ffmpeg Node

Overview

This node provides video processing capabilities using ffmpeg functionality within n8n. Specifically, the "Trim Video" operation allows users to trim a video by specifying a time range. This is useful for extracting highlights or segments from longer videos without needing external video editing software.

Common scenarios include:

• Creating short clips from recorded webinars or tutorials.
• Extracting key moments from sports footage.
• Preparing video previews or teasers by trimming original content.

For example, a user can input a video URL and specify a trim time like "00:00 - 00:10" to get the first 10 seconds of the video as output.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the video trimming operation. Typically, this will include metadata about the trimmed video segment and possibly a reference (such as a URL or binary data field) to the trimmed video file itself.

If the node supports binary data output, it would contain the trimmed video file in a binary format accessible via a named binary property.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for accessing the underlying ffmpeg service.
• Depends on the ffmpeg backend service configured in n8n credentials.
• The node expects the input video to be accessible via the provided URL.

Troubleshooting

• Invalid Video URL: If the video URL is incorrect or inaccessible, the node will fail to fetch the video. Ensure the URL is publicly accessible or properly authenticated.
• Incorrect Trim Time Format: The trim time must follow a valid time range format (e.g., "HH:MM:SS - HH:MM:SS"). Invalid formats may cause errors or unexpected results.
• API Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will prevent the node from executing. Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up.
• Unsupported Video Formats: The underlying ffmpeg service might not support certain video codecs or formats, leading to processing failures.

Links and References

• FFmpeg Official Documentation
• n8n Documentation on Custom Nodes
• Video Trimming Concepts