How to Add Watermarks to Videos Using FFMPEGAPI.net

Understanding the Add Watermark Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint of FFMPEGAPI.net allows developers to overlay a watermark image onto a video. This functionality is crucial for content creators and businesses looking to brand their videos effectively.

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API Parameters for Adding Watermarks

The Add Watermark API requires several parameters to function correctly. Here’s a breakdown of each parameter you can use:

1. **video_url**: The URL of the video you want to watermark (required).

2. **watermark_url**: The URL of the watermark image (required).

3. **position**: Optional parameter to define where the watermark will appear on the video (default is bottom-right).

4. **scale**: Optional parameter to specify the width of the watermark relative to the video width (default is 0.25).

Practical Example of Using the Add Watermark API

Here’s how you can use the Add Watermark endpoint with a practical example. For instance, if you want to add a logo to your video, you can use a simple curl command or a Python script.

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())