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Use the FFmpeg API to process videos directly from Make.com

Install the official FFmpeg Micro app from the Make.com app store and call the FFmpeg API for transcoding, compression, format conversion, and audio transcription in any scenario. No HTTP modules, no self-hosting, no infrastructure.

Free tier · 100 min/mo · Paid plans from $19/mo

Looking for the full technical docs? The Make.com integration documentation covers the install steps with screenshots, all 13 modules in detail, the underlying API contract, and troubleshooting.

Try a pre-built scenario

Clone one of these into your Make.com account in one click. Each is a complete webhook-driven workflow using FFmpeg Micro — swap in your own video URL and go.

More scenarios coming — 12 additional templates (crossfade, audio overlay, trim, loop, resize, fade, text overlay, quote card, and more) are in Make's review queue.

Example Scenarios

Repost YouTube videos as TikTok clips

Flow: Watch YouTube uploads → Download video → Transcode to 9:16 vertical + 60s clip → Upload to TikTok

Use case: Repurpose long-form YouTube content as TikTok clips automatically. The FFmpeg Micro "Create Transcode Job" module handles the resize, crop, and trim operations in a single step. More patterns in our social media automation guide.

Turn podcasts into audiogram clips

Flow: Podcast RSS feed → Download episode → Transcribe audio → Extract 60s clips around keyword matches → Generate waveform video → Post to Instagram

Use case: Turn podcast episodes into shareable social clips. Transcription finds the quotable moments, transcode adds visuals, and Make.com handles the posting.

Render videos from a Notion database

Flow: Watch Notion database for new rows → Fetch template video → Add text overlay from Notion fields → Transcode with custom branding → Upload to Dropbox

Use case: Turn structured data (product launches, team updates, testimonials) into branded video content without touching video editing software. See our content repurposing playbook for more patterns.

Why Use the Official App?

FeatureFFmpeg Micro AppHTTP Module
Native Make.com integration✓ Native modulesManual HTTP config
Setup complexityInstall + API key (30 seconds)Configure endpoints, headers, auth manually
Built-in polling for job completion✓ Wait modules + triggerBuild your own polling loop
Audio transcription (Whisper AI)✓ Dedicated modulesDIY via /v1/transcribes
File size limitUp to 5GB per file (plan-dependent)Same
Full FFmpeg feature set✓ All filters, codecs, options✓ Same API

Already using the HTTP module? The official app gives you the same API with a better UX: no manual endpoint configuration, built-in auth handling, guided field mapping, and polling triggers. Your existing scenarios can be migrated in minutes, or grab our HTTP-module blueprint if you prefer the manual route.

Common Questions

How does pricing work?

Free tier includes 100 processing minutes per month. Paid plans start at $19/month (Starter, 2,000 min) and scale up to $349/month (Scale, 60,000 min). Annual plans save 40%. See pricing for plan details.

Can I use both the app and the HTTP module?

Yes, they use the same API under the hood. The official app is recommended for new scenarios because it's faster to set up and maintains itself.

What's the file size limit?

Plan-dependent: 250MB on Free, 1GB on Starter, 2GB on Pro, and 5GB on Scale.

More questions answered in the full integration documentation.

Want to learn more about what you can build? Explore the FFmpeg API for complete documentation, code examples, and workflows.