Upload Media

Your shared file library — images, videos, documents — organized in folders, searchable, accessible from every entry.

Open the media library

Click Media in the left sidebar. You'll see:

• A folder tree on the left.
• A grid of files in the current folder on the right.
• A filter / search bar at the top.

Upload files

1. Open the folder you want to upload to Click it in the folder tree. (You can move files later if needed.)
2. Drag & drop files Drag from your desktop directly into the grid — or click Upload to pick files.

   

3. Watch the progress bar Each file shows a progress indicator. Failures (file too large, wrong type) appear inline with an explanation.
4. Add alt text immediately When uploads finish, DM Editors prompts you to add alt text. Do it now while you remember what the picture is — it's huge for accessibility and SEO.

Organize with folders

1. Right-click in the folder tree → New folder, or click the + button at the top of the tree.
2. Name it (e.g. "Blog hero images", "Product photos").
3. Drag files into it from the grid.
4. Drag folders into other folders to nest.

Edit a file

Click any file in the grid to open the detail panel.

• Name — friendly display name (the original filename stays as-is on disk).
• Alt text — short description for screen readers and SEO. Required for accessibility.
• Caption — optional, may appear under the image on the frontend.
• Folder — move it elsewhere.
• Copy URL — the public link for sharing or embedding.

Replace a file

You can swap out the underlying file while keeping the same record and URL — useful for fixing a low-res photo without breaking links.

1. Open the file detail panel.
2. Click Replace.
3. Upload the new version. Dimensions and size are re-detected.

Use media in entries

From any entry form, click a media picker (any field marked "Media" or "Gallery"). A browser opens.

1. Navigate to the right folder, or use the search box.
2. Click a file to select it (tick multiple for a gallery field).
3. Click Use selected.

Delete files

1. Tick the files you want to remove.
2. Click Delete in the bulk actions bar.
3. Confirm.

File limits

Your admin can configure these under Settings → Media. Defaults:

• Max upload size: 50 MB per file.
• Allowed types: images (jpg, png, gif, webp, svg), videos (mp4, webm), documents (pdf), and a few more.

Next steps

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