ffmpeg or libav to process the audio files.