FFmpeg Video Editor

Translate natural language requests into precise FFmpeg commands for video editing.

1|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cnbison/lbc-skills --skill ffmpeg-video-editor-cnbison
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: FFmpeg Video Editor
Source: https://github.com/cnbison/lbc-skills/tree/main/skills/ffmpeg-video-editor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cnbison/lbc-skills --skill ffmpeg-video-editor-cnbison

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies complex video editing tasks by converting natural language requests into accurate FFmpeg commands, eliminating the need to learn command-line syntax.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Video Cutting and Trimming: Extract specific segments based on timestamps, such as cutting a video from 1:21 to 1:35.
  • Format Conversion: Change video files between formats like mp4, mkv, webm, avi, mov, and flv.
  • Aspect Ratio and Resolution Adjustment: Resize videos to various aspect ratios and resolutions for different platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. For example, converting a video to 16:9 or 1:1.
  • Compression: Reduce video file sizes by adjusting quality parameters, suitable for sharing via email or storing on limited space.
  • Audio Extraction and Removal: Extract audio as mp3 or remove all audio tracks.
  • Speed Adjustment: Speed up or slow down videos for creative or analytical purposes.
  • GIF Creation: Generate GIFs from video clips for quick previews.
  • Rotation and Flipping: Correct orientation by rotating or flipping videos.
  • Screenshot Capture: Extract single frames from videos at specific timestamps.
  • Watermarking and Subtitles: Overlay logos or embed subtitles directly into videos.
  • Concatenation: Merge multiple video clips into one seamless file.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to generate an FFmpeg command for trimming a video from 0:10 to 0:20, or converting a batch of videos to different formats.

Frequently Asked Questions about FFmpeg Video Editor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert video to mp4 or mkv without learning command-line syntax?

To convert video to mp4 or mkv without learning command-line syntax, you can use natural language requests to generate precise FFmpeg commands for format conversion automatically.

Can I resize a video for Instagram or TikTok using natural language commands?

You can resize a video for Instagram or TikTok using natural language commands by requesting specific aspect ratios and resolutions, which translates directly into the required FFmpeg parameters.

What is the best way to compress a video file for email sharing?

The best way to compress a video file for email sharing is to request quality parameter adjustments, which generates an FFmpeg command that reduces the file size while maintaining acceptable viewing quality.

How do I extract audio as mp3 from a video clip?

To extract audio as mp3 from a video clip, you simply ask for the audio extraction task, and the tool provides the exact FFmpeg command to isolate and save the audio track.

Does this approach support merging multiple video clips into one seamless file?

This approach does support merging multiple video clips into one seamless file through concatenation, translating your request to merge clips into the precise FFmpeg concatenation command.

Can I overlay a logo or embed subtitles directly into a video?

You can overlay a logo or embed subtitles directly into a video by specifying your watermarking or subtitle requirements, which outputs the exact FFmpeg command to burn them into the video track.