# Working with Media Types

The following default Media Types are available:

* Article - Used for uploading and storing documents.
* Audio - used for uploading and storing digital audio files.
* File - used for uploading and storing different types of files in the Media section.
* Folder - a container for organizing media items in the media tree.
* Image - used for uploading and storing images.
* Vector Graphics (SVG) - used for uploading and storing Scalable Vector Graphics files which are text files containing source code to draw the desired image.
* Video - used for uploading and storing video files.

## Uploading a Media Item

In the Media Library, there are multiple ways to upload media items. The two most commonly used ones are:

1. Use the **Create** button to create a new media item and then upload directly from your machine.
2. The **Upload** field is available in every folder in the Media section, where you can drag and drop files or choose files to the desired location.

   ![mediaUpload.jpg](https://3872888104-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgEH4FChbCn7eDDqREvdE%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a9db8a962e76b7387d97fb73013c930afa4bed79%2Fupload-images-v9.png?alt=media)

{% hint style="info" %}
We recommend using folders to organize your media items if you are going to add a lot of media to your website.
{% endhint %}

## Deleting a Media Item

If you wish to tidy up the Media section of your site, you can delete existing media items. Once you have deleted a media item, it is sent to the Recycle Bin. If you change your mind, you can restore the deleted media item from the Recycle Bin.

To delete a Media Item:

1. Select the media item you want to delete.
2. Right-click the media item and select **Delete**.

   ![mediaUpload.jpg](https://3872888104-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgEH4FChbCn7eDDqREvdE%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ffd1d874bf5efa1afba5b0b8b2534524797138d6%2Fdelete-media-item-v9.png?alt=media)
3. Click **OK**.
4. Click **OK** to dismiss the confirmation message.

## Restoring a Media Item from the Recycle Bin

The **Recycle Bin** is a separate tree structure within the Media section. Clicking on the arrow next to the Recycle Bin will display its contents.

![Recycle Bin](https://3872888104-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgEH4FChbCn7eDDqREvdE%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-96a13dc83d026082c6dec83121141c720967e398%2FmediaRecycle-v9.png?alt=media\&token=d8a0bea3-759b-49c7-9e38-4dc37f111f5e)

To restore a Media Item:

1. Click **•••** next to the Media Item or right-click the Media Item you want to restore.
2. Select **Restore**.

   ![Restore Folder](https://3872888104-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgEH4FChbCn7eDDqREvdE%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e1056b7bc03c4838ddc62a4cbd902402fa907c57%2FRestore-MediaItem-v9.png?alt=media)
3. Click **Restore**.

## Moving an Image or File

To move Media Items within the Media section:

1. Select the Media Item you want to move.
2. Right-click the Media Item and click **Move**.

   ![Move media items](https://3872888104-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgEH4FChbCn7eDDqREvdE%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-586486fcf4853863ef1c164bbb5e361b33586594%2Fmove-images-v9.png?alt=media)
3. Choose the location where you want to move the Media Item to in the tree structure.

   ![Move Media.png](https://3872888104-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgEH4FChbCn7eDDqREvdE%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e6609809f8d94384cf64c82660e2e1c8f2ec58e4%2FMove-media-location-v9.png?alt=media)
4. Click **Move**.
5. Click **OK** to dismiss the confirmation message.

## More Information

* [Media Picker](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/13.latest/fundamentals/backoffice/property-editors/built-in-umbraco-property-editors/media-picker-3)
* [Creating Media](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/13.latest/fundamentals/data/creating-media)
* [Rendering Media](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/13.latest/fundamentals/design/rendering-media)


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