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?

How Do I Add Media Files to the Media Library in the SoCast CMS?

Who Is This Article For?

  • Users with Media Library permissions
  • Applies to: All themes

Important Notes

  • Maximum upload file size: 100 MB
  • Maximum image dimensions: 2560 px by 2560 px

Follow these steps to add media files to your Media Library in the SoCast CMS.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. In the left panel of the CMS, click Media.
  2. Click Add New.
  3. 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.
  4. Click Edit to add details for your media:
    1. Title: Enter a title for your media.
    2. Alternative Text: Add descriptive alt text for images (for example: "The Mona Lisa").
    3. Caption: Write a caption for the uploaded media.
    4. Description: Add a description for your file.
    5. File URL: Enter a link URL, or select "None," "File URL," or "Attachment Post URL" from the presets.
    6. Media Categories: Choose from an existing media category or create a new one.
  5. To crop a featured image:
    1. Click the image you want to crop.
    2. Adjust the selection by dragging the crop tool.
    3. When satisfied, click Save Crop.
    Cropping an image in the Media Library
  6. Click the (X) to exit the crop section.
  7. 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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