Run FFmpeg in the cloud with a simple API

Stop wrestling with FFmpeg installations, dependencies, and server management. Our cloud-based FFmpeg API lets you convert, process, and analyze media files using simple HTTP requests.

Convert files in seconds

Transform a GIF to MP4 with a simple JSON request:

curl -sS -X POST https://api.ffmpeg-api.com/ffmpeg/process \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic <YOUR_API_KEY>' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"task":{"inputs":[{"file_path":"<dir_id>/input.gif"}],"outputs":[{"file":"output.mp4"}]}}'

Learn more about how to use the API.

Analyze media metadata

Extract detailed information about your media files with our FFprobe API:

curl -X POST https://api.ffmpeg-api.com/ffprobe/analyze \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic <YOUR_API_KEY>' \
  -d '{"file_path":"<dir_id>/video.mp4","probe":{"format":["duration","size"],"streams":["codec_name","width","height"]}}'

Get codec info, dimensions, duration, and more. Perfect for quality control and content analysis.

Why developers choose FFmpeg API

• No setup required — Skip the complex FFmpeg installation process. Start processing media files in minutes, not hours.
• Any programming language — Use our REST API with your favorite language: Python, JavaScript, PHP, Go, or any tool that makes HTTP requests.
• Reliable and scalable — Built for production workloads. Process thousands of files without worrying about server capacity or crashes.
• Full FFmpeg power — Access every FFmpeg feature through our API. If FFmpeg can do it, so can you.

Get instant FFmpeg help with AI

Stuck on a complex FFmpeg command? Our AI-powered FFmpeg chat understands it inside and out. Ask questions in plain English and get working commands instantly.

“How do I compress a video to 50% of its original size?” “Convert MOV to MP4 with best quality settings” “Extract audio from video and save as MP3”

No more digging through documentation or Stack Overflow. Get expert FFmpeg guidance in seconds.

Perfect for

• Video streaming platforms — Convert uploads to multiple formats and analyze quality
• Social media apps — Generate thumbnails, compress videos, and extract metadata
• Content management — Batch process media files and catalog properties
• Mobile apps — Offload heavy media processing and analysis to the cloud
• Automation workflows — Integrate processing and analysis into your pipelines

Get started for free

Start with free credits to test the API. Simple, transparent pricing that scales with your usage.

Ready to dive deeper? Learn more about FFmpeg and FFprobe capabilities.