How to get a file with its ID gid://shopify/MediaImage/XXX with an API query?

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How to get a file with its ID gid://shopify/MediaImage/XXX with an API query? This only works for product images, but I can’t extract another image not assigned to products.

Admin API access scopeswrite_files, read_files, read_products
Webhook version2024-01

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Hi Andrew,

What’s the full query you’re trying to run, and what image file format are the images that are not product images?

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Hi,

Working now, just had to change permissions to write_files, read_files, read_products, read_themes, write_products

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While there’s no direct way to retrieve a file using its GID via a single API query, here are the workarounds you can use:

1. For Product Images:

  • Use the product images connection on a Product node in a GraphQL query:

GraphQL
content_copy

  • Filter the results based on the GID within your code.

2. For Non-Product Images:

a. Using the REST Admin API:

  • Perform a GET request to /admin/api/2024-01/files.json with the following parameters:
    • fields: id, src (or other desired fields)
    • asset_key: gid://shopify/MediaImage/XXX (replace with the actual GID)

b. Using GraphQL (with potential limitations):

  • Use the node query with the MediaImage type, but be aware that it might not work reliably for all images:

Key Considerations:

  • Admin API Access Scopes: Ensure your app has the necessary scopes: write_files, read_files, and read_products.
  • Webhook Version: Use the correct webhook version (2024-01 in your case).
  • Image Attachment: If the image is attached to a product, variant, or other resource, you might be able to retrieve it through that resource’s API endpoint.

Additional Tips:

  • If you’re still facing issues, consult Shopify’s official documentation or seek help from their support team.
  • Consider using Shopify’s API libraries or tools to simplify your interactions with the API.