How to upload videos using Imgur API through RapidAPI?

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I’m trying to upload a video to Imgur using RapidAPI but I’m running into some issues. The documentation is a bit confusing.

I found the endpoint /3/upload on Imgur’s API docs, but it’s not available on RapidAPI. The docs say /3/upload is the same as /3/image, so I tried using https://imgur-apiv3.p.rapidapi.com/3/image.

When I send a video file to this endpoint, I get an error:

{
  "data": {
    "error": "Could not process upload!",
    "request": "/3/image",
    "method": "POST"
  },
  "success": false,
  "status": 500
}

It works fine with images, but not with videos. Am I missing something? How can I upload videos through RapidAPI’s Imgur integration? Any help would be appreciated!

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I’ve wrestled with this exact issue before, and it can be frustrating. The key thing to understand is that Imgur’s API through RapidAPI has some limitations compared to their direct API. For video uploads, you’ll need to use a different approach.

Instead of /3/image, try using the /3/upload endpoint directly on Imgur’s API. You’ll need to authenticate with your Imgur client ID and secret. It’s a bit more work, but it’s the most reliable way to upload videos.

One gotcha to watch out for: make sure your video file isn’t too large. Imgur has size limits, and exceeding them can cause cryptic errors. I usually transcode my videos to reduce file size before uploading.

If you absolutely need to stick with RapidAPI, you might consider uploading to a different service that better supports video through their platform. Vimeo or YouTube could be alternatives worth exploring.

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hey, i had similar troubles. tried the /3/upload endpoint directly on imgur’s api and it worked. you’ll need to authenticate with your imgur credentials tho. make sure your video isn’t too big, they have size limits. if you gotta use rapidapi, maybe look into other video hosting options that work better with it

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I’ve encountered similar challenges with the Imgur API via RapidAPI. Unfortunately, video uploads aren’t fully supported through this integration. Your best bet is to use Imgur’s direct API for video uploads, as it offers more comprehensive functionality.

To upload videos directly, you’ll need to authenticate with Imgur and use their /3/upload endpoint. This method requires more setup but provides reliable video upload capabilities. Remember to check Imgur’s file size limits and video format requirements before uploading.

If RapidAPI is a must for your project, consider alternative video hosting services that offer better RapidAPI support. Some developers I know have had success with services like Cloudinary or even exploring options like Amazon S3 for video storage and delivery.