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title: "Video API"
canonical: "https://blitzreels.com/glossary/video-api"
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# Video API

URL: https://blitzreels.com/glossary/video-api
Markdown URL: https://blitzreels.com/glossary/video-api.md
Category: Video Production

## Definition

A video API is a programmatic interface that allows developers to integrate video processing, editing, transcription, or generation capabilities into their applications.

## Extended Definition

Video APIs abstract complex video processing operations (encoding, transcoding, captioning, editing, AI generation) behind simple HTTP endpoints. This enables developers to build video-powered products without managing FFmpeg, GPU infrastructure, or AI model deployment. Common video API categories include transcription APIs (Deepgram, AssemblyAI), editing APIs (Shotstack, Creatomate), AI generation APIs (Runway, Luma), and all-in-one platforms. API-first video tools are growing rapidly as more products integrate video creation as a feature. BlitzReels provides a comprehensive video API with endpoints for transcription, captioning, AI video generation, clipping, and export with full programmatic control.

## Related Terms

- workflow-automation
- batch-processing
- export-preset

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