With Mediaflow, you can easily and securely manage and share files. When you need to access your files, you download them locally to your computer, just like with any other online files. This means that each time you download a file, you create a copy of the original stored in Mediaflow. You can also generate variations of the original through cropping and download presets. This reduces the need for local storage and lowers the risk of unauthorized modification or deletion of your original files.
Download the original file or use free crop
By double-clicking a thumbnail, you can quickly download the original file from Mediaflow. Alternatively, right-click the file and select Download > Original. If you have multiple files selected, they will be downloaded as a ZIP folder.
To create a cropped version of an image, such as a lower resolution, you can select Free Crop. This lets you choose and zoom in on the image. You will also get a warning if you crop the image too much.
❇️ Quick Access to Downloads
Files downloaded from Mediaflow are saved in the Downloads folder on your computer. If you frequently download files from Mediaflow, you can create a shortcut folder on your desktop or bookmark your browser’s download history for quick access.
Download video files
Right-clicking a video file lets you choose from three download options: the original version, 1080p, and 720p.
Download presets
A download preset is a template that determines how users can download an image with preset dimensions and size to meet your needs. As a pro user, you can create a new preset or modify existing ones by clicking on Settings > Download presets. These presets can also be configured so that specific presets are visible only in Mediaflow, only in a portal, or only from a CMS such as Sitevision, Episerver, or similar. You can access these presets by right-clicking a file and selecting Download. A list of available download presets will then appear.
To use a preset, right-click a file, select Download, then scroll to choose the preset you want for your image. Next to each preset, you'll see a symbol indicating whether the preset compresses and downloads the image directly to your computer or if you need to crop it to the allowed size first.
In the cropping tool, you can do the following:
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Choose a different preset from the list of available download presets.
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Adjust the crop mask until you're happy with your selection.
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Preview how the image will appear.
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Click 'Download' to save your cropped image in the proper resolution.
Please note that cropping very small, depending on the settings, may cause the image to become blurry. If you crop too tightly, the image will be enlarged, which can lead to blurriness. The system will alert you if this happens. Additionally, you can preview how blurry the image will appear before finalizing the crop.
Edit Download Presets
Under Settings > Download Presets, you can edit existing download presets. Select a preset from the list to edit it.
Note that you can scroll down in this settings window for more options. You can adjust various settings for this download preset. Once you're satisfied with the settings, click Save to apply the changes.
Create a new preset
Under Settings > Download Presets, click 'New Preset' in the top-right corner to create a fully custom download preset. After clicking 'New Preset,' a blank template will appear, allowing you to customise it as needed and give it an appropriate name.
Here you can set:
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Name
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File Format
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Whether metadata should accompany the download
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If you want to customise the background color
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If you want to add a suffix to the filename upon download
In the Image Size and Quality section, you can:
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decide whether to crop the image manually, keep the aspect ratio, or maintain the original aspect ratio.
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specify the image's width, height, and resolution.
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choose a color profile from Mediaflow or upload your own.
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determine how much compression to apply to the file upon download.
Once you're finished, click Save in the bottom-right corner. The new download preset is now ready to use, and you'll see it in the list of formats when you right-click a file in Mediaflow.
Determine where a download preset can be used
When editing a download preset, you'll find a Visibility section further down in the settings window. Here, you can manage who can see this preset by toggling specific checkboxes.The following options are available:
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Which user groups can access this preset?
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Should the preset be visible in your portal (external media bank)?
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Should the preset be visible for a CMS like Sitevision or Episerver?
⚠️ Important Setting for download presets in CMS Integrations
For the preset to be visible in an integration, it must have Download and Publish selected under Used for. This ensures that the preset can be used for both downloading and publishing the image.