Media Library
The Media Library in SOLID provides a centralized system for managing all your media assets with support for multiple storage providers.
Overview
The Media Library offers:
- Centralized media management
- Multiple storage provider support
- Comprehensive media organization
- Secure access control
Components
Storage Providers
→ Storage Providers documentation
Flexible storage options including:
- Browsing media files
- Organizing assets
- Managing metadata
- Performing bulk operations
Media View
A powerful interface for:
- Local filesystem
- Amazon S3
- Future support for:
- Azure Blob Storage
- Google Cloud Storage
- SFTP
Private Media
Use private media when files must stay protected inside the application:
- signed, time-limited access URLs
- separate private filesystem or private S3 storage
- better fit for contracts, KYC files, reports, and internal documents
Features
Asset Management
- Upload multiple files
- Create folders
- Move/copy files
- Delete assets
- Rename files
Organization
- Folder structure
- Tags and categories
- Search functionality
- Filter by type
- Sort options
Image Processing
- Automatic thumbnail generation
- Image resizing
- Format conversion
- Metadata extraction
Access Control
- Role-based permissions
- Folder-level access
- Share links
- Download controls
Private Media
- Signed access URLs
- Expiring download links
- Private filesystem support
- Private S3 support
Best Practices
Organization
- Use consistent naming
- Create logical folders
- Apply relevant tags
- Document usage guidelines
Performance
- Optimize file sizes
- Use appropriate formats
- Configure caching
- Monitor storage usage
Security
- Set proper permissions
- Regular access audits
- Secure share links
- Monitor usage
Maintenance
- Regular cleanup
- Version management
- Backup strategy
- Usage monitoring