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How To Use Zapcap API (API for Subtitles)

Integrating ZapCap’s API for automated video processing into your existing systems is a straightforward process designed to minimize complexity and maximize efficiency. ZapCap offers developer-friendly API documentation to ensure seamless onboarding.

Step-by-Step Integration Guide

Step 1: Get Your API Key at ZapCap
Obtain your API key to authenticate your requests before starting.

Step 2: Upload a Video

  • Use the POST /videos endpoint to upload your video file. Supported formats: mp4, QuickTime.
  • You’ll receive a unique video ID, which will be needed for the next steps.

Step 3: Create a Video Task

  • Use POST /videos/{videoId}/task to start processing your video.
  • Specify the video ID, select a template via GET /templates, and set subtitle language options.
  • Use the autoApprove flag if you don’t need manual transcript approval.
  • Optionally, use transcriptTaskId to reuse an existing transcript.

Step 4: Monitor Task Progress
Check task status via GET /videos/{videoId}/task/{id} to see if the subtitles are ready.

Step 5: Approve Transcripts
If needed, approve the transcript using POST /videos/{videoId}/task/{id}/approve-transcript to proceed to final rendering.

Step 6: Download the Final Video
Once completed, download the final video and transcript using the GET /videos/{videoId}/task/{id} endpoint.

By following these steps, you can efficiently use the ZapCap API to automate video creation with dynamic subtitles.

Easy-to-Follow Documentation

ZapCap provides intuitive, easy-to-follow API documentation that includes:

Examples: Real-world code snippets and integration samples.

Error Handling: Guidance on interpreting and handling different API responses.

Customization Tips: Information on customizing subtitles and more.

By following these steps and utilizing the extensive resources, integrating ZapCap’s API into your workflows can be accomplished with minimal effort, allowing you to automate video processing efficiently. For deeper insights, visit the ZapCap developer resources.

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