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Query on GET image API and it's API usage limit

  • January 14, 2025
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Saravanan A R

Hello Team,

I’m trying to retrieve an image from Figma files using the Figma REST API endpoint. I’m currently using the GET Image API - https://www.figma.com/developers/api#get-images-endpoint to obtain the image URL.

With this API, I’m successfully able to retrieve an image URL that remains valid for 30 days.

I have a couple of questions regarding this:

  1. The image URL obtained through this API is public, and I can access the image without requiring any authentication or tokens. Is there a way to enforce authentication for accessing the image?

  2. The image URL is valid for 30 days. Is it possible to modify the expiration timestamp?

  3. Also, is there any usage limit on using REST API? 

Looking forward to your insights.

Thank you!

Best answer by Celine_D

Hey ​@Saravanan A R ,

Thank you for reaching out to the community with your questions about the Figma REST API. I
’ve looked into your inquiries internally and have the following information:

  1. The image URL obtained through this API is public, and I can access the image without requiring any authentication or tokens. Is there a way to enforce authentication for accessing the image?  There is no way to do this.

  2. The image URL is valid for 30 days. Is it possible to modify the expiration timestamp? It’s not possible, the expiration is fixed to 30 days.

  3. Also, is there any usage limit on using REST API?  Yes, you can find our detailed response here: 

 

Hope this clarifies!

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  • January 15, 2025

Hey ​@Saravanan A R ,

Thank you for reaching out to the community with your questions about the Figma REST API. I
’ve looked into your inquiries internally and have the following information:

  1. The image URL obtained through this API is public, and I can access the image without requiring any authentication or tokens. Is there a way to enforce authentication for accessing the image?  There is no way to do this.

  2. The image URL is valid for 30 days. Is it possible to modify the expiration timestamp? It’s not possible, the expiration is fixed to 30 days.

  3. Also, is there any usage limit on using REST API?  Yes, you can find our detailed response here: 

 

Hope this clarifies!

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