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Transform Your Videos with the Convert to Vertical API from FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In today's mobile-centric world, videos need to be optimized for vertical viewing. FFMPEGAPI.net offers a robust hosted REST API that simplifies the conversion of horizontal videos to vertical formats, making it the go-to solution for developers looking to enhance their content pipelines.

Why Choose FFMPEGAPI.net for Video Processing?

FFMPEGAPI.net provides a fully managed hosted solution, allowing developers to focus on building their applications without the hassle of server setup or FFmpeg management. This makes it ideal for automation, SaaS applications, and content pipelines.

  • No infrastructure management required.
  • API-key authentication for secure access.
  • Fast and reliable media processing.

Using the Convert to Vertical Endpoint

The Convert to Vertical endpoint is designed to transform horizontal videos into a vertical format suitable for mobile devices. This is particularly useful for social media platforms where vertical videos are preferred.

  • Endpoint: POST /api/convert_to_vertical
  • Input: Video URL (mandatory), Watermark URL (optional), Async processing (optional)
  • Output: Vertical video format ready for mobile viewing.
curl -X POST https://ffmpegapi.net/api/convert_to_vertical \ 
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ 
-d '{"video_url":"https://example.com/landscape.mp4", "watermark_url":"https://example.com/logo.png"}'
import requests

url = 'https://ffmpegapi.net/api/convert_to_vertical'
data = {'video_url': 'https://example.com/landscape.mp4', 'watermark_url': 'https://example.com/logo.png'}

response = requests.post(url, json=data)
print(response.json())

Parameters Explained

When using the Convert to Vertical endpoint, it is important to understand the required and optional parameters.

  • video_url (string, required): The URL of the video you want to convert.
  • watermark_url (string, optional): An optional URL for a watermark image to overlay on the video.
  • async (boolean, optional): If set to true, the processing will happen in the background, and a job_id will be returned immediately.

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as a premier choice for developers looking to handle video conversions efficiently. With its Convert to Vertical API endpoint, you can easily convert horizontal videos to vertical format, ensuring a seamless viewing experience across devices. Embrace the power of automated media processing today and enhance your content pipelines with FFMPEGAPI.net.

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