Getting started with Media Library

The Media Library helps you upload and organize all your media files like images, videos, and GIFs in one place. You can easily manage your files, create folders, and keep your content organized.

In this Article:

How to create a folder
Filtering and sorting

Media Library

1 Go to the Media Library.

2 Click on Upload Now to start uploading your media files.

3 Click on Add Files, choose the files you want to upload, and then click Upload.

How to Create a Folder

1 Click on the + icon to create a new folder in the Media Library.

2 Name your folder as needed — it will appear on the left side of the screen.

How to add Subfolders

1 Click on the ⋮ (three dots) next to the folder to view available options.

2 Click on Add Sub Folder, enter the folder name, and then click Create Sub Folder.

Filtering & Sorting

The Media Library offers multiple management tools like Search, Filter, and Sort to help you organize and locate your media files efficiently. You can quickly find specific files, narrow them down by type, or arrange them based on your preferences.

1 Use the All Media Filter to view media based on their usage or publishing status. It includes the following options:

All Media: Displays all media files in your library, regardless of whether they’re used in posts or not.
Published Media: Shows media files that are used in posts already published. Files linked to scheduled or draft posts won’t appear here.
Scheduled Media: Displays media used in posts that are scheduled but not yet published. Deleting these may cause post errors.
Unused Media: Lists media not linked to any post. These are safe to delete without affecting your content.

2 Use the Types Filter to display specific media formats. You can choose from:

Images
Videos
PDFs
All types

3 Use the Sorting Filter to organize your media files based on your preference. Available options include:

Most Recent
Oldest Uploads
A–Z
Z–A
Largest to Smallest

That's it, you have learned how to fully utilise your Media Library.

FAQs

Can I upload multiple files at once?
Yes, you can select and upload multiple images, videos, or documents in one go.
What file formats are supported in the Media Library?
The Media Library supports formats like JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, and PDF.
Will deleting a file remove it from my published posts?
No, deleting a file used in a published post won’t affect it. However, removing media linked to scheduled or draft posts may cause issues.
Can I move files between folders?
Yes, you can easily organize your media by dragging and dropping files between folders.