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Managing Images with the Media Manager in Newsifier

Learn how to upload, manage, and organize images in Newsifier's Media Manager, including adding watermarks and creating galleries.

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Introduction

The Media Manager in Newsifier allows you to manage all the images used on your site, such as logos, article images, etc...

It allows you to upload, organize, and edit your media seamlessly within the admin panel. With features like tagging, watermarking, and gallery creation, the Media Manager ensures your images are well-organized and ready for use, streamlining your workflow and enhancing your content presentation.

Accessing the Media Manager

You can access the Media Manager in different ways:

  1. Automatically, when you add an image to an article or in the editor.

  2. From the Settings menu in the left sidebar of the admin panel.
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Uploading Images

The Media Manager provides two ways to upload images:

  1. Browse Button: Click the "Browse" button to select one or more files from your device.
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  2. Drag and Drop: Drag files directly into the upload area.

Searching for Images

To find specific images, use the search fields at the top of the Media Manager. You can search by:

  1. Title: The name of the image.

  2. Watermark: Search for images with a specific watermark.

  3. Tags: Easily search for images organized under specific tags.

Managing Image Properties

Select an image in the Media Manager to view and manage its properties. When an image is selected, a sidebar will appear on the right, displaying detailed options for the image.

Here's what you can do:

View Details

The sidebar provides the following information about the selected image:

  • File Name: The name of the uploaded image.

  • Image Caption: The related caption for the image.

  • Watermark: Any watermark currently associated with the image.

  • Tags: Tags assigned to the image for easy organization and search.

📌Note: The Caption Image field is exclusively available in the Media Manager for Newsifier V2.

Edit Details

You can make changes to the details of the image directly in the sidebar:

  1. Change File Name: Update the name of the image to something more descriptive.

  2. Add or Modify Caption: You can add or modify a caption to the selected image. The caption will appear below the image wherever it is used on the website.

  3. Add or Modify Watermarks: Attach a new watermark or replace the existing one.

    • Click on the Watermark Field and start type the name of the watermark.

    • If the watermark exists, select it from the dropdown menu.

    • For a new watermark, press Enter after typing its name to save it.

    • Optionally, you can associate a link with the watermark.

  4. Add or Update Tags: Assign tags to the image for grouping and easier searching. Tags can be created on the spot or selected from existing ones.

📌Note: Tags are for internal organization and won’t appear on the front end.

Accessing an Image Directly from the Article Editor

To make image management easier, Newsifier allows you to jump directly to any image used in an article.

When you are editing an article in the Admin Panel, simply hover your mouse over any image inside the editor.

  • The file name of that image will appear on hover.

  • Click the name, and the Media Manager will automatically open.

  • The Media Manager will search for and highlight that exact image using its file name—so you do not need to manually browse your folders.

This makes it much faster to view an image details, or update metadata without leaving your article.

Adding Captions for Featured Images

In Newsifier V2, you can add captions specifically for featured images, which refer to the main images displayed at the top of an article. To add a caption:

  1. After selecting the featured image in the Media Manager, locate the "Caption" field on the right-hand sidebar of the media manager.

  2. Enter the desired text in the field. This caption will appear below the image when it is displayed in the article.

📌Note: Adding Caption for a Featured Image in Article is only available in Newsifier V2.

Creating Galleries

To add a gallery to an article:

  1. In the article editor, click the Image button in the toolbar.

  2. Select multiple images in the Media Manager pop-up.

  3. Click Add, and a new gallery setup window will appear.

  4. Choose how the gallery will display:

    • Single images in rows.

    • Galleries with 2, 3, or 4 images per row.

  5. Add captions for individual images if needed.

  6. Enable Enumeration if you want images numbered.

  7. Click Add, and the gallery will be inserted into the article.

Tip: Looking for more powerful gallery options?
We’ve introduced our Advanced Gallery Feature, which gives you full control over layout, image order, captions, and mobile behavior.
👉 Read the guide here: Gallery Feature in Newsifier.

Deleting Images from the Media Manager

You can delete images directly from the Media Manager if they are no longer needed. However, if an image is currently used in one or more articles, the system will notify you before the deletion is completed.

How to delete an image

  1. Open the Media Manager from the CMS.

  2. Click the image you want to remove.

  3. Click the Delete button at the bottom of the Media Manager.

  4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

📌Note: You can only delete a single image at a time.

What happens if the image is used in articles?

If the image is currently used as a featured image in one or more articles, the system will display a warning message before the deletion proceeds.

This message will:

  • Show the number of articles using the image

  • Provide links to those articles so you can review them

  • Ask you to confirm whether you want to continue deleting the image

What happens to articles after deleting the image?

If you proceed with deleting the image:

  • Any article that used this image as its featured image will automatically revert to the Default Article Image configured in your settings.

This ensures that articles do not appear without a featured image on the website.

If no default image is configured

If your website does not have a default article image set, the system will notify you and provide a link to the settings page where you can configure one.

You will need to set a default image before proceeding with the deletion.

Tip

Before deleting an image that is used in articles, it is recommended to:

  • Review the listed articles

  • Replace the image manually if a different image should be used instead

This helps maintain the visual quality of your articles.

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