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Effortlessly Add Watermarks to Your Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the world of video content, branding is crucial. Adding a watermark to your videos is one effective way to ensure your brand remains visible. With FFMPEGAPI.net, you can easily overlay watermarks on videos using a simple REST API. This article will guide you through using the Add Watermark endpoint, showcasing how this hosted solution is perfect for developers and automation workflows.

What is FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net is a hosted REST API that enables developers to leverage FFmpeg's powerful video and audio processing capabilities without the hassle of server setup or management of FFmpeg infrastructure. With API-key authentication, FFMPEGAPI.net is designed for seamless integration into your developer workflows, making it ideal for SaaS applications, automation, and content pipelines.

  • No server setup required
  • Easy integration with existing applications
  • Supports a variety of audio and video processing tasks
  • Ideal for developers and AI agents

Using the Add Watermark Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint allows you to overlay an image onto a video, which is perfect for branding or personalization. This endpoint supports several parameters to customize the placement and size of your watermark, ensuring it fits perfectly within your video's context.

  • Method: POST
  • Path: /api/add_watermark
  • Content Type: application/json
  • Returns a job_id for async processing if needed
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, \
        "async": false \
     }'

Parameters for Customization

The Add Watermark endpoint allows you to customize various parameters to fit your needs. Here’s a breakdown of the parameters you can use:

  • video_url: Required. The URL of the video to which you want to add the watermark.
  • watermark_url: Required. The image URL that serves as the watermark.
  • position: Optional. Determines where the watermark will be placed (default is bottom-right).
  • scale: Optional. Sets the watermark width as a fraction of the video width (default is 0.25).
  • async: Optional. If set to true, it returns a job_id and processes in the background.

FFMPEGAPI.net simplifies the process of video watermarking, providing developers with a robust and straightforward API for integrating video processing capabilities in their applications. Whether you are building a SaaS platform or automating your content pipeline, the Add Watermark endpoint is a valuable tool for enhancing your video content. Explore FFMPEGAPI.net today and take your video processing workflows to the next level!

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