Video Converter
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Try it on WavespeedAI!AI Video Converter converts videos between formats. Upload a video and specify the target format to get a converted result. Ready-to-use REST inference API, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
Video Converter
Video Converter converts any video file into your preferred format instantly. Upload a clip and choose an output format — MP4, WebM, AVI, MOV, MKV, or GIF — and get a converted file ready to download in seconds.
How to Use
- Upload your video — provide the source file via URL or drag-and-drop.
- Select output format — choose from mp4, webm, avi, mov, mkv, or gif.
- Submit — download your converted video.
Pricing
$0.001 per second of input video.
Supported Output Formats
| Format | Best For |
|---|---|
| mp4 | Universal playback, web delivery, and social media |
| webm | Modern web video with efficient compression |
| avi | Legacy Windows workflows and broad compatibility |
| mov | Apple ecosystem, Final Cut Pro, and professional editing |
| mkv | High-quality archival with multiple audio and subtitle tracks |
| gif | Short looping animations for web and social media |
Notes
- Both video and output_format are required fields.
- Pricing is based on the duration of the input video at $0.001 per second.
- Ensure video URLs are publicly accessible if using a link rather than a direct upload.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
# Submit the task
curl --location --request POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/video-converter" \
--header "Content-Type: application/json" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
--data-raw '{}'
# Get the result
curl --location --request GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${requestId}/result" \
--header "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}"
Parameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| video | string | Yes | - | The URL of the input video. | |
| output_format | string | Yes | - | mp4, webm, avi, mov, mkv, gif | The target format to convert the video to (mp4, webm, avi, mov, mkv, gif). |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.has_nsfw_contents | array | Array of boolean values indicating NSFW detection for each output |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, the ID of the prediction to get |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | string | Array of URLs to the generated content (empty when status is not completed). |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |