Download Message Media
View All WhatsApp Messaging API APIs →Download and decrypt the media (image, video, audio, or document) attached to a message and return it base64-encoded. Provide the sessionId, chatJid, and messageId (from chat history or the inbox). The referenced message must be present in the in-memory cache and contain media, otherwise the request fails.
API Features
Decrypted download Fetches and decrypts the attachment so you receive usable file bytes, not an encrypted blob
Base64 payload Returns the media as base64 for easy storage, forwarding, or re-serving
Any media type Works for images, video, audio, and document attachments referenced by a cached message
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GET
/api/project/whatsapp-messaging/download-media API Response (JSON)
{} Query Result
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Use Cases
- Archive inbound attachments to object storage or a CRM record
- Process received images/documents in an automation pipeline
- Re-serve media in a custom support or messaging UI