---
title: "Download a document file"
method: GET
path: "/api/v3/files/{id}/download"
tags: ["Files"]
---

# Download a document file

`GET /api/v3/files/{id}/download`

Download a document file. Returns the original file by default. Use the purpose parameter to request a specific version (e.g. rendered_pdf for frontend viewers).

## Path parameters

- `id` integer, required

## Query parameters

- `purpose` 'original' | 'rendered_pdf' | 'transcript'

## Response `200`

Binary file content or sanitized markdown text

## Other responses

- `401` — Authentication credentials were not provided
- `404` — File not found or not accessible
- `422` — Request body is valid JSON but one or more fields failed validation

---

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