---
title: "Obtain a video download link"
method: GET
path: "/api/v2/sessionResults/{sessionId}/videoDownloadUrl"
tags: ["Video Data"]
---

# Obtain a video download link

`GET /api/v2/sessionResults/{sessionId}/videoDownloadUrl`

Returns a pre-signed URL to download a test session video. The URL is valid for one hour; after expiration, request a new URL.
  
  _Compatibility:_
  - Sessions must be found within tests with the "STUDYV2" type and belong to one of the following product types:
    - "LIVE_CONVERSATION" (non-classic live conversation)
    - "NON_THINK_OUT_LOUD" (interaction test)
    - "THINK_OUT_LOUD" (think-out-loud test).
  - Go to [How to Obtain a Test ID (UUID)](https://developer.usertesting.com/docs/how-to-obtain-a-testid-uuid) for details.

  _Use case examples:_
  - For an example on how to securely download and manage session videos at scale using pre-signed URLs, go to [Process Session Videos at Scale](https://developer.usertesting.com/v2.0/docs/download-and-manage-session-videos-at-scale).
  - For an example on how to integrate video downloads into an automated research data pipeline, go to [Create an Automated Pipeline](https://developer.usertesting.com/v2.0/docs/tutorial).

## Path parameters

- `sessionId` string, uuid, required

## Response `200`

Video download URL successfully returned.

- VideoDownloadResponseDto
  - `videoUrl` string, url, required — Pre-signed URL to download the video file. Valid for one hour.
  - `sessionId` string, uuid, required — ID of the Interaction test session the video corresponds to.
  - `expiresAt` string, date-time, required — Expiration timestamp of the video download URL. UTC time. ISO 8601 format.

## Other responses

- `401` — Missing or invalid access token.
- `404` — Video not found.
- `429` — Too many requests. Maximum of 10 requests per minute.

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