How to see previews of Planet imagery data by using Postman

Postman is an API client used to develop, create, test, share and document APIs.

1. In Postman, set your HTTP request to GET.

2. In the URL field insert (Data API): https://api.planet.com/data/v1/item-types/{item_type_id}/items/{item_id}
Replace {item_type_id} and {item_id} according to the image you want to preview. 

3. Switch to the Authorization tab and select
    a. Type:  Basic Auth 
    b. Username: API_KEY
    c. Note: Leave the Password field empty

4. Click Send button

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5. Copy the thumbnail URL and paste it in a new tab in Postman, in the URL field.

6. Set the request to GET

7. Switch to the Authorization tab and select
    a. Type:  Basic Auth 
    b. Username: API_KEY
    c. Note: Leave the Password field empty

8. Click Send button

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For more information about item previews please check this document:

• Item Previews

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