Convert media API

Convert media files using the Shotstack cloud based media conversion API. Integrate media conversion capability in your app and workflows.

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{
    "timeline": {
        "background": "#000000",
        "tracks": [
            {
                "clips": [
                    {
                        "asset": {
                            "type": "video",
                            "src": "https://shotstack-ingest-api-v1-au.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/0lquwzley0/zzyb5hue-3asj-yc0b-jzsy-1imdlv1j4cyv/source.mp4",
                            "trim": 2
                        },
                        "offset": {
                            "x": 0,
                            "y": 0
                        },
                        "position": "center",
                        "start": 0,
                        "length": 4
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    },
    "output": {
        "size": {
            "width": 276,
            "height": 276
        },
        "format": "gif",
        "repeat": true,
        "quality": "low",
        "fps": 12
    }
}