SActionShotstackUpdated May 2026

How do I render a custom Shotstack video?

Short answer: Drop the "Shotstack → Shotstack Render Video" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 6 Shotstack actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Timeline timeline	object	Required	Shotstack timeline JSON: tracks → clips with assets, transitions, effects. See https://shotstack.io/docs/api/#timeline.
Output Format output_format	options	Optional	File format for the rendered output.
Resolution resolution	options	Optional	Pixel resolution of the rendered output.
Aspect Ratio aspect_ratio	options	Optional	Output aspect ratio.
Frames per second fps	number	Optional	Frame rate. Common values: 24 (film), 25, 30, 60.
Callback URL (optional) callback_url	string	Optional	Webhook URL Shotstack will POST to when the render finishes. Leave blank to poll Get Render Status instead.

Sample request

{
  "timeline": "{\"background\":\"#000000\",\"tracks\":[{\"clips\":[{\"asset\":{\"type\":\"video\",\"src\":\"https://shotstack-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/footage/skater.hd.mp4\"},\"start\":0,\"length\":5}]}]}",
  "output_format": "{{trigger.output_format}}",
  "resolution": "{{trigger.resolution}}",
  "aspect_ratio": "{{trigger.aspect_ratio}}",
  "fps": "{{trigger.fps}}"
}

Returns

{
  "message": "Created",
  "success": true,
  "response": {
    "id": "2abd5c11-0f3d-4c6d-9bff-abc123",
    "message": "Render Successfully Queued"
  }
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Shotstack Render Video.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Shotstack

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Shotstack

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Shotstack Render Video.

What does the Shotstack Render Video action do in Shotstack?

Submits a JSON Edit (timeline, clips, transitions) and renders to MP4. For workflows that compose videos programmatically vs using a template.

What inputs does Shotstack Render Video require?

Required: Timeline. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Shotstack returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Shotstack Render Video support batch operations?

Yes. Run Shotstack Render Video inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Shotstack's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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