I’m having trouble with my Telegram bot. It can’t use a file_id for a photo I sent it yesterday. Here’s what’s happening:
- I save the file_id in a mock database
- The bot can send the image right away
- The next day, it fails with an error
Here’s a simplified version of my code:
saved_file_id = mock_db['image_1']
await bot.send_photo(user_id, saved_file_id, caption='Check this out')
The error message says:
Bad Request: wrong file identifier/HTTP URL specified
I thought file_ids were permanent. What’s going on? How can I make my bot remember file_ids for longer?
When I send the same image again, the bot works fine. But that’s not practical for my use case.
Any ideas on how to fix this? I really need to use these file_ids anytime.
I’ve encountered this issue before. File_ids aren’t guaranteed to be permanent, unfortunately. Telegram might purge unused files from their servers after a period of inactivity. A more reliable approach would be to store the actual image file on your own server or a cloud storage service. Then, when you need to send the image, you can upload it again using the stored file. This method ensures you always have access to the image, regardless of Telegram’s file retention policies. It might require a bit more work upfront, but it’ll save you headaches in the long run. Just make sure to implement proper file management on your end to avoid storage bloat.
I’ve been down this road before, mate. File_ids in Telegram can be a real pain sometimes. They’re not as permanent as we’d like to think. Here’s what I’ve learned from experience:
Telegram’s servers have this annoying habit of clearing out unused files after a while. It’s not consistent, which makes it even more frustrating. What worked for me was switching to storing the actual image files on my own server.
Yeah, it’s a bit more work upfront, but it’s way more reliable in the long run. You can set up a simple file storage system, maybe use something like AWS S3 if you’re dealing with a lot of files. Then, when your bot needs to send an image, you just upload it fresh from your storage.
This approach has saved me countless headaches. Plus, it gives you more control over your data. Just remember to implement some good file management practices to keep your storage from bloating up over time.
Trust me, once you make this switch, you’ll wonder why you ever relied on Telegram’s file_ids in the first place. It’s a game-changer for bot reliability.
hey mate, i had a similar issue. turns out file_ids arent always permanent. telegram might delete unused files after a while. try storing the actual file on ur server instead of just the id. that way u can reupload when needed. hope this helps!