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# How to Download Videos via API

# How to Download Videos via API

## Learn How to Use the API to Download Your Videos

Panda Video offers a dedicated endpoint for direct video downloads.  
To use it, send a **POST** request to:

https://download-us01.pandavideo.com:7443/videos/{video_id}/download

Replace `{video_id}` with the ID of the desired video.

You can use the API via code (in JavaScript, for example), tools like **Postman**, or directly through the [API documentation](https://pandavideo.readme.io/reference/download-video). Below, we explain step-by-step with images and examples.

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## 1. Generating the API Key

To use any API functionality, you need to generate an **access key**:

* Go to **Settings > Advanced**
* Click **Generate New API Key**
* Copy the code that will be displayed

||| **Attention:** this key grants full access to your account via API. Keep it secure. If lost, you will need to generate a new one (which will invalidate the previous key).

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/e/f/c/5efce8ce8b62b000/chave-api_1bvv1tu.png)

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## 2. Getting the Video ID

You can obtain the Video ID in three ways:

* Using the API's listing or properties endpoints  
* Or directly from the **video URL in the dashboard**

Go to **Videos > click on the desired video**. The ID will be at the end of the URL:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/e/f/c/5efce8ce8b62b000/videoid_kw7xgi.png)

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## 3. Using the Documentation to Generate the Request

1. Go to: [https://pandavideo.readme.io/reference/download-video](https://pandavideo.readme.io/reference/download-video)  
2. Fill in the fields with the Video ID and your API key:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/dados-na-documentacaopng_wz0oaa.png)

3. Select **Shell (CURL Request)** as the language and click the copy button:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/print-do-copiar-requestpng_1ah3s6x.png)

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## 4. Using Postman

1. Open Postman and click **Import** (top left corner)

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/tela-postman-1png_ubrlyt.png)

2. Paste the copied CURL code into the text field:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/tela-postman-2png_159i0in.png)

3. Click **Send**. The video will appear in the **Body** tab of the response:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/postman-sendpng_1tpw2wf.png)

4. To download, click the three dots > **Save Response to file**:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/postman-downloadpng_x8xcs1.png)

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## 5. Using Code Directly via GitHub

If you want to integrate the API into your system, you can use our **ready-made examples on GitHub**. Check it out:

👉 [GitHub - Video Download Example](https://github.com/pandavideo/Direct-Front-End-Video-Download-Example/blob/master/index.html)

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/image_1p8vp7m.png)

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## 6. Inserting the Code into an .html File

1. Copy the code from GitHub  
2. Create an `.html` file in your editor (such as VS Code)  
3. Paste the code into the file:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/extensao-htmlpng_1iz8xfj.png)

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## 7. Changing the Code Data

Inside the code, replace the values for:

* `'API_KEY'`  
* `'VIDEO_ID'`

With the information from your account and video:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5efce8ce8b62b000/vscode-download-apipng_16hl716.png)

|| This example was made in **VS Code**, but you can use any other editor or IDE.

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## Got any questions?

Reach out to our support team via chat, and our team will do their best to resolve any questions you have.

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