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How to Add a Watermark to Your Videos Using FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's digital landscape, adding a watermark to your videos is crucial for brand visibility and copyright protection. Whether you're developing an automated content pipeline or building AI agents that manipulate media, FFMPEGAPI.net provides the perfect hosted solution. With its robust REST API, you can easily overlay watermarks on videos without managing any server infrastructure.

Why Use FFMPEGAPI.net for Video Watermarking?

FFMPEGAPI.net is designed specifically for developers looking for a seamless way to handle video and audio processing. With no server setup required, you can focus on your development work while we handle the heavy lifting.

Our API-key authentication ensures secure access to your workflows, making it a reliable choice for automation, SaaS applications, and more.

  • No server management needed.
  • Fast API responses suitable for real-time applications.
  • Secure API-key authentication.
  • Designed for developers and automation needs.

Using the Add Watermark Endpoint

To add a watermark to a video, you'll use the Add Watermark API endpoint. This endpoint allows you to specify the video URL, watermark URL, position, and scale of the watermark.

The endpoint is simple to use and offers flexibility to cater to different branding needs.

  • Endpoint Path: `/api/add_watermark`
  • HTTP Method: POST
  • Content Type: application/json
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())

Parameters for the Add Watermark API

Here are the parameters you can use when calling the Add Watermark API:

Each parameter allows you to customize how the watermark is applied to your video.

  • video_url: (string, required) The URL of the video to watermark.
  • watermark_url: (string, required) The URL of the watermark image.
  • position: (string, optional) The position of the watermark (default: bottom-right).
  • scale: (number, optional) The scale of the watermark as a fraction of the video width (default: 0.25).
  • async: (boolean, optional) Flag to process the task asynchronously.

Incorporating a watermark into your videos has never been easier with FFMPEGAPI.net. By leveraging our dedicated Add Watermark endpoint, you can enhance your brand presence while automating your video workflows. Start using FFMPEGAPI.net today, and take advantage of our powerful video automation tools designed for AI agents and developers alike.

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