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Upload via Files API\n2. Reference by file_id in content blocks\n3. Downscale images before encoding\nExpected: Request body under 32 MB.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"307256a7-d8e8-416e-8fb2-744ecba95630","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Reduce payload: upload large documents/images through the Files API and reference file_id, downscale images, or split the request.\n\nOption: Move large inputs to the Files API [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Large PDFs/images\nSteps:\n1. Upload via Files API\n2. Reference by file_id in content blocks\n3. 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