How to Resize Videos for Platforms with Claude
Resize videos for social media using Claude and ToolRouter. Multi-platform formatting with AI.
Tool
Claude handles multi-platform video resizing as a single conversational request in your terminal. Specify all target platforms and framing preferences, and Claude generates every version with intelligent reframing through one multi-step workflow. Iterate on specific platform crops through dialogue to ensure important visual elements stay in frame.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Video Editor tool:
- Provide your video: "Resize this 16:9 video for Instagram Stories (9:16), feed (4:5), and LinkedIn (1:1)"
- Claude creates each version using edit_footage with intelligent reframing
- Adjust framing: "In the portrait version, keep the speaker centered"
- Render all versions: "Export all with render_video at each platform's recommended quality"
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Video Editor tool
Take this 16:9 product video and create versions for: Instagram Stories (9:16), Instagram Feed (4:5), YouTube Shorts (9:16), LinkedIn (1:1), and Twitter (16:9 at 720p). Keep the product centered in all crops.
Tips
- Specify what should stay in frame when cropping for narrower aspect ratios
- Ask Claude to generate all platform versions from one source in a single pass
- Use render_video with platform-specific codec settings for optimal quality