Postman Request Body: JSON, Form-data, URL-encoded & Binary Explained

Welcome back to our Postman Tutorial Series! In this essential video, we're diving deep into the **Postman Request Body** – the crucial part of your API requests where you send data to the server. Understanding how to correctly use different **Postman body types** is fundamental for making successful API calls, whether you're creating new resources or updating existing ones.

We'll break down the most common Postman request body options:
* **Postman raw JSON**: The go-to for structured data in modern APIs. Learn **how to send JSON in Postman**.
* **Postman form-data**: Perfect for sending mixed text and **Postman file upload** data (like images, documents) in a multipart request.
* **Postman x-www-form-urlencoded**: Commonly used for traditional form submissions and critical for **Postman authentication** flows (e.g., OAuth token requests).
* **Postman binary**: For uploading single raw files directly.

You'll get practical insights into **how to send data in Postman** for various scenarios. We'll cover the importance of the **Content-Type header** for each body type and provide clear **Postman examples** to help you master every option.

By the end of this video, you'll confidently handle any **Postman API request body** scenario, from simple JSON to complex file uploads.

**Key Moments:**
0:00 Welcome & What is a Request Body?
0:45 Postman Body Tab Overview
1:25 None Body Type (GET/DELETE)
1:48 x-www-form-urlencoded Explained (Auth & Forms)
2:54 Raw (JSON) Body Type & Demo (**Postman send JSON**)
6:25 Binary Body Type Explained (Single File Uploads)
8:15 Content-Type Header Importance
9:00 Recap & What's Next?

**Next Steps:**
Headers carry crucial metadata with every request! Learn all about them in our next video: **Postman Headers Explained: How to Use Them for API Requests.**

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