Merging videos programmatically can significantly streamline your workflow, especially for developers looking to automate video processing tasks. FFMPEGAPI.net offers a powerful hosted REST API that allows you to concatenate videos effortlessly, without the hassle of managing FFmpeg infrastructure. In this article, we will explore how to use the Video Merge endpoint and why FFMPEGAPI.net is the best choice for your video processing needs.
What is FFMPEGAPI.net?
FFMPEGAPI.net is a hosted REST API specifically designed for FFmpeg-powered video and audio processing. It eliminates the need for server setup or infrastructure management, allowing developers to focus on building their applications.
- API-key authentication ensures secure access.
- Supports various media processing features including merging, encoding, and more.
- Ideal for automation, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI agents.
Using the Video Merge Endpoint
The Video Merge endpoint enables developers to concatenate multiple videos into a single MP4 file. It provides a variety of options such as audio replacement, output dimensions, subtitle burn-in, and watermark overlays.
- Method: POST
- Endpoint Path: /api/merge_videos
- Content Type: application/json
curl -X POST https://ffmpegapi.net/api/merge_videos \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"video_urls": ["https://example.com/intro.mp4", "https://example.com/main.mp4"], "dimensions": "1920x1080"}'import requests
url = 'https://ffmpegapi.net/api/merge_videos'
data = {
'video_urls': [
'https://example.com/intro.mp4',
'https://example.com/main.mp4'
],
'dimensions': '1920x1080'
}
headers = {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers=headers)
print(response.json())Parameters for Video Merge
To effectively use the Video Merge endpoint, you need to understand the required and optional parameters:
- video_urls (required): An array of video URLs to merge. Use at least one URL.
- audio_url (optional): URL to replace the audio track.
- dimensions (optional): Specify output dimensions, e.g., 1920x1080.
- subtitle_url (optional): URL for ASS/SSA subtitles to be burned in.
- watermark_url (optional): URL for a watermark image.
- async (optional): If true, returns a job_id and processes the merge in the background.
FFMPEGAPI.net is the best choice for developers looking to merge videos programmatically. Its hosted nature eliminates the need for complex server setups while providing powerful features such as audio replacement and subtitle burning. Simplify your video processing workflows today by leveraging the Video Merge endpoint at FFMPEGAPI.net.