Cincopa Clip API
Cincopa provides an API to clip a specific chapter from a video and return an MP4 file. This allows users to download or use a specific segment of a video within a player.
API Overview
The Clip API enables users to extract a chapter from a video using a simple API request. The clip will start between 1-4 seconds before the actual chapter start time.
API Endpoint
https://rtcdn.cincopa.com/clip.aspx?rid=VIDEO_ID&chapter=CHAPTER_NUMBERRequest Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
rid | String | (Required) The unique video asset ID. |
chapter | Integer | (Required) The chapter number to clip. |
Example Request
To extract chapter 9 from a video with rid=ASSET_ID, use the following request:
https://rtcdn.cincopa.com/clip.aspx?rid=ASSET_ID&chapter=9Response
The API returns a downloadable MP4 file containing the clipped segment of the video.
Usage Scenarios
- Download individual chapters – Users can download only the relevant parts of a video.
- Embed specific video segments – Clip specific sections for focused content delivery.
- Efficient content reuse – Reuse selected video parts without downloading the full asset.
Notes
- The returned clip will start 1-4 seconds before the actual chapter start.
- Ensure that the
ridandchapterparameters are valid; otherwise, the request may fail.