Create Product Videos by API

Automatically generate captivating product videos for your online store (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Amazon, etc.) using an API. Create hundreds of promotional videos, social media videos, or video ads with ease using a no-code platform like Zapier, or programmatically through Javascript, PHP, Ruby, or Python.

Create product videos by API
Auto-generate e-commerce product videos
Scale product video creation

How to Create Product Videos using an API?

To generate product videos using the API, start by creating a video template. Next, use Creatomate's REST API to populate the template with product data, such as images, prices, and features, producing unique videos for each item.

1
Create a product video template

To automate the process of creating product videos, begin by designing a template that will serve as the foundation for all your videos. Within this template, you can designate placeholder elements, such as text and media, which will be replaced with different content for each product.

There are many ready-made templates you can use, but you can also create your own video designs using the online editor. The editor offers lots of customization options to match your brand's style and meet your specific needs.

curl -s -X POST https://api.creatomate.com/v1/renders \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer Your-API-Key' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data-binary @- << EOF
{
"template_id": "Your Product Video Template ID",
"modifications": {
"Product": "Nike RN Flyknit",
"Description": "Unleash your inner athlete with these high-performance running shoes.",
"Normal-Price": "$ 109.99",
"Discounted-Price": "$ 89.99"
"Image": "https://example.com/red-shoe.jpg"
}
}
EOF

2
Set up the API integration

Once your template is ready, you can generate product videos using the REST API. The API is accessible through a programming language such as Javascript, PHP, Ruby, and Python, as well as no-code platforms like Zapier, making it easy to use for marketers and developers alike.

Generating product videos is as simple as sending a single POST request. Just include the template ID and the content you wish to insert, such as titles, images, prices, and other relevant information. Once the request is sent, you'll receive a URL where you can find the generated video.

3
Generate product videos automatically

Whether you need promotional videos for your web pages, engaging content for social media posts, or advertising materials, our API offers a way to automate the entire process. If you're a developer or have a team with development expertise, integrating it into your software application is straightforward. To help you get started, here's a guide.

Alternatively, you can use a no-code platform like Zapier. With over 5000+ apps to choose from, including Creatomate, Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce, you can build custom workflows for generating product videos on autopilot. Need help getting started? Check out our quick tutorial to get up and running within minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I create product videos using an API?

Generating product videos through the API is an easy process. First, design a template to serve as the foundation for all your videos. Next, use programming languages like Javascript, PHP, Ruby, and Python, or a no-code automation platform like Zapier, to invoke the REST API and insert different images, prices, titles, and more for each product.

What kind of product videos can I auto-generate?

Typically, it is used for creating advertising materials and short-form video content, ideal for promoting products on popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more. It can also be used to produce engaging promotional videos for product pages. However, you can create any type of product video, as long as the design fits within a template.

How long does it take to set up?

Setting up both a code integration and a Zapier workflow can be completed in as little as 10 minutes. You can get started right away by following this Zapier tutorial or this code guide.

What's the best tool to create product videos using an API?

We recommend Creatomate as the best API for generating product videos. Its template editor offers immense flexibility, enabling you to design videos that perfectly match your brand's style and meet your specific needs. The REST API can be invoked by both programming languages and no-code tools, making it a valuable solution for developers and users without technical expertise. If you're interested in comparing Creatomate with other products on the market, take a look at our list of the best video generation APIs.

Can I use Creatomate for more than automating product videos?

Certainly! Creatomate is a video automation platform that lets you automate and scale video production using code, no-code platforms, spreadsheets, and forms. With its capabilities, you can create video content for social media, advertising, personalization, and much more. In addition, if email marketing is a crucial strategy for you, Creatomate also helps you to create and send personalized images and GIFs to your customers, following this step-by-step tutorial.