Does this skill support the latest FFmpeg 8.0 features?

Yes, it includes full support for FFmpeg 8.0, including Whisper AI integration for automatic transcription, VAD configuration, and GPU acceleration.

Can I use this to style subtitles for social media?

Absolutely. The skill provides detailed guides for ASS/SSA styling, allowing you to customize fonts, colors, outlines, and screen positioning for a professional appearance.

Does it support automatic voice activity detection (VAD)?

Yes, when using FFmpeg 8.0+, the skill provides configurations for Silero VAD to improve the segmentation and accuracy of AI-generated subtitles.

How do I handle Windows file paths with this skill?

This skill strictly follows Windows requirements, ensuring that all file paths use backslashes (\) instead of forward slashes when performing edit or write operations.

Can I extract specific subtitle tracks from an MKV file?

Yes, it provides optimized commands to identify, map, and extract specific subtitle streams to SRT, ASS, or VTT formats without affecting the original video.

FFmpeg Subtitles & Captions Master

Name: FFmpeg Subtitles & Captions Master
Author: JosiahSiegel

byJosiahSiegel

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Developer Tools

Simplifies professional subtitle creation, hardcoding, and AI-powered transcription using FFmpeg 7.1 and 8.0.

About

This skill is a comprehensive toolkit for managing video accessibility and text overlays within the Claude environment. It provides expert-level guidance for burning subtitles (SRT/ASS/VTT), managing soft subtitle tracks, and extracting data from containers like MKV and MP4. With specialized support for FFmpeg 8.0, it enables local AI-driven transcription via Whisper integration, precise styling with ASS/SSA parameters, and dynamic text animations using drawtext filters. It is ideal for developers and content creators needing to automate video localization and ensure accessibility compliance.

Key Features

Automated AI transcription and subtitle generation via integrated Whisper (FFmpeg 8.0+)
Hardcode (burn-in) subtitles with custom styles for SRT, ASS, and VTT formats
7 GitHub stars
Extract and convert subtitle tracks from complex video containers with precise mapping
Dynamic text overlays and animated credits using programmable drawtext filters
Advanced styling control for fonts, colors, positioning, and outline effects

Use Cases

Generating automatic captions for long-form video using local Whisper AI models
Localizing video content by burning styled subtitles for social media platforms
Extracting and converting legacy subtitle formats into modern web-ready VTT files

About

Key Features

Automated AI transcription and subtitle generation via integrated Whisper (FFmpeg 8.0+)
Hardcode (burn-in) subtitles with custom styles for SRT, ASS, and VTT formats
7 GitHub stars
Extract and convert subtitle tracks from complex video containers with precise mapping
Dynamic text overlays and animated credits using programmable drawtext filters
Advanced styling control for fonts, colors, positioning, and outline effects

Use Cases

Generating automatic captions for long-form video using local Whisper AI models
Localizing video content by burning styled subtitles for social media platforms
Extracting and converting legacy subtitle formats into modern web-ready VTT files