Media library: Organize and reuse content across projects

Store media at the Drive level so Editors can upload, organize, and reuse it across every project. Anything kept here is available to everyone on your Drive.

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Add and organize media

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Upload files to the Media library

1. Open Drive view, then select Media library in the left sidebar. Or click this link to go directly to Media library
2. Click Add media in the top-right corner.
   1. Select Upload files to import a file, or drag and drop files into the window. See Supported file types.
   2. Select Add from project to move files from an existing project into Media library.
   3. Select Import from Zoom to add cloud recordings from your connected Zoom account.
   4. Select Import from Google Drive to pick files from your Google Drive.

Imported files land in the folder you’re viewing. Each file shows its own progress while Descript downloads it. When the import finishes, a notification appears. Click View files to jump to the new files, which are highlighted in the folder. If a file fails to download from Zoom or Google Drive, it doesn’t appear in the Media library. The original file stays in Zoom or Google Drive, so you can try the import again.

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Organize with folders

Create folders to group related files:

• Click New folder, name it, and press Enter.
• Drag files into folders, or right-click a file and select Move.
• Create subfolders inside existing folders.
• Right-click a file or folder and select Rename. You can also copy a link, rename, move, or delete the current folder using the options menu in the folder header.

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Search

To find any file across your entire drive — including Media library files — use the global search bar at the top of the app. It searches by filename, transcript content, and owner name. To filter what’s visible inside the Media library view, use the Audio, Video, or Image buttons at the top of the view. Filters apply only to content in the current folder. Folders always appear in your view, even when filtering, so you can navigate into them.

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Remove files

Right-click a file or folder and select Remove from Media library. You can also remove the current folder by clicking the Folder options button in the header and selecting Remove folder. Removing a file from Media library does not delete it from projects where it’s already in use.

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Use Media library files in projects

After you add media to the Media library, you can reuse it in any project. Open a project and add files from the Media library by clicking the Import from Media library button in an empty composition. Adding a file to a project from the drive’s Media library will not deduct additional media minutes. Audio and video files will transcribe when added to a project. If a transcript and speaker labels were already generated in the Media library, they will be included automatically. Learn how to add Media library files to a project →

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Access and permissions

All drive members can view and use files stored in Media library. Editors can:

• Upload and organize media
• Add media to projects
• Remove files from Media library

Viewers can:

• Browse and preview media

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Media library vs Brand Studio

Media library is a shared storage space for reusable content. Editors can upload and organize files as needed. Brand Studio centralizes brand control. Admins and brand managers define approved logos, fonts, colors, layouts, and templates. When to use each:

• Use Media library for shared content like intros, B-roll, music beds, and graphics.
• Use Brand Studio to manage approved brand assets and enforce design standards.

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Troubleshooting upload errors

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Unsupported file type

Media library supports audio, video, and image files only. You can’t upload PDFs, fonts, or document files. See Supported file types for a full list.

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File is too large or file resolution exceeds your plan limit

Each plan has a maximum file size or resolution per upload. Compress or downscale the file or upgrade your plan if your file exceeds the limits.

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Out of media minutes

If you’ve used all available media minutes, upload options are disabled. You can still organize and reuse existing files, but you’ll need to wait for your minutes to reset or purchase top ups to upload new media. Learn more about top ups.