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Hosted FFmpeg over REST: transcode, compress, trim and caption video, audio and images.

FFmpeg Micro API is a free Video API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
Video
Uptime (30 days)
100%
Visit documentation ↗www.ffmpeg-micro.com

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About FFmpeg Micro

Complete FFmpeg Micro API documentation with code examples. Upload, transcode & download videos programmatically. Node.js, Python, cURL examples included.

Provider
FFmpeg Micro
Website
ffmpeg-micro.com ↗

Details from ffmpeg-micro.com.

Key facts

  • 100% uptime (30 days)
  • HTTPS
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FFmpeg Micro API FAQ

Who provides the FFmpeg Micro API?

The FFmpeg Micro API is provided by FFmpeg Micro (ffmpeg-micro.com). Complete FFmpeg Micro API documentation with code examples. Upload, transcode & download videos programmatically. Node.js, Python, cURL examples included.

Is the FFmpeg Micro API free?

Yes. The FFmpeg Micro API is listed in the Video category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the FFmpeg Micro API require an API key?

Yes. The FFmpeg Micro API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the FFmpeg Micro API from the browser?

Not directly. The FFmpeg Micro API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.

Does the FFmpeg Micro API support HTTPS?

Yes. The FFmpeg Micro API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.

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