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title: Manage media library
slug: manage-media-library
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createdAt: 2022-05-19T23:03:11.000Z
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**Who can do this: **

- Anyone with the editing permission for Media Item
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The media library consists of all the images, videos, PDFs, and audio recordings you've uploaded from your computer, and is available to use in Media Collections you create. 

# Open media library

Open your item library to view, add, remove, and edit your media items.

To open your library:

1. Go to **Posts** ➤ **Media.**
2. Next to **Add**, click **Manage item library.**
   - A list of your items is displayed.

# Add a media item

Add a new media item to make it available to use in a media collection.

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To add a new media item: 

1. Open your media library and click **Add**. 
   - A **New item** window opens.
2. Select the **Content type** in the dropdown. These do not have a size limit:
   - **Image:** Use JPG or PNG format, with images at least 800–1000 pixels wide to ensure clarity across devices.
   - **Video:** Upload in MP4 format. Videos are automatically scaled for mobile, but for optimal desktop viewing, use a 16:9 aspect ratio (1920×1080).
   - **PDF:** No special formatting required.
   - **Audio:** Use MP3 format.
3. Click **Upload **and select the file from your computer.
4. Enter an **Item title** and optional **Description.**
5. Click **Save.** 

# Remove a media item

Permanently remove one or more media items from your library.

To remove a media item:

1. Open your **Media item library,** and tick item(s) you want to remove.
2. At the top, click **Remove**.
   - A dialog appears asking if you're sure you want to delete the item.
3. If you're sure, click **Delete**.