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Effortlessly Add Watermarks to Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's digital landscape, ensuring your video content is branded properly is crucial. Adding a watermark not only protects your content but also promotes your brand. FFMPEGAPI.net offers a simple and efficient way for developers to overlay watermarks onto videos using a powerful hosted API, without the hassle of managing FFmpeg infrastructure.

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best hosted tool for developers looking to integrate video processing capabilities into their applications.

With no server setup required, you can easily implement video and audio processing workflows, saving time and resources.

  • Quick API-key authentication for secure access.
  • No need to manage FFmpeg installations or updates.
  • Ideal for automation, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI-driven projects.

Using the Add Watermark API Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint allows you to overlay a watermark image onto a video with flexible options for positioning and scaling. This feature is particularly useful for developers who want to ensure their content is branded effectively.

The API accepts various parameters, making it customizable for different use cases.

  • Video URL: The source video where the watermark will be applied.
  • Watermark URL: The image that will serve as the watermark.
  • Position: Choose where to place the watermark on the video.
  • Scale: Adjust the size of the watermark relative to the video.
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())

Parameters for the Add Watermark API

The Add Watermark API provides several parameters to customize your watermarking process:

1. **video_url** (required): Specify the URL of the video to be processed.

2. **watermark_url** (required): Provide the URL of the watermark image.

3. **position** (optional): Define the position of the watermark on the video, with options such as top-left, bottom-right, etc. The default is bottom-right.

4. **scale** (optional): Set the watermark's width as a fraction of the video width, with a default of 0.25.

Integrating FFMPEGAPI.net into your video processing pipeline is a game changer for developers. With its easy-to-use Add Watermark endpoint, you can streamline your workflow while ensuring your videos maintain brand visibility. Start using FFMPEGAPI.net today to enhance your video content with customizable watermarks effortlessly.

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