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

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's mobile-centric world, video content is often consumed in vertical format. Developers and content creators need a seamless solution to convert horizontal videos to vertical orientation. FFMPEGAPI.net offers a hosted REST API that simplifies this process, allowing you to focus on building your applications without the hassle of server management.

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net for Video Processing

FFMPEGAPI.net provides a robust solution for video processing with no server setup required. This makes it the ideal choice for developers who want to integrate video conversion features into their applications without the need for FFmpeg infrastructure management.

With API-key authentication, you can ensure secure access while easily integrating it into your automation workflows, SaaS products, and content pipelines.

  • Hosted REST API for effortless integration
  • No need for complex FFmpeg installation
  • API-key authentication for enhanced security
  • Ideal for developers, automation, and SaaS applications

How to Use the Convert to Vertical Endpoint

The 'Convert to Vertical' API endpoint allows you to transform a horizontal video into a vertical format that's optimized for mobile viewing. It's simple to use, and you can even add a watermark to your output.

To call the Convert to Vertical endpoint, you'll need to send a POST request to the following path: /api/convert_to_vertical.

  • Endpoint: POST /api/convert_to_vertical
  • Parameters: video_url (required), watermark_url (optional), async (optional)
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}'
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())

FFMPEGAPI.net is your go-to solution for automating video processing tasks like converting videos to vertical format. With its easy-to-use API, secure authentication, and no server management requirements, you can focus on building great applications while effortlessly handling video content. Start using FFMPEGAPI.net today and take your video processing capabilities to the next level.

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