Search Media Online
Use this practical guide to complete the task with a clear setup path and an observable result.
Use this guide
- Open the related workspace area and confirm the intended account or workspace.
- Follow the detailed instructions below and save each change before moving on.
- Run a small, observable test so you can confirm the result on the connected service.
Detailed steps
Search Media Online
The Search Media Online feature allows users to easily find and insert royalty-free media (photos and videos) directly into their posts from integrated media libraries such as Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay.
⚙️ Features & Functions
1. Search Bar
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Enter keyword to find relevant media content.
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Example: typing "business" will return photos/videos related to business.
2. Provider Dropdown
Select from the following APIs:
| Provider | Type |
|---|---|
| Unsplash | High-quality stock photos |
| Pexels Photo | Free stock photos |
| Pexels Video | Free stock videos |
| Pixabay Photo | Royalty-free images |
| Pixabay Video | Royalty-free videos |
✅ Only one provider can be active per search.
3. Search Button
Click the Search button to fetch results from the selected provider using the keyword provided.
4. Preview & Selection
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Media results are displayed as thumbnails.
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Click to preview or select.
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Selected items will be added to your media library or inserted directly into your post/composition.
5. Action Buttons
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Confirms and inserts the selected media. |
| Close | Exits the search dialog without inserting media. |
✅ Use Case
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Quickly enrich social media posts with relevant images or videos.
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Save time by avoiding external download/upload steps.
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Enhance AI-generated content or scheduled posts with visual assets.
🧠 Notes
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Requires valid API keys configured in the File Settings > Search & Get Media Online section.
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Media sourced is subject to each provider’s licensing; most are royalty-free but attribution may be recommended.
Quick check
- The save or publish action completes without an error.
- The visible status, preview, or connected account matches the change.
- If the result differs, capture the exact message and review the troubleshooting guidance before retrying.