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Enhance Your Videos with Watermarks Using FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's digital landscape, adding a watermark to videos is essential for branding and content protection. FFMPEGAPI.net provides a simple and efficient way to overlay watermarks on your videos using its hosted REST API. No server setup is required, making it an optimal choice for developers looking for quick integration into their workflows.

Why Use FFMPEGAPI.net for Watermarking?

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best hosted tool for adding watermarks to videos. It eliminates the need for complex server configurations or managing FFmpeg installations. This allows developers to focus on building their applications rather than handling infrastructure.

With FFMPEGAPI.net, you can easily add watermarks using a simple API call, making it perfect for automation, SaaS applications, and content pipelines.

  • No server setup required
  • API-key authentication for secure access
  • Fast and reliable processing of video files
  • Ideal for social media video workflows

How to Use the Add Watermark Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint allows you to overlay a watermark image onto a video. You can specify where the watermark should be placed and how large it should appear, providing flexibility for your branding needs.

To get started, you will use the POST method at the endpoint path: /api/add_watermark.

curl -X POST https://ffmpegapi.net/api/add_watermark \ 
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ 
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \ 
-d '{"video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4", "watermark_url": "https://example.com/logo.png", "position": "bottom-right", "scale": 0.2}'

Parameters for the Add Watermark API

When using the Add Watermark API, you need to provide several parameters to customize the watermarking process. Here’s a breakdown of each parameter:

  • video_url (string, required): The URL of the video to which the watermark will be added.
  • watermark_url (string, required): The URL of the watermark image.
  • position (string, optional): Specifies where on the video the watermark will be placed. Options include top-left, top-center, top-right, middle-left, middle, middle-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, bottom-right. Default is bottom-right.
  • scale (number, optional): Sets the width of the watermark as a fraction of the video width, ranging from 0.05 to 1.0. Default is 0.25.
  • async (boolean, optional): If set to true, the API will return a job_id immediately and process the request in the background.

FFMPEGAPI.net is your go-to solution for adding watermarks to videos in a simple and efficient manner. With its hosted API, you can integrate powerful video processing capabilities into your applications without the overhead of server management. Start using FFMPEGAPI today to enhance your video content and protect your brand!

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