OpenAPI schema

ConvertAPI offers a powerful and flexible RESTful API for handling file conversions. To make integration even smoother, ConvertAPI provides a comprehensive OpenAPI schema (formerly known as Swagger) that defines the entire API surface. This schema acts as a blueprint, offering a machine-readable description of how the ConvertAPI service operates.

You can find the latest ConvertAPI OpenAPI schema here: https://v2.convertapi.com/info/openapi

Why is the OpenAPI schema valuable for developers?

The OpenAPI schema offers several key advantages:

Clear Documentation: The schema acts as interactive documentation, allowing you to explore available endpoints, understand required parameters, and see expected response formats. You can easily visualize the structure of requests and responses for each API operation.
Code Generation: OpenAPI schemas can be used with various tools to automatically generate client-side SDKs (Software Development Kits) in your preferred programming language. This drastically reduces development time and minimizes the risk of integration errors.
Automated Testing: The schema can be leveraged to create automated tests that validate the behavior of your application against the API specification. This ensures that your code remains compatible with the ConvertAPI service even as it evolves.
Mock Servers: Developers can utilize the schema to create mock servers that simulate the ConvertAPI service. This allows for development and testing in isolation without requiring actual API calls, saving resources and enabling parallel development workflows.
Contract-Driven Development: The OpenAPI schema serves as a single source of truth for both API providers and consumers. This promotes a contract-driven development approach, ensuring that both parties have a clear and shared understanding of the API's functionality.

What does the ConvertAPI OpenAPI schema contain?

The schema provides detailed information about:

Endpoints: All available API endpoints (e.g., /convert/docx/to/pdf) and their associated HTTP methods (e.g., POST).
Parameters: Definitions of all parameters for each endpoint, including path parameters, query parameters, header parameters, and request body parameters. Data types, formats, and required/optional status are clearly specified.
Responses: Expected response structures for different status codes (e.g., 200 OK, 400 Bad Request), including data models and examples.
Data Models: Definitions of complex data objects used in requests and responses, ensuring consistent data structures throughout the API.

In Conclusion

The ConvertAPI OpenAPI schema is an invaluable resource for developers who are integrating with the ConvertAPI service. It simplifies development, reduces errors, and enables automation, ultimately leading to a more efficient and robust integration. By embracing the OpenAPI schema, you can unlock the full potential of ConvertAPI's file conversion capabilities.