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Enhance Your Videos with Watermarks Using FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

Adding a watermark to your videos is a great way to brand your content and protect your intellectual property. With FFMPEGAPI.net, you can easily overlay a watermark image onto any video using our simple REST API. No need for complex server setups or FFmpeg infrastructure management; just integrate and go.

What is the Add Watermark Endpoint?

The Add Watermark endpoint allows developers to overlay a watermark image onto a specified video. This can be useful for branding videos, creating promotional content, or even personalizing clips for specific audiences.

  • Method: POST
  • Path: /api/add_watermark
  • Content Type: application/json
  • Configurable parameters for position and scale of the watermark.

How to Use the Add Watermark API

To use the Add Watermark API, you need to provide specific parameters such as the video URL, watermark URL, and optional parameters like position and scale. The default position is bottom-right, and the default scale is 0.25.

  • Video URL: The link to the video you wish to watermark.
  • Watermark URL: The link to the image you want to use as a watermark.
  • Position: Choose where to place the watermark on the video.
  • Scale: Set the size of the watermark relative to the video width.
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 }'
import requests

url = 'https://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())

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net is designed specifically for developers looking for a reliable and efficient video processing solution. Our hosted REST API removes the need for server management and allows you to focus on building your applications. With API-key authentication, the integration is straightforward and secure.

  • No server setup or management required.
  • Quick integration into existing workflows.
  • Ideal for automation, SaaS applications, and content pipelines.
  • Reliable performance with minimal downtime.

In summary, adding watermarks to your videos is a simple yet effective way to enhance your content, and with FFMPEGAPI.net, it's easier than ever. Our hosted API provides you with all the necessary tools to implement watermarking seamlessly in your applications. Start integrating today and take your video projects to the next level!

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