FFmpeg CLI

Overview

Execute FFmpeg command-line operations to process video, audio, and image files. This skill provides comprehensive FFmpeg workflows for 13 common multimedia processing tasks, from basic format conversion to advanced video editing with transitions and overlays.

Prerequisites

Verify FFmpeg installation before proceeding:

ffmpeg -version

Minimum version: FFmpeg 4.3+ (for xfade transitions) Common installation:

• macOS: brew install ffmpeg
• Linux: apt-get install ffmpeg or yum install ffmpeg
• Windows: Download from ffmpeg.org