Details for the VIDEO link type
Type Value: VIDEO
Status: PRODUCTION
A VIDEO
link type represents any video file accessible at a given URL, including common formats like MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, FLV, and more.
GIF files are also considered videos and will return this type.
In addition to the standard preview fields (title
, description
, image
), VIDEO
links provide comprehensive technical details—such as duration, dimensions, format, and codec—plus optional snapshots and responsive video assets.
This allows you to tailor the viewing experience, optimize performance, and provide meaningful metadata to your users.
When type
is VIDEO
, the response includes a video
object with fields like:
snapshots
—preview frames from various points in the video.These details help you offer adaptive streaming (e.g., using different resolutions), display a thumbnail snapshot, or even inform users about the video’s length before they press play.
For a full technical breakdown of all fields and validation rules, including detailed JSON schemas, please refer to the API Reference.
Details for the VIDEO link type
Type Value: VIDEO
Status: PRODUCTION
A VIDEO
link type represents any video file accessible at a given URL, including common formats like MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, FLV, and more.
GIF files are also considered videos and will return this type.
In addition to the standard preview fields (title
, description
, image
), VIDEO
links provide comprehensive technical details—such as duration, dimensions, format, and codec—plus optional snapshots and responsive video assets.
This allows you to tailor the viewing experience, optimize performance, and provide meaningful metadata to your users.
When type
is VIDEO
, the response includes a video
object with fields like:
snapshots
—preview frames from various points in the video.These details help you offer adaptive streaming (e.g., using different resolutions), display a thumbnail snapshot, or even inform users about the video’s length before they press play.
For a full technical breakdown of all fields and validation rules, including detailed JSON schemas, please refer to the API Reference.