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ffmpeg Node

n8n Node for some Ffmpeg functionality

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Overview

This node provides video and audio processing capabilities using ffmpeg. Specifically, the "Cut Video/Audio" operation allows users to trim a segment from a given video or audio file by specifying start and end times in seconds. This is useful for extracting highlights, removing unwanted sections, or creating clips from longer media files.

Practical examples:

  • Extracting a 30-second highlight from a recorded webinar.
  • Trimming silence or ads from a podcast episode.
  • Creating short teaser clips from full-length videos for social media sharing.

Properties

Name Meaning
Video or Audio Input A valid URL pointing to the video/audio file or the name of the input binary field containing the media to be cut.
Cut Start Time (in Sec) The starting point (in seconds) from which the media will be trimmed. Must be zero or positive.
Cut End Time (in Sec) The ending point (in seconds) up to which the media will be trimmed. Must be zero or positive.
Video or Audio Output Name The name of the output binary field where the resulting trimmed media file will be stored.

Output

The node outputs the trimmed video or audio segment as binary data under the specified output field name. The json output typically contains metadata about the processed file, while the actual media content is available in the binary property named as per the "Video or Audio Output Name" input.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for accessing the underlying ffmpeg service.
  • The node depends on ffmpeg functionality exposed via an external API or service configured within n8n.
  • No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond the API authentication setup.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Input URL or Binary Field: Ensure the input media URL is accessible or the binary field name correctly references existing binary data.
  • Start or End Times Out of Range: The start and end times must be non-negative and the end time should be greater than the start time; otherwise, the operation may fail or produce empty output.
  • API Authentication Errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has sufficient permissions.
  • Unsupported Media Format: The underlying ffmpeg service might not support certain codecs or container formats; check compatibility if errors occur.
  • Output Field Conflicts: Make sure the output binary field name does not conflict with existing fields to avoid overwriting important data.

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