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How to Add Watermarks to Videos Using FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the world of video processing, adding a watermark is a common requirement for many developers. Whether you are creating a media pipeline for your SaaS application or enhancing your content with branding, FFMPEGAPI.net offers a seamless solution. With our hosted API, developers can easily add watermarks to videos without the hassle of managing FFmpeg infrastructure.

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net is designed specifically for developers who need a reliable and scalable solution for audio and video processing. You don’t need to worry about server setups, as everything is managed for you in the cloud.

  • No server setup or FFmpeg infrastructure management required.
  • API-key authentication ensures secure access for your developer workflows.
  • Great for automation, SaaS apps, content pipelines, and AI agents.

Introduction to the Add Watermark API

The Add Watermark API allows you to overlay a watermark image onto a video with configurable placement and scale. This endpoint is perfect for enhancing videos with your brand logo or any other watermark image.

  • Endpoint path: /api/add_watermark
  • Method: POST
  • Content Type: application/json

Using the Add Watermark API

To use the Add Watermark API, you will need to send a POST request with the required parameters. Below is a breakdown of the parameters you can use:

  • video_url (string, required): URL of the video to be processed.
  • watermark_url (string, required): URL of the watermark image.
  • position (string, optional): Placement of the watermark (default is bottom-right).
  • scale (number, optional): Width of the watermark as a fraction of the video width (default is 0.25).
  • async (boolean, optional): Process the request in the background.
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'
headers = {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
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, headers=headers, json=data)
print(response.json())

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best cloud FFmpeg alternative for developers looking to add watermarks to videos efficiently. With our straightforward API, you can enhance your video content with ease while avoiding the complexities of server management. Start utilizing our Add Watermark API today and elevate your video processing capabilities.

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