How can I check the resource type and delivery type of an asset?

When uploading assets programmatically, you may need to verify that the resource type and delivery type were set correctly. For example, if you uploaded a font file as raw/authenticated, you'll want to confirm these settings were applied. There are two easy ways to check the resource type and delivery type of your uploaded assets.

Check resource type and delivery type from the delivery URL

The simplest way to verify resource type and delivery type is by examining the asset's delivery URL structure.

To check using the delivery URL:

1. Copy the asset's delivery URL. You can get this from:
   • The upload API response (the url or secure_url field)
   • The Media Library (available on hover in both the Card view and List view)
   • The Admin API resource details response
2. Examine the URL structure.

The URL structure follows this format:

Example:

In this example:

• Resource type: raw (the third path segment)
• Delivery type: authenticated (the fourth path segment)

View resource type and delivery type in the Console

You can also verify these settings visually in the Cloudinary Console. The List view provides detailed information about all your assets in a table format, and you can customize which columns are displayed.

To view resource type and delivery type in the Console:

1. Navigate to the Media Library in your Cloudinary Console.
2. Switch to List view using the View drop-down menu at the top right of the page.

   

3. Click the (Settings) icon.
4. In the Column Settings dialog, select the following columns:
   • Asset type - Shows the resource type (image, video, or raw)
   • Delivery type - Shows the delivery type (upload, private, or authenticated)

The selected columns now display for every asset in your list, making it easy to see the resource type and delivery type at a glance.

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