Download a file over HTTP into a byte array in C#?

Question

I'm trying to read a file that I have a web address for into a byte array. I've been using File.ReadAllBytes to read files locally and I've been unable to figure out the cleanest way to do this for a file on the web.

I imagine this is just a quick snippet of code, but everything I can find through search is only for local files.

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1278986/download-a-file-over-http-into-a-byte-array-in-c

Answer 1

byte[] response = new System.Net.WebClient().DownloadData(url);