share-social

Adjust video aspect ratios, resolutions, bitrates, and durations for social media platforms using FFmpeg.

270|16|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest --skill share-social
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Skill: share-social
Source: https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest/tree/main/plugins/claude-content/skills/share-social
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest --skill share-social

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the process of preparing video content for various social media platforms by ensuring correct aspect ratios, resolutions, and other technical requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Platform-Specific Formatting: Adapts video to the optimal format for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and more.
  • Aspect Ratio & Resolution Adjustment: Crops or pads videos to meet platform standards (e.g., 9:16 for Reels, 16:9 for YouTube).
  • Bitrate & Duration Control: Ensures videos do not exceed platform limits for bitrate and length.
  • Use Case: You have a 16:9 video and need to post it as an Instagram Reel. This skill will automatically crop or pad it to 9:16, adjust resolution, and set the appropriate bitrate.

Quick Start

Use the share-social skill to prepare the video file 'my_video.mp4' for TikTok.

Frequently Asked Questions about share-social

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert a 16:9 video to 9:16 for Instagram Reels?

To convert a 16:9 video to 9:16 for Instagram Reels, the video is automatically cropped or padded to fit the vertical aspect ratio. It adjusts the resolution and applies the appropriate bitrate to meet Instagram's specific technical requirements.

Can I automatically trim video duration to meet TikTok length limits?

Yes, you can trim video duration to meet TikTok length limits. The process applies platform-specific presets that control duration alongside adjusting aspect ratios, resolutions, and bitrates to ensure full compliance with TikTok's posting standards.

Does this video optimization approach require FFmpeg and FFprobe?

Yes, this video optimization approach requires FFmpeg and FFprobe. These tools handle the core transformations needed to adjust aspect ratios, resolutions, and bitrates, executing cropping, padding, scaling, and trimming operations according to platform-specific presets.

What is the best way to format video content for multiple social media platforms?

The best way to format video content for multiple social media platforms is to apply platform-specific presets that adjust aspect ratios, resolutions, bitrates, and duration. This ensures full compliance with the technical requirements of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Why does my video get cropped or padded when optimizing for social media?

Your video gets cropped or padded during social media optimization to meet strict platform aspect ratio standards like 9:16 for Reels or 16:9 for YouTube. These transformations ensure the video fills the required frame without distortion.

What social media platforms are supported for video formatting?

Supported social media platforms for video formatting include Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The process ensures compliance with each platform's specific requirements for aspect ratios, resolutions, bitrates, and duration.