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To generate a preview embed link for a file, the file must be uploaded to Box. For most file types, conversion is triggered automatically upon upload. However, for video and 3D files, it is triggered upon first preview. No explicit action is required by the user to begin conversion. In either case, conversion is triggered only once per file, and the generated assets are available for as long as the original file is stored in Box.

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Uploading a File

To upload a file using the or directly with the APIs, you need to use the CCG or JWT Access Token that are generated during to authenticate your application.

Authenticate your application

Once an authenticated client has been created, it may be used to upload files directly to the application for conversion.

Upload files to Box