AI-generated Key Takeaways
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This API method adds an image to a playlist, supporting media uploads with a maximum file size of 2MB and a 1:1 aspect ratio, and only accepts
image/jpegandimage/pngMIME types. -
Using this method requires authorization with scopes such as
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtubepartner,https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube, orhttps://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.force-ssl. -
The
partparameter is required to specify theplaylistImageresource properties to be included in the API response. -
The
onBehalfOfContentOwnerandonBehalfOfContentOwnerChannelparameters are available for YouTube content partners managing multiple channels to authenticate once and access data across all channels. -
The request body requires a
playlistImagesresource withsnippet.playlistIdandsnippet.type, and it can include optionalsnippet.widthandsnippet.heightproperties.
Adds an image to a playlist.
This method supports media upload. Uploaded files must conform to these constraints:
- Maximum file size:2MB
- Accepted aspect ratio:1:1 (square)
- Accepted Media MIME types:
image/jpeg,image/png
Quota impact: A call to this method has a quota cost of 50 units.
Request
HTTP request
POST https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/playlistImages
Authorization
This request requires authorization with at least one of the following scopes ( read more about authentication and authorization ).
| Scope |
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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtubepartner
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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube
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https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.force-ssl
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Parameters
The following table lists the parameters that this query supports. All of the parameters listed are query parameters.
part
string
The part
parameter specifies a
comma-separated list of one or more playlistImage
resource
properties that the API response will include.
If the parameter
identifies a property that contains child properties, the child properties
will be included in the response.
onBehalfOfContentOwner
string
This parameter can only be used in a properly authorized request . Note:This parameter is intended exclusively for YouTube content partners.
The
onBehalfOfContentOwner
parameter indicates that the request's authorization credentials identify a YouTube CMS user who is acting on behalf of the content owner specified in the parameter value. This parameter is intended for YouTube content partners that own and manage many different YouTube channels. It allows content owners to authenticate once and get access to all their video and channel data, without having to provide authentication credentials for each individual channel. The CMS account that the user authenticates with must be linked to the specified YouTube content owner.onBehalfOfContentOwnerChannel
string
This parameter can only be used in a properly authorized request . Note:This parameter is intended exclusively for YouTube content partners.
The
onBehalfOfContentOwnerChannel
parameter
specifies the YouTube channel ID of the channel to which a video is being
added. This parameter is required when a request specifies a value for the onBehalfOfContentOwner
parameter, and it can only be used in
conjunction with that parameter. In addition, the request must be
authorized using a CMS account that is linked to the content owner that the onBehalfOfContentOwner
parameter specifies. Finally, the
channel that the onBehalfOfContentOwnerChannel
parameter value
specifies must be linked to the content owner that the onBehalfOfContentOwner
parameter specifies.This parameter is intended for YouTube content partners that own and manage many different YouTube channels. It allows content owners to authenticate once and perform actions on behalf of the channel specified in the parameter value, without having to provide authentication credentials for each separate channel.
Request body
Provide a playlistImages resource in the request body.
For that resource:
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You must specify a value for these properties:
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snippet.playlistId -
snippet.type
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You can set values for these properties:
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snippet.width -
snippet.height
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Response
If successful, this method returns a playlistImages resource in the response body.

