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.


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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

Deleting Media from Media library

The Media Library allows you to permanently delete media assets, whether they are used or unused.

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Click on the Delete icon next to the photo you want to remove.

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To delete permanently, click Delete permanently . To archive instead, click Archive.

Important: Once media is deleted from the Media Library, it is permanently removed and cannot be recovered. Please ensure the media is no longer required before deleting it.Deleting published media only removes it from the Media Library and Publisher in ContentStudio — the media will remain live on your social platforms.

Published and Unused Media Filters

1 Identify Media You Haven’t Used Yet

Use the Unused Media filter to view all assets that haven’t been used in any post yet.

  • You want to quickly find media that’s ready to be published
  • You need inspiration from existing assets instead of creating new ones
  • You want to avoid reusing the same media accidentally

This filter ensures you always have a clear view of what is still available for future content.

2 Safely Clear Storage Using the Published Media Filter

If your workspace storage is almost full, the Published Media filter helps you free up space without risking the deletion of scheduled or queued content.

Here’s how:

  • Select the Published Media filter — this view includes only media already posted to your social platforms.
  • (Optional) Sort by Oldest Uploads to make it easier to remove older files first.
  • Delete only the published media — since these files are already live on platforms, removing them won’t affect upcoming posts.
Tip: Combine filters for better results — select Published Media, set Media Type: Videos, and sort by Largest to Smallest to quickly identify and clear the biggest files first.

Note: Deleting published media only removes it from the Media Library and Publisher in ContentStudio — the media will remain live on your social platforms.

FAQs

  1. Can I upload multiple files at once?

    Yes, you can select and upload multiple images, videos, or documents in one go.

    How can I free up storage in my workspace?

    You have two simple options:

    1. Upgrade your storage – you can buy additional storage from the Add-Ons section.
    2. Clear existing published media – use the Published Media filter to safely delete media that’s already live on your social platforms. This frees up space without affecting your scheduled or queued posts.
  2. What file formats are supported in the Media Library?

    The Media Library supports formats like JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, and PDF.

  3. 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.

  4. Can I move files between folders?

    Yes, you can easily organize your media by dragging and dropping files between folders.

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