In today's mobile-first world, creating engaging video content in a vertical format is essential. With FFMPEGAPI.net, developers can effortlessly convert horizontal videos to vertical format using a simple API call, without the hassle of managing any server infrastructure. This blog post will guide you through the process of using the 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint.
Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net for Video Processing?
FFMPEGAPI.net offers a powerful hosted REST API that simplifies video and audio processing. Developers can focus on building their applications without worrying about server setup or FFmpeg infrastructure management.
With API-key authentication, you can easily integrate this tool into your automation workflows, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI agents.
- No server setup required.
- Fast and reliable video processing.
- Flexible API-key authentication.
Understanding the Convert to Vertical Endpoint
The 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint allows users to transform horizontal videos into a mobile-friendly vertical format. This feature is particularly useful in apps focused on social media or mobile content delivery.
The endpoint provides additional functionality, including the option to apply a watermark to the output video.
- Endpoint Path: /api/convert_to_vertical
- HTTP Method: POST
- Returns a job ID if processed asynchronously.
import requests
url = 'https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/convert_to_vertical'
data = {
'video_url': 'https://example.com/landscape.mp4',
'watermark_url': 'https://example.com/logo.png',
'async': True
}
response = requests.post(url, json=data)
print(response.json())Parameters for the Convert to Vertical API Call
To execute a successful API call to the 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint, you need to provide the following parameters:
- video_url (required): The URL of the video you wish to convert.
- watermark_url (optional): An image URL for the watermark.
- async (optional): If set to true, the API returns a job ID immediately while processing continues in the background.
curl -X POST https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/convert_to_vertical \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"video_url": "https://example.com/landscape.mp4", "watermark_url": "https://example.com/logo.png", "async": true}'Converting horizontal videos to vertical format has never been easier with FFMPEGAPI.net. With its user-friendly API, robust processing capabilities, and no server management required, developers can streamline their video content creation workflows. Start leveraging the power of FFMPEGAPI.net today and enhance your video processing capabilities effortlessly.