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Transform Your Video Content with FFMPEGAPI.net: Convert to Vertical Effortlessly

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's mobile-centric world, video content needs to be optimized for vertical viewing. Whether you're developing a SaaS application, automating content pipelines, or simply looking to enhance your video processing capabilities, FFMPEGAPI.net offers a powerful hosted REST API that allows developers to convert horizontal videos to vertical format efficiently. In this article, we will explore how to use the 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint to streamline your video processing workflow.

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net for Video Processing?

FFMPEGAPI.net provides an easy-to-use hosted REST API for FFmpeg-powered video and audio processing without the need for server setup or infrastructure management.

With API-key authentication, you can seamlessly integrate FFMPEGAPI.net into your development workflows, making it an ideal choice for automation, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI agents.

  • No server maintenance or setup required.
  • Fast and scalable video processing.
  • API-key authentication ensures secure access.
  • Ideal for developers looking to automate video transformations.

Using the Convert to Vertical Endpoint

The 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint allows you to transform a horizontal video into a vertical format, perfect for mobile devices. This API can also apply an optional watermark to your video, enhancing your branding efforts.

  • Endpoint Path: `/api/convert_to_vertical`
  • Method: POST
  • Content Type: application/json
import requests

url = 'https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/convert_to_vertical'
data = {
    'video_url': 'https://example.com/landscape.mp4',
    'watermark_url': 'https://example.com/logo.png',
    'async': False
}

response = requests.post(url, json=data)
print(response.json())
curl -X POST https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/convert_to_vertical \ 
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ 
-d '{"video_url": "https://example.com/landscape.mp4", "watermark_url": "https://example.com/logo.png", "async": false}'

Parameters for the Convert to Vertical API

To use the Convert to Vertical API effectively, you need to provide certain parameters in your request.

Here’s a breakdown of the parameters required:

  • video_url (string, required): The URL of the video you want to convert.
  • watermark_url (string, optional): The URL of the watermark image to overlay on the video.
  • async (boolean, optional): If set to true, will return a job_id immediately and process in the background.

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best video processing API for automation, thanks to its ease of use, powerful features, and seamless integration capabilities. With the 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint, you can quickly adapt your video content for modern mobile viewers while maintaining your brand presence through watermarking. Start using FFMPEGAPI.net today to elevate your video processing workflows and meet the demands of today's digital landscape.

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