Visual Templates
Create images and videos using pre-built templates with the Create Visual API endpoint.
How to Use Templates
Choose a template from the categories below
Retrieve the template through
GET /v2/videos/templates.Copy its exact
idintotemplateId. Some IDs are UUIDs and others are paths. Do not shorten a path.Send a POST request to
/v2/videos/from-templateswithinputs: {}, aprompt, andrender: true.
Example Request
Use the prompt parameter to describe what you want. Set inputs to {}. AI fills in the template inputs automatically.
Use the exact returned template ID. For this quote-card template, use the full path below.
POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates
Content-Type: application/json
blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY
{
"templateId": "/base/v2/quote-card/77f65d2b-48cc-4adb-bfbb-5bc86f8c01bd/v1",
"inputs": {},
"prompt": "Create 5 motivational quotes about entrepreneurship",
"render": true
}LLM-Friendly Reference
For LLM integrations, see API Reference for LLMs for a plain text reference with all endpoints and parameters.
Image Slideshows
For product images, see Product Scene Placement.
Create image slideshows with text overlays. Images uploaded or AI-generated.
/base/v2/image-slideshow/5903b592-1255-43b4-b9ac-f8ed7cbf6a5f/v1
inputs.slides (objects)
Slideshow
53cfec04-2500-41cf-8cc1-ba670d2c341a
inputs.slidePrompts (strings)
Slideshow
The AI Video with AI Voice template uses inputs.scenes, not either slideshow field. Inspect the selected template's inputs before building a manual request.
Quote Cards
Quote card carousels with various background styles.
/base/v2/quote-card/77f65d2b-48cc-4adb-bfbb-5bc86f8c01bd/v1
Slideshow
/base/v2/quote-card/f941e306-76f7-45da-b3d9-7463af630e91/v1
Slideshow
Tweet Cards
Twitter/X-style quote cards with minimal or photo/video backgrounds.
/base/v2/tweet-card/9714ae5c-7e6b-4878-be4a-4b1ba5d0cd66/v1
Slideshow
Tutorial Carousels
Step-by-step tutorial visuals with customizable styling.
/base/v2/tutorial-carousel/2491f97b-1b47-4efa-8b96-8c651fa7b3d5/v1
Slideshow
/base/v2/tutorial-carousel/e095104b-e6c5-4a81-a89d-b0df3d7c5baf/v1
Slideshow
Images with Text
Combine images and text overlays in various styles.
/base/v2/images-with-text/0ddb8655-c3da-43da-9f7d-be1915ca7818/v1
Slideshow
/base/v2/images-with-text/3ed4bb92-dbfe-45e6-9dc8-605b77f70506/v1
Video
Video Editor
Combine and edit video clips with titles, captions, and music.
/base/v2/combine-clips/c306ae43-1dcc-4f45-ac2b-88e75430ffd8/v1
Video
AI Videos
AI-powered video generation with voiceovers and narration.
/base/v2/ai-selfie-video/57f5a565-fd17-458b-be43-4a2d8ccaca75/v1
Video
AI Avatar
AI avatar videos with generated B-roll footage.
/base/v2/ai-avatar-broll/7c26a1cd-d5b3-42da-9c73-2413333873b3/v1
Video
AI-Generated Infographics (V1 Legacy)
AI-powered infographic templates that generate single images based on text descriptions. Each template applies a unique visual style to your content.
News and Media
Urban and Street
Education
Outdoor
Creative
Tech
Historical
Don't See a Template for Your Use Case?
Submit a support ticket and describe the type of visual you need. To submit a ticket, click the orange circle button inside Blotato.
Include the following in your request:
A description of the visual format you need (e.g., "listicle carousel with numbered items")
The platform you plan to post on (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
A link to an example of the format, if available
See Also
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