Rendering Video

Developer API

Build powerful video applications with our simple and intuitive REST API. Create stunning videos programmatically in minutes.

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Quick Start

Get started with the RenderingVideo API in under 5 minutes.

1. Get API Key
Create an API key from your dashboard settings
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2. Prepare Config
Define your video using our JSON schema
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3. Make Request
Send API request and get your video

1 credit = 1 second of video

Code Examples

Real-world examples to help you get started.

curl -X POST 'https://renderingvideo.com/api/v1/video' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer sk-your-api-key' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
    "config": {
      "meta": { "version": "2.0.0" },
      "video": { "width": 1920, "height": 1080, "duration": 10 },
      "tracks": [{ "type": "visual", "clips": [{ "type": "text", "text": "Hello World", "start": 0, "duration": 5 }] }]
    }
  }'

API Endpoints

Explore our comprehensive API endpoints.

POST
/api/v1/video
Create a new video render task

Submit your video configuration and start rendering. Consumes credits based on video duration.

GET
/api/v1/video
List all video tasks

Retrieve a paginated list of your video tasks with their current status.

GET
/api/v1/video/:taskId
Get task details

Get detailed information about a specific video task including status and URLs.

POST
/api/v1/video/:taskId/render
Trigger rendering

Start or re-render a video task. Supports custom webhook URLs for notifications.

GET
/api/v1/credits
Get credit balance

Check your current credit balance. 1 credit = 1 second of video.

POST
/api/v1/preview
Create preview link

Create a temporary preview link (7 days validity). Does not consume credits.

Official SDKs

Use our official SDKs for faster integration.

Python SDK
pip install renderingvideo
from renderingvideo import Client

client = Client(api_key="sk-xxx")
task = client.video.create({
    "meta": {"version": "2.0.0"},
    "video": {"width": 1920, "height": 1080, "duration": 10},
    "tracks": [...]
})
print(task.task_id)
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Node.js SDK
npm install @renderingvideo/sdk
import { RenderingVideo } from '@renderingvideo/sdk';

const client = new RenderingVideo({ apiKey: 'sk-xxx' });
const task = await client.video.create({
  meta: { version: '2.0.0' },
  video: { width: 1920, height: 1080, duration: 10 },
  tracks: [...]
});
console.log(task.taskId);
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Authentication

All API requests require authentication via API Key.

Authentication Methods

Authorization Header (Recommended)

Authorization: Bearer sk-your-api-key

X-API-Key Header

X-API-Key: sk-your-api-key

Query Parameter

?api_key=sk-your-api-key

Security Note: Never expose your API key in client-side code. Always make API calls from your server.

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