Developer API for AI video editing

AI Video Cutting API

Replace manual trimming workflows with AI-powered video cutting through API calls.

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  • Woowa Brothers
  • Google
  • The Athletic
  • DeepMind
  • Vox Media
  • UC Berkeley
  • TEO Universe
  • DEPT Agency
  • Microsoft
  • Databricks

Automate hours of video cutting with API calls

Skip manual timelines and repetitive editing work. Send your footage to the API and let AI identify, cut, and prepare the best segments automatically.

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3 steps to use the AI Video Cutting API

Integrate automatic video cutting into your product with a simple API workflow.

Python
1from vidio import VidioClient
2import os
3
4client = VidioClient(api_key=os.getenv("VIDIO_API_KEY"))
5
6# Upload input
7upload = client.upload("INPUT_FILE_PATH")
8
9# Create highlight reel
10job = client.create_highlight_reel(
11    input_keys=[upload.input_key],
12    video_category="ball-sports",
13    output_length=30,
14    aspect_ratio="portrait"
15)
16
17# Wait for processing
18job = client.wait_for_job(job.job_id)
19
20# Render output
21job = client.render(job.job_id)
22job = client.wait_for_render(job.job_id)
23
24print(job.output_url)

Video cutting API

AI video cutting made simple for developers

An API for cutting videos automatically based on content, style preferences, and output goals.

Developer-friendly integration
Integrate AI video cutting into your product with simple API requests and automated workflows.
Fast processing
Built on GPU infrastructure and optimised processing pipelines to cut videos quickly at scale.
High-quality cuts
Use advanced AI models to identify important segments and generate clean, relevant video cuts automatically.

Adapt video cuts to any workflow, platform, or format

Background Music Control
Add or configure background music options as part of the automated video cutting workflow.
Segment Length Control
Define shorter or longer cuts programmatically to match different content styles and audience needs.
Automatic Video Resizing
Generate outputs optimised for different platforms and aspect ratios.
Target Output Length
Set the desired output duration and let AI select cuts that fit your target length.
Transition Support
Enhance automatically cut videos with transitions for smoother viewing experiences.
AI Cut Recommendations
Receive AI-recommended segments and cut points that can be used directly or refined in your application.

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Flexible video automation

Works across diverse video cutting use cases

Use the API for podcasts, sports, tutorials, marketing videos, interviews, events, and many other video workflows.

Frequently asked questions

How does the AI Video Cutting API work?

The API analyses video content with AI, detects important or relevant segments, and cuts the footage automatically based on your selected settings.

What video formats are supported?

Supported formats include GIF, MP4, MOV, MPG, WEBM, and MPEG.

Is there a limit on file size or video duration?

Yes, limits depend on your plan. For example, videos may be subject to a maximum size such as 3GB. See the pricing or API documentation for current limits.

Can I test the API for free?

Yes, free access or trial usage may be available depending on the current plan and onboarding flow.

Can developers control how videos are cut?

Yes, developers can provide options such as summarisation mode, target output length, aspect ratio, and other configuration settings while letting the rest of the workflow remain automated.

Does the API support both image and video inputs?

Depending on the workflow, the platform can support both image and video formats, including JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MOV, MPG, WEBM, and MPEG.

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