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# File operations

Use this operation to get a file from Telegram. Refer to [Telegram](/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.telegram.md) for more information on the Telegram node itself.

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**This node can be used as an AI tool**

This node can be used to enhance the capabilities of an AI agent. When used in this way, many parameters can be set automatically, or with information directed by AI - find out more in the [AI tool parameters documentation](/build/integrate-ai/ai-examples/use-ai-for-parameters.md).
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## Get File <a href="#get-file" id="get-file"></a>

Use this operation to get a file from Telegram using the Bot API [getFile](https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getfile) method.

Enter these parameters:

* **Credential to connect with**: Create or select an existing [Telegram credential](/integrations/builtin/credentials/telegram.md).
* **Resource**: Select **File**.
* **Operation**: Select **Get**.
* **File ID**: Enter the ID of the file you want to get.
* **Download**: Choose whether you want the node to download the file (turned on) or not (turned off).

Refer to the Telegram Bot API [getFile](https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getfile) documentation for more information.