In the era of mobile content consumption, transforming horizontal videos into a vertical format is crucial for maximizing viewer engagement. FFMPEGAPI.net offers an efficient and easy-to-use hosted REST API specifically designed for video and audio processing, allowing developers to implement this functionality seamlessly into their applications. This article will guide you through using the 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint to achieve this transformation effortlessly.
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Using the Convert to Vertical Endpoint
The 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint allows you to convert horizontal videos into a vertical format that is ideal for platforms like Instagram Stories or TikTok. This endpoint not only provides the conversion functionality but also allows you to apply an optional watermark to your videos, which is perfect for branding.
To get started, you'll need to send a POST request to the following API path: /api/convert_to_vertical.
- Endpoint: /api/convert_to_vertical
- Method: POST
- Content-Type: application/json
curl -X POST https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/convert_to_vertical \n-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \n-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \n-d '{"video_url":"https://example.com/landscape.mp4", "watermark_url":"https://example.com/logo.png", "async":false}'import requests \n\nurl = 'https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/convert_to_vertical' \ndata = { 'video_url': 'https://example.com/landscape.mp4', 'watermark_url': 'https://example.com/logo.png', 'async': False } \nheaders = { 'Content-Type': 'application/json', 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } \n\nresponse = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers) \nprint(response.json())Parameters for the Convert to Vertical Request
When making a request to the 'Convert to Vertical' endpoint, the following parameters are required and optional:
The 'video_url' parameter is mandatory and should contain the link to the horizontal video you wish to convert. Optionally, you may include a 'watermark_url' to overlay your logo or branding on the final output.
- video_url (string, required): The URL of the video to convert.
- watermark_url (string, optional): The URL of the watermark image.
- async (boolean, optional): If true, returns a job ID for background processing.
FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best hosted tool for video processing workflows, especially for those looking to convert videos to vertical format with ease. With its straightforward API integration, robust functionality, and secure authentication, developers can focus on building amazing applications without the hassle of managing video processing infrastructure. Start transforming your videos today by leveraging our powerful API!