How Do I Add Media Files to the Media Library in the SoCast CMS?
How Do I Add Media Files to the Media Library in the SoCast CMS?
Who Is This Article For?
- Users with Media Library permissions
- Applicable to: All Themes
Important Notes
- Maximum upload file size: 100MB
- Maximum image dimensions: 2560px by 2560px
Follow these instructions to add media files to your Media Library in the SoCast CMS:
Step-by-Step Guide
- In the left panel of the CMS, click Media.
- Click the Add New button.
- Click Select Files to upload a file from your computer.
- You can upload images (JPEG or PNG), videos (MP4), audio files (MP3), or documents (PDF, DOC, PPT).
- Uploaded documents will generate a link for users to view or download.
- Click Edit to fill in your media's details:
- Title: Add a title for your media.
- Alternative Text: Enter descriptive alt text for images (e.g., “The Mona Lisa”).
- Caption: Write a caption for the uploaded media.
- Description: Add a description for your file.
- File URL: Enter a link URL, or select “None,” “File URL,” or “Attachment Post URL” for presets.
- Media Categories: Choose from an existing media category or create a new one.
- To crop a featured image:
- Click on the image you wish to crop.
- Adjust the selection by dragging and dropping the crop tool.
- When satisfied, click Save Crop.
- Click the (X) to exit the crop section.
- Click Update on the media page to save your changes.
Your media file is now added to the Media Library and ready to use across your website.
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