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Automate Video Editing: Convert Horizontal Videos to Vertical with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's mobile-driven world, having video content in the right format is essential. If you're looking to automate the conversion of horizontal videos to vertical format, FFMPEGAPI.net offers a powerful and easy-to-use hosted API solution. This article will guide you on how to leverage the API for video editing tasks seamlessly.

Why Use FFMPEGAPI.net for Video Processing?

FFMPEGAPI.net is a hosted REST API specifically designed for video and audio processing. It eliminates the need for server setup or infrastructure management, allowing developers to focus on building their applications rather than maintaining complex systems.

With API-key authentication, FFMPEGAPI.net ensures secure and easy integration into your workflows. It's ideal for developers, automation tasks, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and even AI agents.

  • No server setup required.
  • Scalable and easy to integrate into existing workflows.
  • Supports various media processing tasks beyond just video conversion.

Converting Horizontal Videos to Vertical Format

One of the most common editing tasks is converting horizontal videos to a vertical format that suits mobile viewing. The FFMPEGAPI.net provides an easy-to-use endpoint for this purpose.

The 'Convert to Vertical' API endpoint allows you to convert your videos effortlessly, and even apply an optional watermark for branding.

  • Endpoint: `/api/convert_to_vertical`
  • Method: `POST`
  • Content Type: `application/json`
curl -X POST https://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://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())

Parameters for the Convert to Vertical API

When using the Convert to Vertical endpoint, you need to provide the following parameters:

1. **video_url** (string, required): The URL of the video you want to convert.

2. **watermark_url** (string, optional): A URL for an optional watermark image.

3. **async** (boolean, optional): If set to true, this will return a job ID immediately and process the conversion in the background.

FFMPEGAPI.net simplifies the process of video editing and conversion, particularly for mobile formats. With its powerful API, developers can automate tasks efficiently without the hassle of server management. Start using FFMPEGAPI.net today to enhance your video processing capabilities and ensure your content is always optimized for your audience.

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