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How to Add Media to the Media Library

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Watch: How to add media to the Media Library

See how to add images, video and documents to your site.

How to add an image

Step 1: Click Media in the Drupal menu on the left side of the screen

Step 2: Click the blue Add media button near the top of the page

Step 3: Click Image

Step 4: Click Choose File to upload your image

Select the image file from your computer. The maximum file size is 100 megabytes.

Step 5: Fill in the fields

  • Name (required)
  • Alternative text or Decorative (required)- If the image is essential to understanding the page content, write Alternative text for screen readers. Otherwise, check Decorative.
  • Caption
  • Credit

Step 6: Save and publish

How to add a video

Step 1: Click Media in the Drupal menu on the left side of the screen

Step 2: Click the blue Add media button near the top of the page

Step 3: Click Remote Video

Step 4: Enter the Remote Video URL. The URL must be from YouTube or Vimeo

Step 5: Save and publish

How to add a document

Step 1: Click Media in the Drupal menu on the left side of the screen

Step 2: Click the blue Add media button near the top of the page

Step 3: Click Document

Step 4: Fill in the fields

  • Name (required)
  • Summary (required)
  • Document Type
  • Display Date
  • Description

Step 5: Save and publish

How to edit media on your site

Watch: How to find media

See how to search and filter media in the media library on your site.

Step 1: Click Media in the Drupal menu on the left side of the screen

Step 2: Use the search and/or filter to find the media item

  • Type the name or search term in the Media name field
  • Use the available filters to narrow your search:
    • Type filter (documents, images, or remote videos)
    • Published status filter (published or unpublished)

Step 3: Click the Edit button

Arrow pointing to the Edit button on the right side of the screen, in a table with other media details including title and type

Step 4: Make changes as needed and Save

Change the name or upload a different file (for documents and images).

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