As a developer, finding a reliable and efficient way to process videos is crucial. Whether you're building a SaaS application, automating workflows, or developing AI agents, FFMPEGAPI.net offers the perfect solution. This article walks you through using our API to add watermarks to your videos seamlessly, with no server setup required.
What is FFMPEGAPI.net?
FFMPEGAPI.net is a hosted REST API that simplifies video and audio processing tasks using FFmpeg. Our service allows developers to integrate powerful multimedia capabilities into their applications without the hassle of managing servers or FFmpeg installations.
- No server setup or FFmpeg infrastructure management required.
- API-key authentication for secure access.
- Ideal for automation, SaaS apps, and content pipelines.
Using the Add Watermark API Endpoint
One of the most common requirements in video processing is adding a watermark. FFMPEGAPI.net provides a straightforward endpoint to do just that. By using the '/api/add_watermark' endpoint, you can overlay a watermark image onto your video with customizable options for placement and scale.
- HTTP Method: POST
- Endpoint Path: /api/add_watermark
- 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'}
response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
print(response.json())curl -X POST https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/add_watermark \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-d '{"video_url":"https://example.com/video.mp4", "watermark_url":"https://example.com/logo.png", "position":"bottom-right", "scale":0.2}'Parameters for the Add Watermark Endpoint
When using the add watermark API, you need to provide certain parameters to customize the watermarking process.
- video_url (string, required): The URL of the video you want to watermark.
- watermark_url (string, required): The URL of the watermark image.
- position (string, optional): The placement of the watermark. Default is 'bottom-right'.
- scale (number, optional): The scale of the watermark relative to the video width. Default is 0.25.
- async (boolean, optional): Process the operation in the background and return a job_id immediately.
FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as a cloud-based FFmpeg alternative for developers looking to simplify video processing tasks. By utilizing our add watermark API, you can enhance your videos effortlessly while focusing on building great applications. With no server management required, getting started is simple. Visit https://www.ffmpegapi.net today to learn more and get your API key!