How to Add Subtitles to Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

Understanding the Add Subtitles Endpoint

FFMPEGAPI.net provides a straightforward endpoint to add subtitles to your videos. The Add Subtitles endpoint allows you to burn ASS/SSA subtitle files directly onto your video files, making it an essential tool for video editors and developers alike.

Parameters Required for Adding Subtitles

To use the Add Subtitles endpoint effectively, you need to supply certain parameters. Here’s a breakdown of what you'll need:

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

2. **subtitle_url**: The URL of the ASS/SSA subtitle file you're looking to burn.

3. **async** (optional): If set to true, this will allow for processing in the background, returning a job ID immediately.

Using the Add Subtitles Endpoint

Integrating the Add Subtitles endpoint into your workflow is simple. Below is a practical example using both cURL and Python to demonstrate how you can add subtitles to a video.

curl -X POST https://ffmpegapi.net/api/add_subtitles \ 
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ 
-d '{"video_url":"https://example.com/video.mp4", "subtitle_url":"https://example.com/subtitles.ass", "async":false}'

import requests

url = 'https://ffmpegapi.net/api/add_subtitles'
headers = {'Content-Type': 'application/json'}

payload = {
    'video_url': 'https://example.com/video.mp4',
    'subtitle_url': 'https://example.com/subtitles.ass',
    'async': False
}

response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)
print(response.json())