Render video, image and audio edits from JSON timelines in the cloud.

API

What your agent can do

  • The Edit API is used to edit videos, images and audio files in the cloud using a simple to understand JSON schema.

    Via API.

Tasks depend on the interface and permissions.

Connection methods

Choose a route that fits your agent.

API connection
API path
https://api.shotstack.io/edit/{version}

Authentication
Set the x-api-key header with your provided key for the correct environment (v1 or stage).

Documentation & experience

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