---
title: "Download asset file"
method: POST
path: "/api/v1/assets/_download"
tags: ["Web Assets"]
---

# Download asset file

`POST /api/v1/assets/_download`

Download the binary content of an asset file by path, language and version

## Request body

- AssetsRequestForm
  - `assetPath` string, required — Full path to the asset (file or folder) including site and folder structure. Folders must end-up with `/`
  - `language` string — Language identifier for the asset. Uses system default language if not specified
  - `live` boolean — Whether to retrieve the live version (true) or working version (false) of the asset

## Response `200`

Asset file download started successfully

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized access
- `404` — Asset not found

---

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