Managing media

The media selector

The media selector opens when you:

• Add a Image, Video, Audio or Gallery block.
• Click the Replace button in the toolbar of a media block.
• Set the featured image for your article.

Selector tabs

The media selector offers three sources:

Documents

Browse files already present in your workspace:

• Navigate by folders with breadcrumb trail.
• Switch between grid view and list view.
• Search for a file by name.
• Filter by favorite (starred) documents.

Butterfly

Browse the media library of Butterfly CMS:

• Search in the media library.
• Filter by media type.
• Infinite scrolling to load more results.

Import

Import a new file directly:

• Drag and drop a file from your computer.
• Or click to open the classic file selector.

Import files

Individual import

1. Open the media selector.
2. Go to the Import tab.
3. Drag a file or click to select it.
4. The upload progress is displayed.

Batch import

You can import multiple files simultaneously. A progress widget appears at the bottom right of the screen with the current file name and percentage.

Featured image

The featured image is the main image of your article, used in previews and social media shares.

How to set it:

1. Click on the dedicated area for the featured image in the editor.
2. The media selector opens.
3. Choose an existing image or import a new one.

Media metadata

Each media block allows you to specify:

The description (alternative text) is mandatory. The SEO evaluation system flags media without a description in red.

Replacing media

1. Click on a media block to select it.
2. In the toolbar, click the Replace button (swap icon).
3. The media selector opens to choose a new file.
4. The metadata (description, caption, credits) are retained.

Edit on Butterfly

If your media is linked to Butterfly CMS, a Edit on Butterfly button appears in the toolbar. It opens the media's profile directly in the Butterfly administration interface.

Next steps

• Galleries
• Content Blocks
• Publish on Butterfly