If you prefer PL/SQL but want to avoid the complex headers used in older versions, use the new APEX_HTTP.DOWNLOAD procedure.
For older versions or custom logic, you must manually set HTTP headers and use WPG_DOCLOAD to push the file to the browser. BLOB - File download link - Oracle Forums oracle apex download file from url
Once the file is in your database, there are several ways to let users download it via a URL. A. The Modern Declarative Way (APEX 24.1+) If you prefer PL/SQL but want to avoid
DECLARE l_blob BLOB; BEGIN l_blob := APEX_WEB_SERVICE.MAKE_REST_REQUEST_B( p_url => 'https://example.com', p_http_method => 'GET' ); -- You can now insert l_blob into your table END; Use code with caution. Basic Code Snippet: Provide a SQL query that
This function makes an HTTP GET request to the target URL and returns the file content directly as a BLOB . Basic Code Snippet:
Provide a SQL query that returns the BLOB column and the filename. B. Using the APEX_HTTP Package (APEX 24.1+)
Downloading a file from a URL in Oracle APEX typically involves two distinct scenarios: to store it in your database, or providing a download link for a file already stored in your application. 1. Fetching a File from an External URL (Server-Side)