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Easily Add Watermarks to Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's content-driven world, adding a watermark to videos is essential for branding and copyright protection. With FFMPEGAPI.net, you can seamlessly overlay watermarks on your videos using a simple and efficient REST API. This article will guide you through the process of adding watermarks with our powerful hosted tool, perfect for developers and automation workflows.

What is the FFMPEGAPI.net Add Watermark API?

The Add Watermark API endpoint at FFMPEGAPI.net allows you to overlay a watermark image onto a video. This is particularly useful for automation, content pipelines, and integrating into SaaS applications.

With our easy-to-use API, you don't need to manage any FFmpeg infrastructure; simply authenticate with your API key and start processing your videos.

  • No server setup required
  • API-key authentication ensures security
  • Ideal for developers looking to automate video processing tasks

How to Use the Add Watermark API

To use the Add Watermark API, you will need to send a POST request to the endpoint: `/api/add_watermark`. The following parameters must be included:

1. **video_url**: The URL of the video you want to add a watermark to.

2. **watermark_url**: The URL of the watermark image.

3. **position**: (Optional) The placement of the watermark on the video.

4. **scale**: (Optional) The size of the watermark relative to the video width.

  • Supports various positions like top-left, top-center, bottom-right, etc.
  • Allows scaling of the watermark from 5% to 100% of video width
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}'
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
}

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

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best video processing API for automation for several reasons:

Firstly, our service eliminates the need for server setup or complex FFmpeg management, allowing developers to focus on building features rather than infrastructure. Secondly, with our API-key authentication, you can securely integrate video processing capabilities into your applications without compromising security.

Lastly, with our robust and reliable API, you can streamline your video workflows, making it an essential tool for any developer in today's digital landscape.

  • Effortless integration into existing workflows
  • Comprehensive documentation and support
  • Scalable for any volume of video processing tasks

In conclusion, adding a watermark to your videos using FFMPEGAPI.net is a simple and effective process that enhances your branding and copyright efforts. With easy-to-use API endpoints, comprehensive support, and no server management required, FFMPEGAPI.net is the ultimate solution for developers looking to automate video processing tasks seamlessly. Start leveraging the power of our hosted API today!

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