Media Types & SubTypes

This reference lists all supported media type and subType values used across the Media and Files APIs.

Valid Type and SubType Combinations

Type	Allowed SubTypes	Default SubType
`photo`	`photograph`	`photograph`
`logo`	`logo`	`logo`
`illustration`	`illustration`	`illustration`
`screenshot`	`iphone`, `ipad`, `macbook`, `imac`, `laptop`, `desktop`, `tablet`, `smartphone`	`iphone`
`backdrop`	`backgroundImage`, `pattern`, `texture`	`backgroundImage`
`icon`	`icon`	`icon`
`inspiration`	`design`	`design`
`decor`	`decor`	`decor`

When creating media via Create Media, the type is required and subType is optional
If subType is omitted, the Default SubType for the given type is used
When filtering media via Get Media, both type and subType are optional filters
The type and subType combination must be valid; invalid combinations will return an error
When requesting a presigned upload URL via Get Presigned URL, the type must match the file being uploaded