The Media Library is a drive-level storage space where Editors can upload, organize, and reuse media across projects. Files stored here are available to everyone on your drive.
This article covers:
- Add and organize media in the Media Library
- Use Media Library files in projects
- Access and permissions
- Media Library vs Brand Studio
- Troubleshooting upload errors
Add and organize media
Upload files to the Media Library
- Open Drive view, then select Media Library in the left sidebar.Â
Go directly to Media Library - Click Add media in the top-right corner.
- Select Upload files to import a file, or drag and drop files into the window. See Supported file types.
- Select Add from project to move files from an existing project into Media Library.
How media minutes work
Media minutes are deducted when you first upload a file—whether you upload it directly to the Media Library or to a project. After that initial upload, you can add the file to as many projects as you want using the Media Library or the import from another project feature without using additional media minutes.
Manually uploading the same file to multiple projects (without using Media Library or importing from another project) will deduct media minutes for each upload.
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.
Search
Use the search bar at the top of Media Library to find files by filename. Filter results by media type using the Audio, Video, or Image buttons. Filters apply only to content in the current folder.
Folders always appear in your view, even when filtering, so you can navigate into them.
Remove files
Right-click a file or folder and select Remove from Media Library.
Removing a file from Media Library does not delete it from projects where it’s already in use.
Use Media Library files in projects
After you add media to Media Library, you can reuse it in any project. Open a project and add files from the Files panel or directly from Media Library. Adding a file from Media Library does not deduct additional media minutes. Audio and video files will transcribe when added to a project.
Learn how to add Media Library files to a project →
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
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.
Troubleshooting upload errors
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.
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.
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.