Uploading Media

Getting content onto your screens starts with uploading media to the Stratos library. This article covers the upload methods and what happens during the process.

Upload Methods

From Your Computer

1. Go to Media → Media Library.
2. Click the Upload button (or drag files onto the drop zone).
3. The upload dialog opens. Select files from your computer.
4. Optionally configure name, target folder, tags, and playlist attachment.
5. Click Start Upload.

While uploads are in progress, a progress overlay shows per-file status. You can cancel individual uploads from there.

From a URL

1. Click the Link icon (Upload from URL).
2. Paste the URL of the media file.
3. Optionally set a name, target folder, and expiry date.
4. Click Import.

The server downloads the file directly — your browser never touches it. Useful for pulling in assets from a partner CDN.

Upload Options

When uploading, you can configure:

Option	Description
Name	Override the file name. Defaults to the original file name.
Target Folder	Place the file in a specific folder. Defaults to the root.
Tags	Apply tags for organization and filtering.
Playlist	Add the file directly to an existing playlist.

Advanced Options

• Replace existing media — upload a new version of an existing file.
• Propagate into layouts — update the media reference in all layouts that use it.
• Delete old revisions — clean up previous versions after replacing.
• Playlist widget date constraints — set start/end dates when attaching to a playlist.

Smart Upload Manager

Stratos automatically chooses the best upload strategy based on file size:

• Small files (< 50 MB) — uploaded in a single request.
• Large files (≥ 50 MB) — uploaded in chunks with automatic retry.

You don’t need to choose — the system picks the right strategy for you.

Upload Limits

Limit	Value
Maximum file size	500 MB per file.
Maximum concurrent uploads	10 files at once.
Supported formats	See Supported Formats.

Related

• Media Library — manage your uploaded media.
• Supported Formats — what file types Stratos accepts.
• Upload Best Practices — tips for efficient uploads.