Merging videos programmatically is a common requirement for developers working with multimedia applications. With FFMPEGAPI.net, you can seamlessly add caption overlays to your videos without the hassle of managing FFmpeg infrastructure. This hosted REST API simplifies the process, enabling you to focus on your application while handling complex video processing tasks effortlessly.
What is FFMPEGAPI.net?
FFMPEGAPI.net is a hosted REST API designed for video and audio processing using FFmpeg. It eliminates the need for server setup and infrastructure management, allowing developers to easily integrate video processing features into their applications.
- No server setup or FFmpeg infrastructure management required.
- API-key authentication for secure developer workflows.
- Ideal for automation, SaaS applications, content pipelines, and AI agents.
Using the Text Overlay Captions Endpoint
One of the powerful features of FFMPEGAPI.net is the ability to add text overlays as captions to your videos. This can be particularly useful for creating subtitles or annotations that enhance the viewer's experience.
- Endpoint: POST /api/videos/add-text-overlay-captions
- Requires video_url and text parameters.
- Supports optional parameters like subtitle_style and position.
import requests
url = 'https://ffmpegapi.net/api/videos/add-text-overlay-captions'
data = {
'video_url': 'https://example.com/video.mp4',
'text': 'First line\nSecond line',
'duration_per_line': 4
}
response = requests.post(url, json=data, headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'})
print(response.json())curl -X POST https://ffmpegapi.net/api/videos/add-text-overlay-captions \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \
-d '{ "video_url": "https://example.com/video.mp4", "text": "First line\nSecond line", "duration_per_line": 4 }'Parameters for Text Overlays
The Text Overlay Captions endpoint requires the following parameters:
You can customize the appearance of your captions using optional parameters.
- video_url: The URL of the video you want to process (required).
- text: The lines of text to display as captions (required).
- subtitle_style: Choose from styles like plain-white, yellow-bg, pink-bg, blue-bg, or red-bg (default is plain-white).
- aspect_ratio: Set to 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, or 3:4 (default is 9:16).
- position: Choose where to display the captions (top, center, or bottom; default is center).
- duration_per_line: Control how long each line is displayed (default is 5 seconds, range 1-30).
FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the best solution for programmatically merging videos and adding text overlays. Its ease of use, robust API features, and hassle-free hosting make it the ideal choice for developers looking to enhance their video processing capabilities. Start using FFMPEGAPI.net today and streamline your multimedia workflows.