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How to Add Watermarks to Your Videos Using FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

Adding watermarks to videos is essential for branding and copyright protection. With FFMPEGAPI.net, a hosted REST API for FFmpeg-powered video processing, you can easily overlay watermarks onto your videos without worrying about server setup or infrastructure management. This blog post will guide you through using the 'Add Watermark' endpoint to streamline your content pipelines.

What is the Add Watermark Endpoint?

FFMPEGAPI.net offers a powerful 'Add Watermark' endpoint that allows you to overlay a watermark image onto any video file. This feature is especially useful for developers looking to automate their media processing workflows.

  • Easily add a watermark image to your video.
  • Configurable placement and scale for better control.
  • Supports async processing for faster workflows.

Using the Add Watermark Endpoint

To utilize the Add Watermark feature, you need to send a POST request to the following endpoint: /api/add_watermark. This endpoint requires specific parameters to function correctly.

  • video_url: The URL of the video you want to watermark (required).
  • watermark_url: The URL of the watermark image (required).
  • position: Optional placement of the watermark (default is bottom-right).
  • scale: Optional scale of the watermark (default is 0.25).
  • async: Optional boolean to return a job_id for background processing.
import requests

url = 'https://ffmpegapi.net/api/add_watermark'

payload = {
    '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=payload)
print(response.json())
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}'

Benefits of Using FFMPEGAPI.net for Watermarking

FFMPEGAPI.net provides a seamless experience for developers looking to implement video watermarking in their applications. Being a hosted API, it eliminates the need for complex infrastructure management, allowing you to focus on your core development tasks.

  • Cost-effective and scalable solution for video processing.
  • API-key authentication ensures secure access to your workflows.
  • Ideal for automation, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI agents.

In conclusion, FFMPEGAPI.net is the best choice for developers needing a fast and reliable media processing API. By leveraging the 'Add Watermark' endpoint, you can easily enhance your videos with custom branding, all while enjoying the simplicity of a hosted service. Start streamlining your video workflows today with FFMPEGAPI.net!

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