Media Library
Manage and optimize videos and images in your RIXL projects with intelligent processing, secure delivery, and advanced organization tools.
The Media Library is your creative hub where you upload, optimize, and manage all your video and image assets. RIXL handles the heavy lifting — from transcoding and compression to secure delivery — so you can focus on creating and shipping.
Select a project and open Media from the left sidebar to get started.
What You Can Do
Video Processing
Upload any video format and get back multiple quality levels with adaptive streaming.
Image Optimization
Transform images into lightning-fast AVIF files with smart placeholders and instant loading.
Library Organization
Keep your creative assets organized with powerful search, filtering, and categorization tools.
Quick tip: Each project keeps its media organized separately for better team collaboration and access control.
Quick Actions
Upload New Video
Quickly add video content to your project
Upload New Image
Add new image assets instantly
Create API Key
Generate API keys for media workflows
Invite Team Member
Collaborate with teammates on your media library
Library Features
Quick Upload Workflow
Select Upload Type
Click "Upload Video" or "Upload Image" from the dashboard home page
Choose Files
Select one or more files from your device using the file browser
Add Metadata
Enter titles, descriptions, and tags for your content
Upload & Process
Files begin uploading and processing automatically with real-time status updates
Processing Features
| Processing Tier | Quality | Resolution | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Standard | Up to 720p | Basic transcoding, standard formats |
| Shorts | Mobile Optimized | Up to 1080p | Fast processing, mobile optimization |
| Pro | Professional | Up to 4K | Multiple formats, advanced options |
Additional Video Features:
- Automatic thumbnail generation
- Web-optimized formats (MP4, WebM)
- Adaptive bitrate streaming support
- Processing status monitoring
Image Processing Capabilities
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Compression | Automatic optimization algorithms | Reduced file sizes without quality loss |
| Format Optimization | WebP, AVIF, JPEG selection | Modern format support |
| Responsive Variants | Multiple size generations | Optimized for different screen sizes |
| URL Transformations | Real-time image modifications | Dynamic image delivery |
Processing settings are inherited from your project's video optimization tier. You can change this in Project Settings.
Content Management
Video Library
View all videos with thumbnails, processing status, and metadata management
Image Library
Browse and organize your image collection with preview and search capabilities
Content Search
Advanced search and filtering options to find media quickly
Key Features
| Feature | Videos | Images | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumbnail Preview | ✓ | ✓ | Visual content preview |
| Processing Status | ✓ | ✓ | Real-time processing updates |
| Metadata Management | ✓ | ✓ | Custom titles, descriptions, tags |
| Bulk Operations | ✓ | ✓ | Multi-select actions |
| Advanced Search | ✓ | ✓ | Filter by type, date, tags |
| Usage Analytics | ✓ | ✓ | View counts and performance |
Organization Methods
Folder Structure
Create logical folder hierarchies for better content organization
Tagging System
Apply custom tags for flexible content categorization and search
Best Practices
- Organize by project or campaign
- Apply consistent naming conventions
- Use tags for faster discovery
- Audit and clean up content regularly
Well-organized media libraries improve team productivity and make content discovery much faster.
Analytics & Security
Media Analytics
Track how your media is being processed, stored, and accessed:
- Storage usage and growth trends
- Processing metrics and optimization tips
- Access patterns and engagement insights
- API usage tracking
Security & Permissions
Media access follows your project’s security model:
- Team roles define dashboard permissions (Membership Settings)
- API keys control programmatic access (API Access)
- Assets can be private or shared via secure URLs
For critical media, always maintain backups in addition to RIXL’s secure storage.
Common Use Cases
Content Creation
Upload and process raw media for web delivery
Team Collaboration
Organize media for team access and collaboration
API Integration
Programmatic media management through API
Content Distribution
Optimized delivery for websites and applications
Next Steps
Organize Content
Use media organization tools to structure your library
Create Feeds
Structure content with content feeds for dynamic distribution
API Integration
Access media through API keys for programmatic usage
Team Sharing
Configure team access for collaboration