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Effortlessly Add Watermarks to Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the world of video production, adding a watermark is a crucial step for branding and copyright protection. With FFMPEGAPI.net, developers can easily integrate watermarking functionality into their applications using a simple API call. Our hosted solution removes the hassle of server setup and management, making it the perfect tool for developers looking to streamline their video processing workflows.

What is FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net is a powerful hosted REST API that leverages FFmpeg for video and audio processing. By providing an easy-to-use interface, it allows developers to focus on building their applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

Our API requires no server setup, thanks to the efficient API-key authentication model, making it ideal for automation, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI agents.

  • No server management required
  • Fast and reliable processing
  • Easy integration into existing workflows

Using the Add Watermark API Endpoint

The Add Watermark API endpoint allows you to overlay a watermark image onto a video. This is particularly useful for content creators who want to ensure their branding is visible in their videos.

With configurable parameters like position and scale, you can customize how the watermark appears on each video.

  • POST method for adding watermarks
  • Configurable placement options for watermarks
  • Supports asynchronous processing for large files
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'

payload = {
    '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=payload)
print(response.json())

Key Parameters for Watermarking

When using the Add Watermark endpoint, you'll provide several key parameters to customize the watermarking process. Here’s a breakdown of the essential parameters you can configure:

  • video_url: The URL of the video you want to process (required).
  • watermark_url: The URL of the image to be used as a watermark (required).
  • position: This optional parameter lets you choose where to place the watermark (default is bottom-right).
  • scale: This optional parameter defines the watermark width as a fraction of the video width (default is 0.25).
  • async: Optional boolean to process the watermarking task in the background.

FFMPEGAPI.net is the best choice for developers looking to add watermarking capabilities to their applications. With its user-friendly hosted REST API, you can quickly integrate video processing features without the complications of managing FFmpeg infrastructure. Start using our Add Watermark endpoint today to enhance your video content effortlessly!

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