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.