---
title: "POST /files/{fileId}/download"
method: POST
path: "/files/{fileId}/download"
tags: ["files"]
---

# POST /files/{fileId}/download

`POST /files/{fileId}/download`

Downloads the content of a file. For more information, see [Download and export files](https://developers.google.com/workspace/drive/api/guides/manage-downloads). Operations are valid for 24 hours from the time of creation.

## Path parameters

- `fileId` string, required

## Query parameters

- `mimeType` string
- `revisionId` string

## Response `200`

Successful response

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