Media Library

Uploading Media

Learn how to upload images, videos, and other content to your media library

Uploading Media

Getting your content into Screenzzie is straightforward. This guide covers all the ways to upload media to your library.

Upload Methods

Drag and Drop

The easiest way to upload:

  1. Open the Media section
  2. Drag files from your computer
  3. Drop them anywhere on the library
  4. Wait for upload to complete

Click to Upload

Traditional file picker:

  1. Click the Upload button
  2. Select files from your computer
  3. Click Open
  4. Files will start uploading

Bulk Upload

Upload many files at once:

  1. Select multiple files (Ctrl/Cmd + click)
  2. Drag all files to the library
  3. All files upload simultaneously
  4. Track progress for each file

Upload Progress

During upload, you'll see:

  • File name
  • Progress percentage
  • Upload speed
  • Time remaining
  • Success/error status

You can continue using Screenzzie while files upload in the background.

File Validation

Before upload completes, Screenzzie performs multiple validation checks:

Validation Steps

  1. MIME type check - Verifies the file type matches supported formats
  2. File size check - Ensures the file is within plan limits
  3. Image validation - For images, the Sharp library validates the file is a valid, non-corrupted image
  4. Content integrity - Confirms the file is complete and processable

File Size Limits

File TypeMax Size
Images (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF)20 MB
Videos (MP4, WebM)100 MB

If Upload Fails

Common reasons for failure:

ErrorCauseSolution
Unsupported formatWrong file typeConvert to supported format
File too largeExceeds limitCompress or split file
Invalid imageCorrupted fileRe-export from source
Upload timeoutSlow connectionRetry on faster network
Storage fullPlan limit reachedDelete old files or upgrade

Optimization Tips

For Images

  • Save as JPEG for photos (smaller size)
  • Use PNG only when transparency needed
  • Resize to display resolution before upload
  • Screenzzie auto-compresses, so upload at full quality

Images are automatically optimized on upload. JPEGs and WebPs are compressed to 85% quality, and PNGs without transparency are converted to JPEG for better performance.

For Videos

  • Use H.264 codec in MP4 container
  • Target bitrate: 5-10 Mbps for 1080p
  • Trim to exact length needed
  • Remove audio if not needed (smaller file)

After Upload

Once uploaded, you can:

  • Preview the file
  • Rename if needed
  • Move to a folder
  • Add to playlists
  • See file details

Batch Operations

For working with multiple files efficiently:

Selecting Multiple Files

  1. Individual selection - Click the checkbox on each file
  2. Select All - Click the "Select All" button to select all visible files
  3. Deselect All - Click "Deselect All" to clear your selection

Available Bulk Actions

Once files are selected, you can:

  • Move to folder - Organize selected files into a folder
  • Add to Playlist - Add all selected media to an existing playlist
  • Delete selected - Remove multiple files at once

When deleting files that are currently used in playlists, you'll be asked to confirm a force delete. This will remove the media from all playlists where it's used.

Force Delete Workflow

If you try to delete media that's in use:

  1. A warning dialog appears showing where the media is used
  2. You can Cancel to keep the files
  3. Or choose Force Delete to remove the files and all playlist references
  4. This action cannot be undone

Next Steps