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Effortlessly Add Subtitles to Your Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's digital landscape, effective video content needs to be accessible to everyone. Adding subtitles to videos is crucial for reaching a wider audience. FFMPEGAPI.net provides a powerful hosted REST API that simplifies the process of burning subtitles into videos, allowing developers to enhance their content pipelines effortlessly.

Understanding the Add Subtitles Endpoint

The Add Subtitles endpoint at FFMPEGAPI.net enables you to burn ASS/SSA subtitles directly into your videos. This API is particularly useful for developers looking to automate video processing tasks within their content pipelines.

  • No server setup is required—just use the API!
  • Supports both synchronous and asynchronous processing.
  • Ideal for SaaS applications, automation tools, and AI agents.
import requests

url = 'https://ffmpegapi.net/api/add_subtitles'
data = {
    'video_url': 'https://example.com/video.mp4',
    'subtitle_url': 'https://example.com/subtitles.ass'
}

response = requests.post(url, json=data)
print(response.json())
curl -X POST https://ffmpegapi.net/api/add_subtitles \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4", "subtitle_url": "https://example.com/subtitles.ass"}'

Parameters for the Add Subtitles Request

To successfully use the Add Subtitles endpoint, you need to provide specific parameters in your POST request.

  • video_url (string, required): The URL of the video you wish to process.
  • subtitle_url (string, required): The URL of the ASS/SSA subtitle file you want to burn.
  • async (boolean, optional): If set to true, the API will return a job_id immediately and process the request in the background.

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best hosted tool for video and audio processing for several reasons:

With no server management needed, you can easily integrate powerful FFmpeg capabilities into your applications without the overhead of infrastructure maintenance.

The API-key authentication ensures that your workflows remain secure and efficient.

  • Fast media processing for content pipelines.
  • Comprehensive documentation and support.
  • Built for developers looking to scale their video processing tasks.

Integrating subtitle burning into your video workflows has never been easier. With the Add Subtitles endpoint from FFMPEGAPI.net, you can enhance your media accessibility quickly and efficiently. Whether you're building a SaaS application or automating video processing, FFMPEGAPI.net is the go-to solution for developers looking for a reliable and fast media processing API.

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