The Media Library is your central hub for storing and managing images and videos. Upload media once and reuse it across multiple posts without re-uploading.
Accessing the Media Library
To open the Media Library:
- Go to Post Scheduler
- Click Media Library in the left sidebar
The Media Library is available on all plans.
Uploading Media
Upload files to your Media Library:
Drag and Drop
Drag files from your computer directly onto the upload area.
Click to Select
Click the upload area to open your file picker and select files.
Batch Uploads
Upload multiple files at once by selecting several files or dragging multiple files.
Upload Status
As files upload, you’ll see:
- Progress bar with percentage
- “Finalizing” status during processing
- Success confirmation when complete
- Error message with retry option if upload fails
Collections
Collections help you organize your media into folders. Group related images and videos together for easy access.
Default Collections
All uploaded media starts in the Uncategorized collection. Create custom collections to organize your content.
Creating a Collection
- Click + Add Collection in the top right
- Enter a collection name
- Click Add to create the collection
Adding Media to Collections
- Select one or more media items by clicking on them
- A collection input field appears at the top
- Type a collection name or select an existing one
- Click Add to move the media
Managing Collections
Each collection row shows:
- Star icon — Click to favorite a collection (favorites appear at the top)
- Collection name — Click to expand and view contents
- Media count — Number of items in the collection
- Edit icon — Rename the collection
- Delete icon — Remove the collection (media moves to Uncategorized)
Click on a collection name to expand it and view all media inside. Click the + button within a collection to upload directly to that collection.
Deleting Media
You can delete one or multiple media files from your library at once.
How to Delete Media
- Select media items — Click on the media files you want to delete. Selected items display a checkmark in the top-left corner.
- Find the Delete button — Once you’ve selected at least one item, a Delete Selected button appears at the top of the page (next to “Add Collection”). The button shows the count of selected items, e.g., “Delete Selected (2)”.
- Confirm deletion — Click the button and confirm in the dialog that appears.
Important Notes
- The Delete Selected button only appears when you have items selected
- The button is located at the top of the Media Library page, not within individual collections
- You can select items from any collection — the delete button works regardless of which collection you’re viewing
- Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
- To deselect an item, click on it again
Tags and Notes
Add tags and notes to collections for better organization and searchability.
Collection Tags
Tags make it easier to find collections when searching:
- Click the tag icon next to a collection name
- Type a tag name in the input field
- Click + Create to add the tag
- Add multiple tags to a single collection
Tags appear when you search the Media Library, helping you find related content quickly.
Collection Notes
Add notes to remember what a collection contains or how to use it:
- Expand a collection by clicking its name
- Find the “Add a note about this collection…” text area
- Type your note
- Notes are saved automatically
Notes are searchable, so you can find collections by their descriptions.
Searching Media
Use the search bar to find media across your entire library:
- Media names — Search by filename
- Collections — Search by collection name
- Tags — Search by tags you’ve added
- Notes — Search by note content
Results show matching media, collections, and tags all in one place.
Using Library Media in Posts
There are two ways to use media from your library in posts:
Method 1: Click from Media Library
Click on any image or video in the Media Library to immediately open the post composer with that media attached. This is the fastest way to create a post from existing media.
Method 2: Select from Library in Post Composer
- Open the post composer
- Click Select from Library in the media upload area
- A modal opens showing all your collections
- Browse collections or use the search bar
- Click on media items to select them (counter shows “X attachments selected”)
- Click Use Selection to add them to your post
The modal includes the same features as the full Media Library—you can create collections, search, and browse all your media without leaving the post composer.
The same media can be used in multiple posts—you don’t need to re-upload it each time.
Supported Formats
Images
| Format | Supported Platforms |
|---|---|
| JPEG/JPG | All platforms |
| PNG | All platforms |
| GIF | X (Twitter) only |
| WebP | TikTok, Bluesky, Mastodon |
Videos
| Format | Supported Platforms |
|---|---|
| MP4 | All platforms |
| MOV | All platforms |
| WebM | YouTube, TikTok |
Documents (LinkedIn Only)
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| PDF documents | |
| PPTX | PowerPoint presentations |
| DOCX | Word documents |
Documents can only be posted to LinkedIn. Maximum size is 100MB.
File Size Limits
Maximum file sizes vary by platform. Viraly will show an error if your file exceeds the limit for your selected platforms. See Adding Images and Adding Videos for detailed platform limits.
Editing Media
Edit images before or after uploading using the built-in Pintura editor:
Available Edits
- Crop: Resize with platform-optimized aspect ratios (1:1, 4:5, 9:16, etc.)
- Rotate: Rotate left or right
- Flip: Flip horizontally or vertically
- Stickers: Add emoji sticker overlays
Opening the Editor
Click the edit icon (pencil) on any uploaded image to open the built-in editor.
Platform Crop Presets
The editor includes preset aspect ratios optimized for each platform:
- 1:1 – Square (Instagram feed, Facebook)
- 4:5 – Portrait (Instagram feed)
- 9:16 – Vertical (Stories, Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
- 16:9 – Landscape (YouTube, X/Twitter)
- 2:3 – Pinterest optimal
- 1.91:1 – Facebook/LinkedIn landscape
For more details on image and video editing, see Editing Images and Editing Videos.