Video

Video FiltersAPI

Apply an Instagram-style filter preset to a video (vintage, B&W, sepia, cinematic, etc.). Single ffmpeg pass, audio preserved.

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Three ways to use this tool

REST API

One POST request. Get the result back directly — as an image, video, or JSON depending on the tool.

terminal 
curl -X POST https://apiai.me/api/workflow/video-filters \
     -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
     -F "crf=23" \
     -F "grain=false" \
     -F "preset=vintage" \
     -F "speed=medium"
     --output result.mp4

Dashboard Playground

Test this tool visually before writing any code. Upload an image, set parameters, and see the result live. When it looks right, copy the auto-generated curl command and paste it into your app.

  1. Open the dashboard → API Toolbox
  2. Find Video Filters and click it
  3. Upload your input and adjust parameters
  4. Copy the curl command and ship
Open Dashboard →

Batch Processing

Process hundreds of images at once without writing a loop. Upload a CSV with one row per item, set your parameters, and download the results as a ZIP when they're done.

  1. Open the dashboard → Batches
  2. Select Video Filters
  3. Add your content and start the batch
  4. Download results ZIP when complete
Go to Batches →

Parameters

Name Required Description Default / Options
crf optional Output quality. Lower numbers = higher quality and larger file size. Typical range 18-28. 23
grain optional Add subtle film grain for an analog feel. truefalse
preset optional Choose the overall color/look for your video. bwnoirsepiavintagecaliforniacinematicfadecoolpunchy
speed optional Encoding speed/quality tradeoff. Faster presets use less CPU but produce slightly larger files. ultrafastsuperfastveryfastfasterfastmediumslowslowerveryslow

Ready to integrate?

Get an API key, test Video Filters in the dashboard, and copy the curl command.

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