# Files.com - Get record action
The Get record action retrieves a file or folder in Files.com.
# Input
| Input field | Description |
|---|---|
| Object | Select the type of object to get the record of. |
| Path | Enter the path to the file or folder to retrieve. For example: folder/file.txt. |
| Preview size | Select the preview size for the record. Options include Small, Large, Extra large, and PDF. The default is Small. |
| With previews | Select whether to include file preview information in the response. |
| With priority color | Select whether to include file priority color information in the response. |
# Output
The following are the most common output fields. Refer to the Files.com (opens new window) documentation for a complete list of output fields.
| Output field | Description |
|---|---|
| Path | The path where the retrieved record is located. |
| Created by ID | The ID of the user that created the record. |
| Display name | The name of the retrieved record that is displayed. |
| Type | The type of retrieved record. |
| Size | The size of the retrieved record. |
| Created at | The time that the record was retrieved. |
Last updated: 2/24/2026, 6:47:33 PM