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Effortless Video Watermarking with FFMPEGAPI.net's Add Watermark Endpoint

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the world of video content, branding is crucial. Adding a watermark to your videos can help protect your intellectual property and promote your brand. With FFMPEGAPI.net, you can easily overlay a watermark on your videos using a simple API call, eliminating the need for complex server setups or FFmpeg management.

What is FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net is a powerful hosted REST API that allows developers to perform video and audio processing tasks without the hassle of managing servers or FFmpeg infrastructure. It's designed specifically for automation, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI agents, making it the ideal choice for developers who want to integrate video capabilities into their applications seamlessly.

  • No server setup required.
  • API-key authentication for secure access.
  • Supports multiple video processing capabilities including watermarking.

Using the Add Watermark Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint of FFMPEGAPI.net enables you to overlay an image onto your video. This feature is invaluable for branding and copyright protection. The API call is straightforward and requires minimal input to get started.

By simply providing the video URL, watermark URL, desired position, and scale, you can effortlessly apply a watermark to any video.

  • Endpoint Path: /api/add_watermark
  • HTTP Method: POST
  • Content Type: application/json
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
}
headers = {'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
print(response.json())

Parameters for Add Watermark

When using the Add Watermark endpoint, you need to provide specific parameters to customize your watermarking process. Here's a breakdown of the required and optional parameters:

The parameters allow you to control the placement and size of the watermark, ensuring it complements your video content effectively.

  • video_url (required): The URL of the video you want to process.
  • watermark_url (required): The URL of the image that will serve as your watermark.
  • position (optional): Determines where the watermark will appear on the video. Default is 'bottom-right'.
  • scale (optional): Sets the width of the watermark as a fraction of video width (from 0.05 to 1.0), with a default of 0.25.
  • async (optional): If true, the request will return a job_id for background processing.
curl -X POST https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/add_watermark \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-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}'

FFMPEGAPI.net provides a simple and efficient way to add watermarks to your videos through its hosted API. By removing the complexities of server management and offering a straightforward interface, FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best choice for developers looking to implement programmatic video editing workflows. Whether you are creating a SaaS application or automating video processing, FFMPEGAPI.net's Add Watermark endpoint will ensure your videos are professionally branded with ease.

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