Run FFmpeg in the cloud with a simple API

No FFmpeg knowledge needed. Describe what you want in plain English, and our AI-powered API handles the rest:

curl -X POST https://api.ffmpeg-api.com/ai/ffmpeg/process \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic <YOUR_API_KEY>' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "inputs": [{ "file_path": "https://example.com/video.mov" }],
    "instructions": "Convert to 720p MP4 with good compression"
  }'

“Extract audio as MP3”, “Create a thumbnail at the 5 second mark”, “Trim from 30s to 1 minute” — it just works. AI endpoints are in beta and cost nothing extra — you only pay for the compute used.

Get started in 5 minutes or learn more about AI Processing.

Full FFmpeg power when you need it

Already know FFmpeg? Use the standard endpoints with precise control over every option:

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","options":["-crf","23"]}]}}'

Learn more about processing with FFmpeg commands.

Analyze media metadata

Extract detailed information about your media files — with plain English or precise FFprobe options:

curl -X POST https://api.ffmpeg-api.com/ai/ffprobe/analyze \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic <YOUR_API_KEY>' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"file_path":"https://example.com/video.mp4","instructions":"What is the resolution, duration, and codec?"}'

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

Why developers choose FFmpeg API

• No FFmpeg knowledge required — Use AI endpoints to process media in plain English. Or bring your own FFmpeg commands for full control.
• No setup required — Skip server management and FFmpeg installation. Start processing in minutes, not hours.
• Any programming language — Use our REST API with 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 capacity.
• 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.