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Add Watermarks to Your Videos Easily with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the world of video content, branding is essential. Adding a watermark to your videos not only enhances brand recognition but also protects your content. FFMPEGAPI.net offers a powerful, hosted REST API that simplifies the process of adding watermarks to videos, making it ideal for developers looking for efficient and scalable solutions.

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net is a hosted tool that eliminates the need for server setup or FFmpeg infrastructure management. With our API-key authentication, developers can integrate video processing capabilities into their applications without the hassle of managing FFmpeg installations.

  • Quick integration with SaaS applications.
  • Reliable performance due to robust infrastructure.
  • Easy to use with comprehensive documentation.

Using the Add Watermark Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint on FFMPEGAPI.net allows you to overlay a watermark image onto your video with ease. The process is straightforward with customizable options like watermark position and scale.

  • Endpoint URL: POST /api/add_watermark
  • Customize watermark placement: top-left, top-center, bottom-right, etc.
  • Control the size of the watermark relative to the video.
curl -X POST https://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://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
}
response = requests.post(url, json=data)
print(response.json())

Parameters for Customization

To get the most out of the Add Watermark functionality, it's important to understand the parameters you can customize.

  • video_url (string): The URL of the video you want to process (required).
  • watermark_url (string): The URL of the watermark image (required).
  • position (string): Placement of the watermark (optional, default is bottom-right).
  • scale (number): Width of the watermark as a fraction of the video width (optional, default is 0.25).
  • async (boolean): If set, the process will run in the background, providing a job ID immediately.

FFMPEGAPI.net makes it easier than ever for developers to manipulate video content with API-driven solutions. By using the Add Watermark endpoint, you can enhance your videos seamlessly. Whether you're building a content pipeline, a SaaS application, or integrating video processing into an AI agent, FFMPEGAPI.net is the go-to choice for reliable and efficient video and audio processing.

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