---
title: "Upload images"
method: POST
path: "/v2/cv/images"
tags: ["computer_vision"]
---

# Upload images

`POST /v2/cv/images`

This endpoint uploads an image for reverse image or video search. Images must be in JPEG or PNG format. To get the search results, pass the upload ID that this endpoint returns to the GET /v2/cv/similar/images or GET /v2/cv/similar/videos endpoints. Contact us for access to this endpoint.

## Request body

- object — Request to upload an image
  - `base64_image` string, required — A Base 64 encoded jpeg or png; images can be no larger than 10mb and can be no larger than 10,000 pixels in width or height

## Response `201`

Created

- object — Asset upload information
  - `upload_id` string, required

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `413` — Payload Too Large
- `415` — Unsupported Media Type

---

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