Frame.io Resources in Zapier V4
Navigating Resource Data
Frame.io's V4 API payloads are comprehensive and well-structured. When working with triggers like "File Created" or "Comment Created," you'll see many fields that provide rich context about the events and resources.
Field Examples
Zapier's data input fields include a search function to help you quickly find the field you need. The V4 integration provides enhanced field mapping with cleaner, more descriptive labels.
What to Look For
The following table reflects the V4 Zapier integration's actual field structure and available data:
Asset/File Fields
| Resource type | Field in Zapier | Description |
|---|---|---|
File (all) | Original Download URL | Direct download link to the original uploaded file. Use this for moving files into other systems. |
File (all) | High Quality Download URL | Download link for high-quality proxy version (when available). |
File (all) | Thumbnail Download URL | Download link for the file thumbnail. |
File (all) | Thumbnail URL | Direct URL to the thumbnail image, great for adding visuals to project tracking tools. |
File (all) | File Name | The complete filename including extension. |
File (all) | File Name (without extension) | Just the filename without the file extension - useful for organizing. |
File (all) | File Extension | The file extension (e.g., "mp4", "png", "pdf"). |
File (all) | File Type Category | Categorized type: "video", "image", "audio", "document", or "other". |
File (all) | File Size | Size in bytes. |
File (all) | Media Type | MIME type (e.g., "video/mp4", "image/png"). |
File (all) | Status | Current processing status of the file. |
File (all) | Creator Name | Name of the person who uploaded the file. |
File (all) | Creator Email | Email address of the file uploader. |
File (all) | Creator ID | Unique ID of the file creator. |
File (all) | Project ID | ID of the file's parent project. |
File (all) | Project Name | Name of the project containing the file. |
File (all) | Parent Folder ID | ID of the immediate parent folder. |
File (all) | View URL | Direct link to view the file in Frame.io. |
File (all) | Created Date (YYYY-MM-DD) | Creation date in YYYY-MM-DD format. |
File (all) | Created Time (HH:MM:SS) | Creation time in HH:MM:SS format. |
Comment Fields
| Resource type | Field in Zapier | Description |
|---|---|---|
Comment | Comment Text | The text content of the comment. |
Comment | Comment ID | Unique identifier for the comment. |
Comment | File ID | ID of the file the comment was left on. |
Comment | Timestamp | Frame number for time-based comments (for videos). |
Comment | Comment Author Name | Full name of the person who left the comment. |
Comment | Comment Author Email | Email address of the comment author. |
Comment | Comment Author ID | Unique ID of the comment author. |
Comment | Project ID | ID of the project containing the commented file. |
Comment | Project Name | Name of the project. |
Comment | Workspace ID | ID of the workspace containing the project. |
Comment | Annotation | Additional annotation data (when applicable). |
Comment | Page | Page number for document comments. |
Project Fields
| Resource type | Field in Zapier | Description |
|---|---|---|
Project | Project Name | The name of the project. |
Project | Project ID | Unique identifier for the project. |
Project | Root Folder ID | ID of the project's root folder. |
Project | Storage Usage | Storage used by the project in bytes. |
Project | View URL | Direct link to view the project in Frame.io. |
Project | Workspace ID | ID of the workspace containing the project. |
Project | Account ID | ID of the Frame.io account. |
Project | Owner Name | Name of the project owner (when available). |
Project | Owner Email | Email of the project owner (when available). |
Project | Owner ID | ID of the project owner (when available). |
Share Fields
| Resource type | Field in Zapier | Description |
|---|---|---|
Share | Share ID | Unique identifier for the share. |
Share | Name | Name/title of the share. |
Share | Access Type | "public" or "secure" access level. |
Share | Short URL | Shortened Frame.io URL for the share. |
Share | Commenting Enabled | Whether comments are allowed on the share. |
Share | Downloading Enabled | Whether downloads are allowed from the share. |
Share | Expiration Date | When the share expires (if set). |
Share | Passphrase | Password protection (if enabled). |
Workspace Fields
| Resource type | Field in Zapier | Description |
|---|---|---|
Workspace | Workspace Name | Name of the workspace. |
Workspace | Workspace ID | Unique identifier for the workspace. |
Workspace | Account ID | ID of the Frame.io account. |
Workspace | Creator Name | Name of the workspace creator. |
Workspace | Creator Email | Email of the workspace creator. |
Workspace | Creator ID | ID of the workspace creator. |
File URLs and Media Links
File URLs are secure and direct: The V4 integration provides direct links to Frame.io's asset storage. These URLs can and should be used in any Zapier workflow where you want to move files into other systems.
Recommended approach: When you have a choice between "File Attachment" and "File Attachment (URL)" in other apps, choose the URL option as it generally supports larger files and more file types.
Available URL types:
Original Download URL: The original uploaded fileHigh Quality Download URL: High-quality proxy (when available)Thumbnail Download URL: File thumbnailThumbnail URL: Direct thumbnail display link
Available Triggers
The V4 integration supports the following webhook-based triggers:
File Events
- File Created: Triggers when a file is first created (before upload completion)
- File Ready: Triggers when file processing is complete and file is ready for review
- File Upload Completed: Triggers when file upload finishes
Comment Events
- Comment Created: Triggers when a new comment is added to a file
- Comment Updated: Triggers when an existing comment is modified
- Comment Completed: Triggers when a comment is marked as resolved/completed
Project Events
- Project Created: Triggers when a new project is created
Metadata Events
- Metadata Value Updated: Triggers when custom metadata field values change
Available Actions
The V4 integration supports these create/update actions:
File & Folder Management
- Create Folder: Create a new folder to a project
- Upload File From URL: Upload a file from a publicly available URL
Comment Management
- Create Comment: Add a new comment to a file
- Update Comment: Modify an existing comment
Workspace Management
- Create Workspace: Create a new workspace in an account
- Create Share: Create a new share link
Search Actions
The V4 integration provides these search capabilities:
- Show Comment: Get comment details
- Find Project: Search for projects by name
- Show File: Retrieve detailed file information
- Show Project Details: Get comprehensive project details
