Video Converter
Convert videos into formats people and platforms can actually use.
Problem it solves
A file may technically be a video and still be wrong for the task: unsupported codec, annoying container, oversized export, hard-to-preview format, or poor platform compatibility. This skill converts video into a more practical delivery format without overcomplicating the workflow.
Use when
- A platform rejects the current file format
- A teammate cannot preview or open the source file easily
- A video needs to be converted to a more common format for reuse
- A file should move from editing format to delivery format
Do not use when
- The user needs heavy editing instead of format conversion
- The user expects restoration or quality enhancement from conversion alone
- The source is already in the ideal delivery format
Inputs
- Source video file
- Current format if known
- Target platform or target format
- Quality tolerance and compatibility priority
- Optional size, codec, or audio constraints
Workflow
- Identify why conversion is needed: compatibility, size, sharing, upload, or archive.
- Choose a common target format and codec profile.
- Preserve useful quality without keeping unnecessary weight.
- Keep the output easy to preview, share, and upload.
- Explain the format tradeoff in plain language.
Output
Return:
- Recommended target format
- Codec/container decision
- Compatibility rationale
- Any quality or size tradeoffs
- Suggested alternate format if needed
Quality bar
- Prefer widely supported delivery formats
- Keep outputs practical for non-technical teams
- Avoid unnecessary quality loss during simple format conversion
- Make compatibility the default unless the user asks otherwise
Resource
See references/output-template.md.