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POST
https://public.reap.video
/
api
/
v1
/
automation
/
get-upload-url
Get Upload URL
curl --request POST \
  --url https://public.reap.video/api/v1/automation/get-upload-url \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
{
  "filename": "<string>"
}
'
{
  "uploadUrl": "<string>",
  "id": "<string>",
  "fileName": "<string>",
  "fileType": "<string>",
  "fileSize": 123,
  "contentType": "<string>",
  "status": "<string>",
  "createdAt": 123,
  "updatedAt": 123
}

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Overview

Generate a secure, time-limited upload URL for video files. This endpoint creates a presigned URL that allows you to upload files directly to our storage service. After uploading, you can immediately use the upload ID in project creation - validation happens automatically when the file is first used.

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Request Body

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filename
string
required
Name of the file to upload (must include file extension)

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File Requirements

Supported Formats

MP4 and MOV files only

File Size

Maximum: 5 GB per file

Filename Length

Maximum: 1000 characters

Content Validation

Files are validated when first used in a project

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Response

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uploadUrl
string
Presigned URL for uploading the file (expires after a limited time)
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id
string
Unique identifier for this upload
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fileName
string
Name of the file as it will be stored
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fileType
string
Type of file (“video”, “audio”, or “image”)
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fileSize
integer
Size of the file in bytes (null until upload completes)
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contentType
string
MIME type of the file (null until upload completes)
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status
string
Current status of the upload (“upload”, “verified”, or “rejected”)
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createdAt
integer
Unix timestamp when the upload record was created
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updatedAt
integer
Unix timestamp when the upload record was last updated

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Example Request

curl -X POST "https://public.reap.video/api/v1/automation/get-upload-url" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "filename": "my-presentation.mp4"
  }'

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Example Response

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Upload Process

After receiving the upload URL, follow these steps:

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1. Upload Your File

Use the provided uploadUrl to upload your video file: 
curl -X PUT "UPLOAD_URL_FROM_RESPONSE" \
  -H "Content-Type: video/mp4" \
  --data-binary @/path/to/your/video.mp4
The upload URL expires after a limited time. Upload your file immediately after receiving the URL.

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2. Use in Projects

After uploading, you can immediately use the upload ID in project creation endpoints like:

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File Validation

Files are validated when first used in a project. The validation process checks:

File Format

Must be MP4 or MOV format with valid video streams

File Size

Maximum size of 5 GB per file

Duration Limits

Varies by project type (see individual project endpoints)

Video Quality

Must contain valid video and audio streams

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Upload Status Flow

  • “upload” - Initial status after file upload
  • “verified” - File validated successfully when first used in a project
  • “rejected” - File failed validation when first used in a project
Files remain in “upload” status until they are used in a project for the first time. Only then are they validated and marked as “verified” or “rejected”.

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Rate Limiting

This endpoint is subject to the standard rate limit of 10 requests per minute.

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Best Practices

  • You can use upload IDs immediately after uploading - no need to wait for verification
  • Use descriptive filenames to help identify uploads later
  • Keep track of upload IDs for future reference
  • Handle upload failures gracefully by requesting new upload URLs
  • To reuse files, use uploads with “verified” status from the Get All Uploads endpoint

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Next Steps

After uploading your file:
  1. Create a project using the upload ID (validation happens automatically):
  2. For reusing files, check Get All Uploads for uploads with “verified” status