Automated Pre-Publish Checks for Creators & Teams

Video Validator - Preflight for Social Publishing

Postly's Video Validator is a built-in, automated video editor preflight: it checks format, codec, resolution, aspect ratio, duration, bitrate, file size, frame rate and more - then auto-fixes what it can before your posts go live.

  • Supports MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI (with smart conversion to platform-safe targets)
  • Detects H.264/H.265, VP9, AAC, Opus - validates audio & video codecs together
  • Checks resolution, length, aspect ratio (9:16, 1:1, 16:9, 4:5), frame rate & bitrate
  • Auto-adjusts or suggests fixes with one-click Postly actions
Postly Video Validator automation preview

Smart Validation

Automatic checks for codec, resolution, aspect ratio, bitrate, and audio - before publishing.

Video Editor-Friendly

Works with your existing edits; no re-export required - Postly adapts on publish.

Duration Limits

Enforces max lengths for Reels, Stories, Shorts, and LinkedIn uploads.

Auto Adjustments

Transcode, resize, rewrap, and normalize audio automatically where possible.

Clear Fixes

When manual changes are needed, get precise, editor-ready guidance.

Error Prevention

Avoid rejections, stuck encodes, and silent failures across platforms.

Aspect Ratios

9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9

Bitrate & Size

Target ladders per platform

Codecs

H.264/H.265, VP9, AAC/Opus

How Video Validation Works

  1. Upload your video or select it from your media library inside Postly.
  2. Choose target platforms; Validator checks each destination's rules.
  3. Auto-fix runs (transcode, resize, rewrap) and shows a ready preview.
  4. Schedule or publish - Postly delivers platform-ready files instantly.

Why It Beats Manual Exporting

Traditional video editors don't keep up with constantly changing platform specs. Validator removes the guesswork and repetitive exports by applying the correct settings for each destination at publish time.

  • Fewer export iterations from Premiere/Final Cut/CapCut
  • Consistent looks across Reels, Shorts, Stories, and feeds
  • Higher first-attempt publish success rate

Editor Modes & Automations

Transcode on Publish

Convert MOV/WEBM/AVI to MP4 (H.264 + AAC) or platform-preferred targets automatically.

Frame-Rate Normalization

Stabilize variable frame rates; adjust to 24/25/30/60 fps for platform compliance.

Loudness & Audio

Normalize loudness, channels, and sample rates to reduce upload processing errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Video Validator help?

It automatically ensures your video meets each platform’s requirements - no more failed uploads or rejections.

Which video formats are supported?

MP4, MOV, WEBM, AVI and others. Incompatible inputs are automatically converted to platform-ready formats.

What happens if my video is too long or too large?

You’ll get a clear alert and one-click options to trim or compress. Many issues can be fixed automatically on publish.

Can I preview before publishing?

Yes. See per-platform previews and final output settings, then schedule across channels from one place.