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Automate Video Editing with FFMPEGAPI.net: Add Watermarks Easily

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the digital age, automating media workflows can save developers and businesses valuable time and resources. One common video editing task is adding watermarks to videos, which can be efficiently handled using the FFMPEGAPI.net hosted REST API. With no server setup or FFmpeg infrastructure management required, FFMPEGAPI.net allows you to seamlessly integrate video processing capabilities into your applications.

What is FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net is a powerful hosted REST API that simplifies video and audio processing tasks. The platform is designed for developers looking to integrate media processing capabilities into their applications without the hassle of managing their own FFmpeg infrastructure.

  • No server setup required.
  • API-key authentication for secure workflows.
  • Ideal for automation, SaaS apps, and content pipelines.

Using the Add Watermark API

One of the core features of FFMPEGAPI.net is the ability to add watermarks to videos programmatically. This can be done using the 'Add Watermark' endpoint, which allows you to overlay a watermark image onto your video with configurable options for placement and scale.

  • Simple and intuitive API endpoint.
  • Customizable watermark placement and scale options.
  • Ideal for branding and copyright protection.
curl -X POST https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/add_watermark \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4", "watermark_url": "https://example.com/logo.png", "position": "bottom-right", "scale": 0.2, "async": true}'
import requests

url = 'https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/add_watermark'
data = {
    'video_url': 'https://example.com/video.mp4',
    'watermark_url': 'https://example.com/logo.png',
    'position': 'bottom-right',
    'scale': 0.2,
    'async': True
}

response = requests.post(url, json=data)
print(response.json())

Parameters for the Add Watermark API

When utilizing the Add Watermark API, you will need to provide several parameters to customize the watermarking process.

  • video_url: The URL of the video you want to watermark (required).
  • watermark_url: The URL of the watermark image (required).
  • position: Specifies where to place the watermark, with options like top-left, top-center, etc. (default: bottom-right).
  • scale: Sets the width of the watermark as a fraction of the video width, ranging from 0.05 to 1.0 (default: 0.25).
  • async: If set to true, the API returns a job_id immediately, processing in the background.

FFMPEGAPI.net is your go-to solution for automating video editing tasks such as adding watermarks. With its easy-to-use API and no infrastructure management requirements, you can focus on building your application instead of dealing with complex server setups. Whether you're working on a SaaS application, a media pipeline, or an AI agent, integrating FFMPEGAPI.net simplifies your workflow and enhances your project's capabilities. Visit https://www.ffmpegapi.net to get started today!

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