> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://jigsaw-13.mintlify.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# File Retrieve

> Learn how to retrieve files from JigsawStack File Storage using their unique key

## Overview

The JigsawStack File Retrieval API allows you to access and download files that have been previously uploaded to JigsawStack File Storage. Using a file's unique key, you can retrieve the file's accessible URL and metadata, making it easy to integrate stored files into your applications.

* Retrieve files using their unique storage key
* Get accessible URLs for file access
* Simple integration with your existing applications
* Secure access with API key authentication
* Support for all file types stored in JigsawStack

## API Endpoint

```
GET /v1/store/file/read/{key}
```

## Quick Start

```javascript JavaScript theme={null}
import { JigsawStack } from "jigsawstack";

const jigsaw = JigsawStack({ apiKey: "your-api-key" });

const result = await jigsaw.store.upload(imageFile, {
  key: "image-123"
});

const response = await jigsaw.store.get({
  "key": "image-123"
})
```

## Response Example

binary data of the file

<Note>Find more information on File Retrieval API [here](/docs/api-reference/store/file/get)</Note>