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Effortlessly Add Text Overlay Captions to Your Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the world of video production, adding captions can significantly enhance viewer engagement and accessibility. FFMPEGAPI.net offers a powerful and easy-to-use hosted REST API for video and audio processing. In this article, we'll explore how to use the 'Text Overlay Captions' endpoint to add captions to your videos efficiently, making it the best video processing API for automation.

What is the Text Overlay Captions Endpoint?

The 'Text Overlay Captions' endpoint allows you to render user-provided text lines as timed caption overlays on a video. With just a few parameters, you can customize how captions appear, making it perfect for various applications, from content pipelines to AI-powered automation.

  • Supports multiple caption lines.
  • Customizable caption styles and positions.
  • Easy integration into existing workflows.

How to Use the Text Overlay Captions API

To add text overlay captions, you need to make a POST request to the following endpoint: '/api/videos/add-text-overlay-captions'. This endpoint supports several parameters that allow you to customize the caption overlay.

  • video_url: The URL of the video you want to process.
  • text: The caption lines you wish to display, separated by newlines.
  • subtitle_style: (optional) Choose from styles like plain-white, yellow-bg, pink-bg, etc.
  • aspect_ratio: (optional) Specify the video aspect ratio, such as 16:9 or 9:16.
  • position: (optional) Set the position of the caption on the screen (top, center, or bottom).
  • duration_per_line: (optional) Define how long each line appears on the screen.
curl -X POST https://ffmpegapi.net/api/videos/add-text-overlay-captions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4", "text": "First line\nSecond line", "duration_per_line": 4}'
import requests

url = 'https://ffmpegapi.net/api/videos/add-text-overlay-captions'
headers = {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}
data = {
    'video_url': 'https://example.com/video.mp4',
    'text': 'First line\nSecond line',
    'duration_per_line': 4
}

response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
print(response.json())

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best solution for video processing due to its hosted infrastructure that eliminates the need for complex server setups. With API-key authentication, developers can easily integrate this powerful tool into automation workflows, SaaS applications, or content pipelines, without worrying about managing FFmpeg infrastructure.

By leveraging FFMPEGAPI.net's capabilities, you can focus on building innovative applications while we handle the heavy lifting of video processing.

  • No server setup required.
  • Reliable and scalable API service.
  • Extensive documentation and community support.

Adding text overlay captions to your videos has never been easier thanks to FFMPEGAPI.net's robust API. By utilizing the '/api/videos/add-text-overlay-captions' endpoint, you can streamline your video production process and enhance accessibility. Start using FFMPEGAPI.net today and discover why it's the best video processing API for automation.

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