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Effortlessly Add Watermarks to Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's digital landscape, enhancing video content with branding elements like watermarks is crucial for maintaining brand identity. FFMPEGAPI.net offers a powerful hosted API that allows developers to seamlessly add watermarks to videos without the hassle of server management. This article will guide you on how to utilize the Add Watermark endpoint effectively.

Understanding the Add Watermark Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint allows you to overlay a watermark image onto any video. This can be particularly useful for content creators, marketers, and developers who want to automate video processing workflows.

  • Method: POST
  • Path: /api/add_watermark
  • Content Type: application/json

Required Parameters for Adding a Watermark

To successfully use the Add Watermark endpoint, you need to provide the following parameters:

1. **video_url**: The URL of the video you want to watermark.

2. **watermark_url**: The URL of the watermark image.

3. **position** (optional): The position of the watermark on the video (default is bottom-right).

4. **scale** (optional): The scale of the watermark relative to the video's width (default is 0.25).

Making Your First API Call

Let's look at a practical example of how to call the Add Watermark endpoint using cURL and Python.

curl -X POST https://www.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://www.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())

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the premier hosted tool for video processing needs, particularly for adding watermarks effortlessly. With no server setup required, API-key authentication, and easy integration into your workflows, it's the cloud FFmpeg alternative that developers can trust. Start enhancing your video content today with FFMPEGAPI.net!

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