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# Upload Media

> Uploads an image to OpenAI Ads and returns its file_id

Uploads an image to OpenAI Ads and returns its file\_id. Use it to prepare a creative for openai\_ads\_update\_ad or to reuse one image across several ads; for creating a new ad with new media prefer openai\_ads\_create\_ad, which uploads the image automatically.

|                      |                           |
| -------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **App**              | OpenAI Ads                |
| **Operation ID**     | `openai_ads_upload_media` |
| **Type**             | Action                    |
| **Connection**       | `openai_ads` (required)   |
| **Credits per run**  | 1                         |
| **Agent / MCP tool** | Yes                       |

## Inputs

| Field       | Type   | Required | Default | Description                                                                                                      |
| ----------- | ------ | -------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `image_url` | string | Yes      | -       | URL of the image to upload. Private Markifact file URLs and Google Drive share links are resolved automatically. |

## Output

**Type**: `Dict`

Returns the uploaded file reference.

**Fields**: `file_id`

**Example**:

```json theme={"dark"}
{
  "file_id": "file_..."
}
```