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Video Editing With Shotstack
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2026
October 30, 2026
Can Claude make videos? How it makes and edits video with Shotstack
Can Claude make videos? Yes. Learn how Claude writes video as code, compare Claude Motion with Claude and Shotstack, and build a narrated video per customer.
October 29, 2026
Remove green screen from video with Python and a chroma key API
Remove green screen from video with Python and the Shotstack chroma key. Sample the key color, set the threshold, and check the edge before you render.
October 29, 2026
How to convert MOV to MP4 with the Shotstack Ingest API in Python
Convert MOV to MP4 with the Shotstack Ingest API in Python. We tested iPhone HEVC, H.264, WebM and MKV files and show what each MP4 contains.
October 28, 2026
Video bitrate guide: what to render for 1080p, 4K and the web
What video bitrate is, how it sets file size, the 1080p and 4K targets YouTube and Vimeo publish, and the measured bitrate of every Shotstack quality preset.
October 28, 2026
Mute a video or replace its audio with Python and the Shotstack API
Mute a video, strip its audio track, replace the sound or mix music under it with one Python script, and see what each option leaves in the output file.
October 26, 2026
AI content pipeline automation with video creation for brands
Learn AI content pipeline automation for brands with the Shotstack API: on-brand product videos from your data, with AI checks and human approval.
October 26, 2026
FFmpeg codecs explained: H.264, H.265, VP9 and AV1 for MP4, WebM, MOV
A developer reference mapping H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 and ProRes to their FFmpeg encoders, CLI flags and MP4, WebM and MOV container rules, with commands.
October 26, 2026
Video sizes and aspect ratios by platform (updated)
Video sizes and aspect ratios for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Pinterest from their own docs, with the Shotstack output for each.
October 12, 2026
Video localization API: render one template in multiple languages
Learn video localization with the Shotstack API: render one template in each language with AI voice-overs, translated captions and merge fields.
October 5, 2026
AI video, image, voice and music generation in the Shotstack Edit API
Generate AI video, images, voice-over and music from a prompt inside a Shotstack render. The models, their options, how pricing works and what you can build.
September 30, 2026
Build a video clipping pipeline with the Shotstack API
Learn how to build a video clipping pipeline with the Shotstack API: transcribe long recordings, pick moments with an LLM and render captioned vertical clips.
September 21, 2026
How to automate video creation on a schedule with the Shotstack API
Learn how to automate video creation on a schedule: a Node.js worker on cron reads a data feed, renders a Shotstack template per new record and skips repeats.
September 15, 2026
Automate video creation in n8n with the official Shotstack node
Learn n8n video automation with the official Shotstack node: render videos from templates, wait for the render and get a permanent URL, in one workflow.
August 26, 2026
Add video creation to your app without building an editor
Learn three ways to add in-app video creation with Shotstack: embed a white-label editor, render headlessly with the API, or ship form-to-video in hours.
Charter Pro turns fishing trips into highlight reels with Shotstack
How Charter Pro sends every fishing trip guest an automatic highlight video with the Shotstack Edit API, an AI-built integration, and no human in the loop.
PromoPulse automates 1,000 videos a month with Shotstack
How PromoPulse renders 1,000 unique marketing videos a month with the Shotstack video editing API, merge-field templates, and an AI agent.
AGEN Media builds a fully agent-driven video studio with Shotstack
How AGEN Media lets users create finished music videos by chatting with an AI agent, with the Shotstack video editing API assembling every render.
August 18, 2026
A guide to automating video content production for multiple clients
Learn how to automate video content production for multiple clients with the Shotstack API. One template and per-client brand records render every variant.
August 12, 2026
Best practices for agentic video editing
Learn the best practices for agentic video editing: set up your AI agent with Shotstack, design templates, avoid failure modes, and verify renders cheaply.
August 6, 2026
Generate videos in bulk using the Shotstack API
Learn how to bulk create videos from a CSV with the Shotstack API. One template and merge fields render 100 personalized videos in a resumable batch.
August 5, 2026
Render your first video with the Shotstack API
Learn how to render your first video with the Shotstack API: build Edit JSON, submit and track a render, and get the hosted URL in cURL, Node.js, or Python.
July 29, 2026
How to automate Instagram posts with AI video
Learn how to automate Instagram posts with AI video. Generate scripts, voiceovers and visuals, render Reels with Shotstack, and publish via the Instagram API.
July 22, 2026
How to connect Shotstack to your AI tools with MCP
Learn how to connect Shotstack's MCP server to Claude Desktop, Cursor, ChatGPT, and other AI tools to create and render videos by chatting — no code needed.
April 29, 2026
FFmpeg vs Video API: A Developer's Decision Guide
Video API vs FFmpeg: a technical guide on when to use each, with real code examples, production architecture comparisons, and a clear decision framework.
April 15, 2026
How to Build an AI Video Agent
Learn how to build an AI video agent in Python using Claude and the Shotstack API. Full working code: tool schema, agent loop, render function, and example interactions.
April 14, 2026
How an Agentic Video Editing Pipeline Works
Learn how an agentic video editing pipeline works: the four layers, how they connect, why rendering is the hardest part, and where the architecture is heading.
April 13, 2026
How to Build an OpenClaw Skill for Video Generation (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to build an OpenClaw skill for video generation using the Shotstack API. Includes the full SKILL.md, render script, and Telegram setup.
March 16, 2026
12 Best Video Automation Software in 2026
The best video automation software for 2026 — API tools, no-code platforms, and AI generators compared by use case, pricing, and scalability.
March 12, 2026
FFmpeg CRF: Constant Rate Factor Explained
Understand FFmpeg CRF encoding: how the quality scale works, which CRF values to use for different content, and practical commands for H.264, H.265, and VP9.
March 4, 2026
FFmpeg.wasm: What Is It and How to Use It
Struggling with ffmpeg.wasm browser crashes or React 18 double-mounting? This comprehensive guide shows you how to build robust, in-browser video apps.
February 26, 2026
8 Best Personalized Video Software & Tools (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Compare the 8 best personalized video software platforms in 2026 — from enterprise tools like Idomoo and SundaySky to scalable APIs like Shotstack.
February 23, 2026
How to Use FFmpeg in Node.js
Master video processing in Node.js with FFmpeg. Learn how to install, convert, trim, resize, and watermark videos using fluent-ffmpeg with real code examples.
February 19, 2026
Localized Video: Strategy, Tools, and Automation
Manual editing is slow and costly. Discover how to scale your global reach and automate localized video creation using API tools like Shotstack.
January 12, 2026
How to automate video editing with 3 methods
Learn how to automate video editing at scale. Compare FFmpeg scripts, no-code tools, and cloud video APIs. See working Python examples with Shotstack.
2025
December 16, 2025
Data driven personalization: Moving beyond “Hi [Name]” emails
Data driven personalization is evolving. Learn how to use video APIs to generate unique, hyper-relevant video narratives for every user at scale.
November 20, 2025
8 best AI tools for YouTube automation in 2026
Discover the 8 best AI tools for YouTube automation in 2026. Learn how to scale your channel using ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, and Shotstack's automated editing API.
November 18, 2025
How to automate shortform videos?
Learn to automate shortform video creation at scale with templates, no-code tools, video APIs, and AI. This guide shows you how to boost your video content output 100x.
October 17, 2025
7 best AI video generator APIs
Discover the best AI video generator APIs in 2025. Our deep-dive comparison covers features, pricing, and use cases.
September 12, 2025
What is a video API?
A complete guide to understanding video APIs. Learn what they are, how they work, the main types, and how to choose the right one for your application.
April 20, 2025
YouTube automation with AI: a step-by-step guide (2026)
Build a YouTube automation with AI: turn a script into a finished Short with an AI voice-over, visuals and captions in one API call, then make the thumbnail.
April 4, 2025
How to convert WebM to MP4 with FFmpeg
Learn how to convert WebM to MP4 with FFmpeg. Copy-paste H.264/AAC commands, faststart for streaming, CRF/preset quality control, and batch conversion.
February 19, 2025
Use FFmpeg to skip frames
Learn how to skip frames in FFmpeg using -ss, select filter, and -skip_frame to reduce file size, speed up processing, and optimize workflows.
February 18, 2025
Use FFmpeg to crop videos
Crop videos using FFmpeg and compare it with Shotstack, a cloud-based video editing API that simplifies video processing and delivery at scale.
February 6, 2025
Top 10 video editing automation tools and platforms (2025)
Automated video editors and tools in 2025: compare the top tools and APIs, key features, pros/cons, and when to use an AI editor vs a programmable pipeline.
2024
September 16, 2024
Automate TikTok Video Creation with AI Using Shotstack
Learn how to create faceless TikTok videos on auto-pilot. Auto create videos and upload them automatically on TikTok with a video editing API.
July 10, 2024
Use FFmpeg to speed up and slow down videos
Use FFmpeg to speed up and slow down videos
July 3, 2024
Use FFmpeg to blur videos
How to use FFmpeg to add blur effect to videos
July 2, 2024
Generate YouTube Shorts using an API
Learn how to generate YouTube Shorts using an API. Auto create Reels for YouTube with a video editing API.
June 26, 2024
Burn subtitles into a video using a captions API
Add captions to a video in one render with auto-transcription, or burn in an existing SRT file.
June 19, 2024
7.4x faster rendering speeds than the competition
Shotstack documented and verifiable rendering speed benchmarks compared with our closest competitor
June 13, 2024
Create automated news API videos with AI avatars
How to create automated news videos using a news API, AI avatars from D-ID, OpenAI API and the Shotstack Edit API
May 19, 2024
Automate sports video highlights using an API
Automate the creation of sports highlights video from short clips extracted from a larger video. Use an API to extract and stitch clips from one long video.
May 15, 2024
Create split screen videos for TikTok and YouTube Shorts
Automate the creation of split screen style videos for TikTok and YouTube Shorts using the Shotstack online video editor and API
May 12, 2024
Vertical Video: Blur Sides Guide & How-to
Learn how to blur the sides of a vertical video with the Shotstack API. Fix pillarboxing and create professional widescreen clips from vertical footage.
May 9, 2024
Create lower thirds using After Effects
Create and export lower third animations using After Effects and import them in to Shotstack for automated video editing
May 6, 2024
Dynamic podcast ad insertion using the Edit API
How to use the Shotstack Edit API to dynamically insert audio ads into a podcast. Scale and automate ad insertion to thoudands of podcasts.
TradePending creates thousands of automotive videos daily with Shotstack
How TradePending sends every car dealership lead a personalised walkaround video within minutes, thousands a day, with the Shotstack video editing API.
April 15, 2024
Create podcast video templates with waveforms
How to create a podcast video template with a waveform video animation using teh Shotstack video editing API
April 9, 2024
Import, export and share Studio templates
How to create, import and export JSON templates using the Shotstack Studio online video editor. Share templates with teammates, designers and developers.
April 5, 2024
Scaling videos and images using the fit property
Learn about how to use the fit property to control how images and videos are scaled within the frame of a video
April 5, 2024
Convert audio to video with an AI generated image
Learn how to convert an audio file into a video with an AI generated background image using the Shotstack API
April 2, 2024
How to extract frames from a video?
Learn how to use the Shotstack Edit API to extract frames from a video and save them as an image. Use the extracted frame in yoru application or another edit.
April 2, 2024
How to convert a YouTube video to MP3
Learn how to convert YouTube videos to MP3 audio files using the Shotstack Ingest API
March 26, 2024
Use FFmpeg to extract frames from video
Learn how to extract frames from a video using FFmpeg. Extract the first frame, a specific frame or a sequence of frames and save them as images.
March 22, 2024
Generate audio waveform videos using FFmpeg
Learn how to use FFmpeg to generate audio waveform videos, how to style them and create different visual effects and patterns
March 17, 2024
How to watermark videos using PHP
Watermark videos using PHP and the Shotstack video editing API. Use the PHP video editing SDK to prepare and add watermarks to videos.
February 27, 2024
Build an AI video summarizer app using ChatGPT
Use OpenAI ChatGPT API and Shotstack Ingest transcription API to build an AI video summarizer application
February 13, 2024
How to trim videos using PHP
Use the Shotstack video editing API and PHP SDK to trim videos using a PHP script. Automate video editing and trim videos one at a time or in bulk.
February 6, 2024
Generate SRT and VTT subtitles using an API
Use the Shotstack Ingest API to transcribe and generate subtitles in SRT and VTT formats.
February 5, 2024
How to use FFmpeg: Installation, commands & examples
How to use FFmpeg with real examples; installation plus copy-paste commands for convert, compress (CRF), trim, concat, audio, subtitles, GIF, speed and more.
February 2, 2024
The best stock image and video footage APIs (2024)
The best stock image and video footage APIs 2024 reviewed for quality, size, pricing, licensing, documentation and eas of use
February 1, 2024
Add an AI voice over to a video using an API
How to use AI to generate a voice over from a text script and add it to a video all using an API
January 17, 2024
Make a video with images using the Edit API
How to make a video with still images and music using an API. Automatically generate image slideshow videos using the Shotstack Edit API
January 2, 2024
How to compress video using FFmpeg
How to compress and reduce video file size using FFmpeg by adjusting codecs, resolution, bitrate and and frame rate.
2023
December 11, 2023
FFmpeg: MP4 to GIF guide
Learn how to convert a video or MP4 file to an animated GIF using FFmpeg including looping, file size, quality and colour optimisation using palettegen
December 6, 2023
Batch convert videos using FFmpeg
Setting FFmpeg to batch convert video files using a bash opr shell script for Windows and Linux
November 12, 2023
Studio video editor guide for designers
A designers guide for the Shotstack Studio online video editor with techniques, tips and processes to design a great looking video
November 8, 2023
The best real estate CMS providers (Australia)
A review of the best real estate content management systems (CMS) in australia for property listsings and websites.
November 4, 2023
How to extract audio from video with FFmpeg
Learn how to extract audio from video using FFmpeg. The guide includes a sample video and real-world examples for setting quality, trimming and adjusting speed.
October 4, 2023
Convert MP4 video to GIF using PHP
Convert MP4 video to MP3 audio file using a PHP script, the Shotstack video editing API and video editing PHP SDK
September 29, 2023
Automated video editing with Shotstack Workflows using Webhooks
Automate video creation using webhooks and leverage generative AI tools with Shotstack Workflows, the no-code tool that saves development time and costs.
September 26, 2023
Introducing Workflows, our no-code video application builder
Introducing Workflows, a groundbreaking no-code video creation tool that empowers developers & creators to produce videos at scale, incorporating generative AI tools.
September 7, 2023
Create dynamic videos using Shotstack Studio
Create dynamic videos by designing your video templates in Shotstack Studio, an online video editor, and automating your video creation, saving you time and resources.
September 6, 2023
The ultimate guide to dynamic videos 2023
Learn how dynamic videos can help you create engaging & personalised content for your audience & streamline your video editing workflow to save time & money.
September 6, 2023
Top five videos hotels should be creating today
Learn the top 5 types of videos to create with Shotstack to captivate audiences, boost bookings, and enhance guest experiences in the hotel industry.
September 6, 2023
Shotstack is going to Dmexco
Join Shotstack at Dmexco 2023. Discover the transformative power of video automation and get a first look at our no-code Workflow product.
September 4, 2023
Five videos automotive companies should be creating today
Discover five types of automated videos that automotive companies should be creating to showcase products and services, generate leads and increase conversions.
September 1, 2023
Use personalised videos to boost your Black Friday sales
Boost your Black Friday sales with personalised videos. Tailor your content to your customer’s interests to help your brand stand out during busy sales seasons.
August 29, 2023
Speed up and slow down videos using the Edit API
Use the Shotstack video editing API to speed up and slow down your videos. Use code to automate video speed and create sped-up and slow motion videos.
August 12, 2023
Convert articles to videos with ChatGPT
The article to video guide will show you how you can use Node.js, Open Chat GPT API and Shotstack to convert an article to a video
August 11, 2023
Shotstack Studio, a complete online video editor
Design and preview video templates with Shotstack Studio's online video editor for designing and generating personalised videos at scale.
August 3, 2023
A beginner’s guide to basic video editing terms (part 1)
Learn the basics of video editing with our mini-series of beginner-friendly guides covering terms and concepts you need to create stunning videos.
August 3, 2023
A beginner’s guide to basic video editing terms (part 2)
This guide aims to provide you with a basic understanding of tools, techniques and technologies you can use to take videos to the next level.
July 21, 2023
Three videos you can make today using the Create API
Learn how to use the Create API to make videos with text-to-speech at scale
July 18, 2023
Wow your customers with Spotify Wrapped style videos
Learn how to create your own Spotify Wrapped style videos with the Shotstack cloud video editing API.
June 27, 2023
Why video personalisation is key this Christmas
Plan your Christmas marketing campaigns now with Shotstack's video personalisation API. Create engaging, personalised videos that drive conversions.
June 22, 2023
Shotstack now integrated with Google Cloud Storage
Discover the seamless integration between Shotstack and Google Cloud, offering fast and efficient file transfer for video editing outputs.
June 15, 2023
Resize and crop videos using the Edit and Ingest API
Learn to crop or resize videos using the Shotstack's Edit and Ingest API's
June 15, 2023
How we personalised newsreel videos for industry events
Learn how to create personalised news reel videos with Shotstack and Make (Integromat) using data sources, templates, and third party APIs.
June 14, 2023
GDPR compliance and Drata monitoring
Shotstack has partnered with Drata to monitor GDPR compliance to protect customer data and ensure the highest standards of privacy and security.
May 22, 2023
Turn images into a slideshow videos using PHP
Turn images into a slideshow videos using PHP and the Shotstack cloud video editing API.
May 18, 2023
What is a video editing API and why you need one
Learn what a video editing API is, how it works, and what are the benefits of using one.
May 18, 2023
Top 5 video personalisation stats for 2023
Learn why video personalisation is the future of marketing and how you can customise video with Shotstack.
May 4, 2023
Why CTOs should include Shotstack in their tech stack
5 compelling reasons why CTOs should include Shotstack in their tech stack. Streamline video editing, seamless integration, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and security.
May 1, 2023
Webhooks in video applications for real-time communication
Why webhooks are important in video applications and how to use them.
March 23, 2023
Five videos Media and Entertainment companies should be creating today
Five videos Media and Entertainment companies should be creating today
March 16, 2023
Convert MP4 video to MP3 audio using PHP
How to convert MP4 videos to MP3 audio files using PHP and the Shotstack video editing API.
March 9, 2023
Shotstack's going to NAB Show 2023
We'll see you at NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas!
February 5, 2023
Create podcast videos using the Airtable API
Use the Airtable API, Shotstack API, and Node.js to generate podcast videos using data from an Airtable table.
January 20, 2023
Shotstack 2022 year in review
A look back at the features, updates and progress we made at Shotstack during 2022.
2022
December 6, 2022
Generate real estate videos using the Notion API
Automatically generate real estate videos using the Notion API and Shotstack video editing API
October 27, 2022
How to trim videos using Python
Learn to trim videos using Python, the Shotstack Python SDK, and the Shotstack video editing API. Programmatically edit videos faster.
October 24, 2022
How to watermark videos using Python
How to watermark videos using Python, Shotstack Python SDK, and the Shotstack video editing API.
October 20, 2022
Use Zapier and Google Sheets to generate car sales videos
Automatically generate car slideshow videos from photos using Zapier, Google Sheets, and the Shotstack API.
October 20, 2022
Create car slideshow videos using Make (Integromat) and Google Sheets
Build a Make scenario that will automatically generate car dealer slideshow videos using Google Sheets and the Shotstack API.
October 10, 2022
Convert MP4 video to MP3 audio using Python
How to convert MP4 videos to MP3 audio files using Python and the Shotstack video editing API.
October 5, 2022
What is video personalization and how does it work?
Video personalization is the process of tailoring videos with personalized messaging for each viewer. Learn to personalize videos using the Shotstack API.
September 29, 2022
Shotstack integrates with AWS S3
The AWS S3 integration is now available. Seamlessly connect your S3 buckets to edit and export rendered videos using the Shotstack API.
September 19, 2022
Convert MP4 video to GIF using Python
Convert MP4 videos to GIF using Python, Shotstack Python SDK, and the Shotstack video editing API.
September 8, 2022
Turn images into slideshow videos using Python
Turn images into a slideshow videos using Python and the Shotstack cloud video editing API.
September 1, 2022
What is video automation?
Video automation is a process of automating video production using specific automation workflows, tools, and technologies.
July 30, 2022
How to generate videos using the templates endpoint
Generate and personalize videos at scale using the Edit API templates endpoint.
July 27, 2022
What are the different types of video API?
Learn about the types of video API, their differences, and how they work.
July 11, 2022
Create a picture-in-picture video with Node.js and dynamic templates
Use Node.js and dynamic video templates to create a picture-in-picture video.
May 27, 2022
Shotstack integrates with the Mux video platform
Shotstack now integrates with Mux, the developer video platform that takes the complexity out of live and on-demand video.
March 8, 2022
Programmatically view video, image and audio metadata
How to use the Shotstack Media Inspector to view metadata from video, image and audio files.
March 3, 2022
Add text to video using the Edit API
Use the editing API to add text and titles to videos and images.
February 8, 2022
JSON template editor launched
The JSON template editor lets you edit and render videos in the dashboard.
January 20, 2022
Trim a video using the Edit API
Learn how to trim the start, end or middle of a video using the Shotstack API.
2021
November 28, 2021
Create an overlay transition using After Effects
How to transition between two clips using an animated overlay with alpha transparency.
How Grupo W built a dynamic video campaign for IKEA
How Mexico's leading creative agency built a personalized video campaign for IKEA.
November 10, 2021
Merge fields, probe endpoint, transformations and other updates
Announcing the launch of merge fields to create temnplates, probe endpoint, rotate, flip and skew transformations, looping gifs and status query parameters.
October 31, 2021
Create a luma matte transition using After Effects
How to create your own luma matte animations using Adobe After Effects.
October 30, 2021
Achieve email click-through rates of 27% using personalized video
How we improved email open and click-through rates using a personalized real estate video.
October 28, 2021
Postman Collection with 90 JSON video templates
How to use the Shotstack API public Postman Collection of video editing templates.
September 28, 2021
Position HTML assets and content with the Edit API
How to position and align HTML assets, content and text using the Shotstack Edit API.
September 28, 2021
Create real estate video listings using Zapier and Google Sheets
How to use Shotstack, Zapier and Google Sheets to build automated real estate listing slideshow videos.
September 26, 2021
Position elements using the Edit API
How to place elements accurately using the position and offset parameters.
September 24, 2021
Merge videos using the Edit API
How to use the Shotstack video editing API to merge video clips together to edit a simple video.
August 30, 2021
Animated lower thirds using luma mattes and HTML
Learn how to create animated lower thirds using luma mattes, the html asset and After Effects.
August 12, 2021
Image editing, Serve API, shuffle transition and more
Introducing the ServeAPI, image editing API functionality, shuffle transition, transition speeds, custom output sizes and quality settings.
MY VIVENDA builds real estate video listing app using Shotstack
How MY VIVENDA integrated the Shotstack video editing API in to their real estate video listing software.
July 26, 2021
Create slideshow videos using Zapier, Google Forms and YouTube
Use Zapier and Google Forms to generate video slideshows and automatically upload them to YouTube.
July 26, 2021
Hello World - Edit your first image using JSON
Use the Shotstack image editing API to generate your first image in 10 minutes.
July 14, 2021
Media hosting service now available
Media storage and hosting for your videos and images with CDN and asset management API.
June 28, 2021
FFmpeg concat: How to merge videos
Learn how to use the FFmpeg concat command to stitch MP4s together to create a simple video edit. Includes demuxer, protocol and filter with ready-to-use steps.
June 28, 2021
Use Amazon Polly to create a video voice over
How to use AWS Amazon Polly text to speech service to create a voice over for your videos.
June 27, 2021
How to trim a video using FFmpeg
Use FFmpeg to trim the start, end or middle of a video to create shorter segments.
Spotify automates media generation workflow
How the world's leading music streaming provider built a workflow to watermark half a million videos.
May 27, 2021
How to generate videos using Integromat
Use Integromat in your video editing workflow to automatically generate videos.
May 24, 2021
Convert an AWS transcription to an SRT file using Node.js
How to convert an AWS Transcription JSON file into an SRT subtitles file.
May 24, 2021
Amazon Transcribe: Tutorial and Example
An AWS Transcribe tutorial that shows you how to transcribe a video's audio to text using the AWS CLI or with Node.js. Examples included.
May 21, 2021
How to auto generate watermarked videos using Integromat
Automatically watermark videos from Google Drive using Integromat.
May 15, 2021
How to add international language text to video
How to add international, non European, foreign character sets, text and fonts to video using the Shotstack video editing API.
April 15, 2021
Add fades and dissolves using the Edit API
Learn how to create subtle fade and dissolve transitions between video clips using the fade transition and Shotstack JSON
April 5, 2021
How to use FFmpeg to convert images to video
Convert multiple images into a video slideshow containing audio and transition effects using FFmpeg.
March 17, 2021
Automatically turn images into a slideshow video using Node.js
How to generate a slideshow video using images, Node.js and the Shotstack API.
March 15, 2021
Speed improvements, large file support and caching upgrades
This release adds major infrastructure improvements including faster render speeds, disk types and caching.
February 22, 2021
FFmpeg: Rotate video guide
Fix iOS and Android smartphone video rotation and orientation issues using simple FFmpeg commands.
January 29, 2021
How to add captions to video using PHP
Automatically add captions or subtitles to a video using PHP. This guide show you how to render an SRT subtitles file and add it to a video.
January 28, 2021
An introduction to video captions and subtitles
Everything you need to know about captions and subtitles and why they are important for your users.
January 9, 2021
Cropping, partial renders, frame rates, mp3 exporting and more
Our January 2021 update adds new features including cropping, partial render ranges, frame rate settings, mp3 exporting and more.
January 8, 2021
Which video editing frame rate (fps) to choose
Choose the best frame rate or fps (frames per second) supported by the Shotstack API to use for your video edit.
2020
November 27, 2020
How to edit a picture-in-picture video using Node.js
Use Node.js and JSON to edit a video with picture-in-picture on top of a background video.
November 16, 2020
How to watermark video using Node.js
Learn how to build a simple application that adds a watermark to a video using a Node.js script.
November 4, 2020
New slide, carousel and zoom transitions
New slide, carousel and zoom transition animations can be used to add excitement and energy to text, photos and video clips.
October 4, 2020
6 Free music sites for video, app and game developers
Where to find free royalty free and CC0 music for use in your video templates, projects, applications and games.
September 23, 2020
Create videos using HTML and custom fonts
Edit videos using HTML and CSS and style text using custom fonts from Google.
June 23, 2020
How to make transition videos (using luma mattes)
Use luma mattes to create alpha transparency transitions and effects.
June 22, 2020
Introducing luma mattes, thumbnails and render scaling
Updates to the Shotstack API include luma mattes, thumbnail and poster images and scaling videos from one resolution to another.