File APIs
File API
About Files APIs
Download files located on internet servers with Files APIs.
What is a files API?
A files application programming interface (API) is a RESTful web service. It enables developers to add to their client applications the functionality to download files found on internet servers.
How does an API for locating and downloading internet files work?
The GET request method is commonly used for finding links and downloading internet files. It may also use the POST method depending on the function of the API's endpoints. Developers add endpoints to client applications or websites. The API connects to third-party data sources, and results are sent in JSON generic data format.
Who is a files API for?
An API for locating and downloading internet files is for developers that want to save time writing code for that feature.
Businesses looking to enhance their customers' online experience will benefit from using Files APIs.
Why is an API for downloading files from the internet important?
For new developers, manually writing the code to find files on the internet is time-consuming. File-locating APIs contain machine-learning algorithms that locate online files fast. In addition, APIs are easy to integrate and compatible with a variety of programming languages.
Businesses can take advantage of the technical experience of the third-party API provider. This way they can focus their development team's resources on other areas or projects based on customer feedback.
What can you expect from an API for searching and downloading internet files?
Developers can anticipate building robust applications with less manual coding for adding file retrieval features.
Businesses can expect to use a files API as a way to lower user abandonment. Customers may stay longer when they do not have to leave a business's website to find files located on the internet.
Are there examples of free APIs for locating files?
RapidAPI's Marketplace lists several free and freemium APIs for finding internet files.
Get Video and Audio URL by Top-Rated is a freemium API with a free Basic plan. The API service allows users to find direct links to video and audio files. It connects to hosted websites including SoundCloud, Vimeo, and others.
Another API for finding files on the internet is FilePursuit by Azharxes. It is also a freemium API with a free Basic plan. The API service searches for files located worldwide.
Freemium plans with free Basic plans have limited request quotas; however, upgrades are available.
Best File APIs
File API SDKs
All File APIs are supported and made available in multiple developer programming languages and SDKs including:
- Node.js
- PHP
- Python
- Ruby
- Objective-C
- Java (Android)
- C# (.NET)
- cURL
Just select your preference from any API endpoints page.
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