---
title: "Download best or specified version of a media"
method: GET
path: "/media/{media_id}/download"
tags: ["Media"]
---

# Download best or specified version of a media

`GET /media/{media_id}/download`

## Path parameters

- `media_id` integer, required

## Query parameters

- `quality` 'highest' | 'high' | 'standard' | 'low'

## Other responses

- `302` — Redirects to the Notorious URL from where the media can be downloaded. The URL is only valid for 24 hours.
- `401` — Authorization information is missing or invalid.
- `403` — If a user without permission tries to call this endpoint, the call is rejected with 403 Forbidden.
- `404` — The media or its version was not found.
- `422` — Invalid media_id is provided or the media is external.

---

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