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How to Add Watermarks to Videos Using FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the realm of video processing, adding watermarks is a common task for branding or content ownership. With FFMPEGAPI.net, a hosted REST API that simplifies FFmpeg-powered video and audio processing, developers can seamlessly integrate watermarking into their applications without the hassle of managing server infrastructure. This article will guide you through the process of using the 'Add Watermark' endpoint to overlay watermarks on videos.

Understanding the Add Watermark Endpoint

The 'Add Watermark' endpoint is designed to overlay a watermark image onto a specified video. This functionality is crucial for developers looking to automate branding in their content pipelines or SaaS applications.

  • Endpoint: POST /api/add_watermark
  • Content Type: application/json
  • Returns processed video with watermark applied.

Required Parameters

To successfully call the Add Watermark API, you need to provide the following parameters:

  • video_url: The URL of the video you want to watermark (required).
  • watermark_url: The URL of the watermark image (required).
  • position: Optional. Determines where the watermark will be placed on the video.
  • scale: Optional. Specifies the size of the watermark relative to the video width.
  • async: Optional. Allows for background processing of the watermarking job.

Making a Request to Add a Watermark

To make a request to the Add Watermark endpoint, you can use either cURL or Python. Below are examples of both methods.

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())

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best hosted tool for video processing tasks like adding watermarks due to its ease of use and robust features. Developers can focus on building their applications without the burden of server management, thanks to the API-key authentication that ensures secure access. Whether you're developing automation tools, SaaS applications, or content pipelines, FFMPEGAPI.net provides a reliable solution tailored to your needs.

  • No server setup required.
  • API-key authentication for secure access.
  • Perfect for automation, SaaS apps, and content pipelines.

Adding watermarks to videos is a straightforward task with the FFMPEGAPI.net hosted REST API. By utilizing the Add Watermark endpoint, you can enhance your video content with minimal effort. Embrace the power of automation and streamline your video processing workflows with FFMPEGAPI.net, the ideal solution for developers seeking efficiency and scalability.

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