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Managing Your Content Library

Learn how to upload, organize, and manage content in the Castit Library.

Overview​

The Castit Library is your central hub for managing all media content used in your digital signage displays. It consists of four main sections accessible via tabs:

  • Uploaded: Your own uploaded media files (images, videos, etc.)
  • Slides: Custom-designed slides created with the Slide Creator tool
  • Stock: Pre-made stock photos and media from Castit's library
  • AI generated: AI-generated content (upcoming feature)

Library Overview

Accessing the Library​

  1. Log in to your Castit account
  2. Click Library in the left sidebar navigation
  3. You'll see the Uploaded tab by default

Supported File Types​

Castit supports the following content types:

Images​

  • JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
  • PNG (.png)
  • GIF (.gif)
  • WebP (.webp)

Videos​

  • MP4 (.mp4)
  • MPEG (.mpeg)
  • MOV (.mov)
  • AVI (.avi)

Web Content​

  • Web pages (.webp)
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The upload area displays: "Supports jpg, png, gif, webp, mp4, mpeg, mov and avi files"

Uploading Content​

Method 1: Drag and Drop​

  1. Navigate to the Uploaded tab in the Library
  2. Drag files from your computer
  3. Drop them into the upload area that says "Drop files here to upload, or use the 'Upload file' button"
  4. Wait for upload to complete

Method 2: Upload File Button​

  1. Navigate to the Uploaded tab in the Library

  2. Click the Upload file button in the top-right corner

  3. A window opens with three tabs, each offering a different way to bring content into your library:

    Local Upload

    • Click to browse files on your device, or drag and drop them directly into the window
    • Select one or multiple files
    • Files upload immediately to your current folder

    Cloud Storage

    • Choose from four providers: Google Drive, Google Photos, OneDrive, or Dropbox
    • The first time you select a provider, you'll be redirected to sign in with your Google, Microsoft, or Dropbox account and confirm the connection
    • Once connected, your cloud files appear inside Castit, ready to browse
    • Select the images or videos you want and confirm your selection to add them to your library
    • The connection stays linked, so future uploads from the same provider go straight to browsing your files

    Stock Media

    • Pull free visuals from trusted providers without leaving Castit
    • Choose your media type first: images or videos
    • Then pick a provider: Unsplash, Pixabay, or Pexels
    • Browse, select, and add directly to your library

  4. Selected files are added immediately to your current folder and ready to use in screens, playlists, and schedules

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Cloud Storage and Stock Media uploads work the same way as local files once they're in your library: you can move them between folders, rename, preview, and add them to playlists or screens.

Bulk Upload​

You can upload multiple files at once:

  • Select multiple files in the file browser dialog
  • Or drag and drop multiple files into the upload area
  • All files will be uploaded to your current folder location

Organizing Content with Folders​

Creating Folders​

  1. In the Library, click the Create folder button
  2. Enter a descriptive folder name in the dialog
  3. Click Create

Create Folder Dialog

  • Click on a folder to open it and view its contents
  • Use the breadcrumb navigation at the top (e.g., "Library > Brand new folder") to navigate back
  • The red trash icon appears when inside a folder to delete it

Inside a Folder

Best Practices for Folders​

  • Create folders by campaign, client, or content type
  • Use clear, descriptive folder names
  • Organize content as you upload it to maintain structure
  • Nest folders for more complex organization

Filtering and Sorting Content​

Filtering Content​

Use the Show: dropdown to filter content:

  • All: Display all content types
  • Filter by specific content types (images, videos, etc.)

Sorting Content​

Use the Sort by: dropdown to organize your view:

  • Creation date: Sort by when content was uploaded (default)
  • Other sorting options as available

Use the up/down arrow button next to Sort by to toggle between ascending and descending order.

Searching Content​

Use the search bar at the top to quickly find specific content by name.

Using Stock Library​

Access professionally curated stock photos and media:

  1. Click the Stock tab in the Library
  2. Browse available stock content organized by categories
  3. Select content to add it to your uploaded library or directly to screens/playlists

Stock Library

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Stock content provides ready-to-use professional media without needing to source your own images.

Creating Custom Slides​

Create custom-designed slides with text, graphics, and branding:

  1. Click the Slides tab in the Library
  2. Click Create new design or Create slide button
  3. Use the Slide Creator tool to design your content
  4. Save your slide to use in screens and playlists

Slides Tab

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See the Slide Creator guide for detailed instructions on designing custom slides.

AI Generated Content​

The AI generated tab is an upcoming feature that will allow you to create content using AI:

AI Generated - Upcoming

Stay tuned for this feature in future updates!

Content Management​

Viewing Content Details​

Each content item displays:

  • Thumbnail preview
  • File name
  • Content type badge (IMAGE or VIDEO)
  • Status indicator (green checkmark for successfully uploaded)

Deleting Content​

To delete content or folders:

  1. Navigate to the content or folder
  2. Click the red trash icon
  3. Confirm the deletion
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Deleting content is permanent. Make sure the content is not currently in use on any screens or playlists.

Best Practices​

  • Use descriptive file names before uploading to make content easy to identify
  • Organize immediately - create folders and move content as you upload
  • Regular maintenance - review and remove unused content periodically
  • Optimize file sizes - compress large videos and images for faster loading
  • Test content - preview content before deploying to screens
  • Use folders strategically - organize by campaign, season, client, or content type
  • Leverage stock library - use stock content for quick professional results

Next Steps​