--- title: "Upload content to Media Library" slug: "upload-content-to-media-library" updated: 2026-01-22T07:22:13Z published: 2026-01-22T07:22:13Z canonical: "support.visualart.com/upload-content-to-media-library" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.visualart.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Upload content to Media Library This section provides a brief introduction to the main topic discussed in the article, highlighting its significance and relevance. - [Media Library Overview](/v1/docs/upload-content-to-media-library#media-library-overview) - [Uploading your own media](/v1/docs/upload-content-to-media-library#uploading-you-own-media) - [Previewing media](/v1/docs/upload-content-to-media-library#previewing-media) - [Modifying images](/v1/docs/upload-content-to-media-library#modifying-images) - [Tagging and organising media](/v1/docs/upload-content-to-media-library#tagging-and-organising-media) - [Media drawer](/v1/docs/upload-content-to-media-library#media-drawer) ### Media Library Overview This is where all your uploaded and created media is stored. The media library has many tools for organising and editing your media files. 1. Media library tab bar 2. Drop zone 3. Media preview 4. List of media files 5. New media button 6. Media options ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Documentation/image(366).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) ### Uploading you own media You can upload media by dragging files from your computer to the media drop zone, or press the "New media" button and select "upload media". IXM Aqua supports the following formats: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Documentation/dragdrop.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) > [!CAUTION] > ✅ **Supported media formats:** > > > > - **Video:** mp4 > - **Images:** JPG, PNG > - **Maximum file size:** 500 MB > > **Note:** For Portrait and Landscape screens recommended resolution is Full HD (1080×1920 and 1920×1080 px). ### Previewing media Click the media thumbnails or media name to open a preview of selected media file. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Documentation/preview.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) ### Modifying images You can crop, rotate and manipulate image files by clicking "edit" in the options dropdown. A new window will open up with tools for modifying the image. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Documentation/SCR-20240425-eep.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D)Images can be cropped and rotated in the image editor ### Tagging and organising media Using media tags is a great way of categorise and organise your content. In combination with saved filters is a great way to keep your media organised. Tag media by clicking "tags" on a media item. Input desired tag name and press the "add new... "-button to create a tag. Tags are shown in the "tags" column. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Documentation/tagmedia.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) [tagging_filter.mp4](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Documentation/tagging_filter.mp4?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) Learn how to tag multiple media files and set up a new filter only showing tagged files Media tags are searchable. So whenever you are in need of a specific media - simply search for the tag name and all media with that tag will show up. Again - organisation and a good naming strategy is key here, so try to use simple short names for tags such as "menu", "food", "week 24", "campaign X" to make them easy to find and quickly searchable. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Documentation/searchtag.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) ### Media drawer When building playlists or creating signs a media drawer will be available to you. It works just like a mini version of the media library - allowing for quick access to all your media library files. Simply use the search bar or scroll to find the file you want and drag it to your playlist. It also packs a hidden feature - the search bar results also shows free stock photos from unsplash. So if you are in need of a nice forest background, just search "forest" and beautiful forest pictures from will show up in the results! ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Documentation/image(367).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) > ❗ **Deleting media** > > Think twice before deleting media in the media library. If a media file currently playing on a screen is removed – it will also be removed from that screen. **Media library tab bar** The tab bar in the media library comes with pre-built filters for different media types and signs. **Drop zone** Drag content from your computer and drop here to quickly upload them to the media library. Clicking the drop zone will open an upload window where you can specify which files you want to upload. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Glossary/image-1747508934486.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) **Media preview** Clicking the thumbnail or name of a media file opens up a preview window. **List of media files** The data table shows all your stored media library files. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Glossary/image-1747508901725.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) **New media button** Button for creating and uploading media. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/231da22e-dcc2-40d7-bdf4-66844e42b1fa/Images/Glossary/image-1747509224961.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T13%3A10%3A50Z&se=2026-10-29T14%3A10%3A50Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=9jxnEnsmVLdK%2FTXjF8BLqVv3j5A3XWaWxpruaYnqTLc%3D) **Media options** Click the options button to show available actions for media. **Edit Sign:** Opens a *Sign* for editing. **Edit:** Opens an *Image* for editing. **Tags:** Opens an *Edit tags modal* for adding or removing tags. **Replace:** Opens a *Replace Image modal* for replacing an *Image* in all scheduled activities. **Delete:** Opens a modal asking if you want to delete the media. **Duplicate:** Opens the *Template Creative View* with a copy of the *Sign*. **Download preview:** Downloads a preview of the *Sign* to your computer.