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How to Add Watermarks to Videos with FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's digital landscape, video content is king. Adding a watermark to your videos can help protect your brand and enhance your professional image. FFMPEGAPI.net provides an easy-to-use hosted solution to overlay watermarks on your videos without the hassle of server setup or complex configurations. In this article, we will explore how to use the Add Watermark endpoint to achieve this with just a few lines of code.

Understanding the Add Watermark Endpoint

The Add Watermark endpoint allows developers to overlay a watermark image onto a video easily. This functionality is crucial for those who want to maintain brand visibility and prevent unauthorized use of their video content.

  • POST Method for adding watermarks.
  • Supports various placement options for the watermark.
  • Flexible scaling options for customizing the watermark size.
  • Asynchronous processing for large video files.

How to Use the Add Watermark Endpoint

To use the Add Watermark feature, you need to send a POST request to the following endpoint: `/api/add_watermark`. Below are the parameters you need to include in your request.

  • video_url: URL of the video you want to watermark.
  • watermark_url: URL of the image you want to use as a watermark.
  • position: Optional. Set where you want your watermark to appear (e.g., bottom-right).
  • scale: Optional. Adjust the size of the watermark relative to the video width.
  • async: Optional. If true, the process will run in the background.
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 premier choice for developers looking for an efficient way to integrate video processing capabilities into their applications. With its hosted REST API, there's no need to manage FFmpeg infrastructure, allowing you to focus solely on your development tasks.

  • Simple API-key authentication for secure access.
  • No server setup required, saving you time and resources.
  • Supports various media processing tasks beyond watermarking.
  • Ideal for automation, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI integrations.

In conclusion, adding watermarks to your videos using the FFMPEGAPI.net Add Watermark endpoint is straightforward and efficient. The combination of powerful features, ease of use, and robust API security makes FFMPEGAPI.net the best choice for developers looking to enhance their video content with minimal effort. Start leveraging this hosted tool today to streamline your video processing workflows.

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