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How to Add Watermarks to Videos Using FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today’s digital landscape, video content is everywhere, and branding that content effectively is crucial. Adding a watermark to your videos not only enhances brand visibility but also protects your intellectual property. FFMPEGAPI.net provides a seamless hosted REST API solution for adding watermarks to videos, allowing developers to incorporate this functionality into their applications without the hassle of server management. In this article, we’ll explore how to use the Add Watermark endpoint to automate this process.

What is FFMPEGAPI.net?

FFMPEGAPI.net is a hosted API service that simplifies video and audio processing by leveraging the power of FFmpeg. It eliminates the need for developers to set up and manage their FFmpeg infrastructure, making it the ideal choice for automation in content pipelines, SaaS applications, and AI agents.

  • No server setup required
  • API-key authentication for secure workflows
  • Perfect for automation and integrating into existing software

Using the Add Watermark Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint allows you to overlay a watermark image onto a video with configurable options for placement and scaling. This is especially useful for branding your video content effectively.

  • Endpoint: POST /api/add_watermark
  • Content Type: application/json
  • Required Parameters: video_url, watermark_url
  • Optional Parameters: position, scale, async
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 Explained

When using the Add Watermark endpoint, you can customize your request with various parameters to achieve the desired outcome.

Here's a breakdown of the parameters you can use:

  • video_url: The URL of the video you want to watermark (required).
  • watermark_url: The URL of the watermark image (required).
  • position: Where to place the watermark on the video. Default is bottom-right.
  • scale: Adjust the size of the watermark as a fraction of the video width, ranging from 0.05 to 1.0. Default is 0.25.
  • async: If set to true, the processing will happen in the background, and you will receive a job ID immediately.

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best video processing API for automation, especially when it comes to adding watermarks to videos. With its straightforward endpoint and easy-to-use parameters, developers can integrate powerful video manipulation features into their applications without managing any infrastructure. Start using FFMPEGAPI.net today and elevate your video content with minimal effort!

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