Overview
The Knot Media Library is your central hub for managing all visual assets and generating new content with AI. Upload your own images and videos, or create stunning visuals using our AI-powered generation tools.
Storage Limits
| Plan | Storage Capacity |
|---|---|
| Free | 50 MB |
| Paid | 2 GB |
Storage Tip: Generated content counts towards your storage limit. Consider downloading and backing up important assets regularly.
Uploading Media
How to Upload
Drag and drop or browse
- Drag one or more files into the drop zone
- Or click to browse and select files from your computer
Supported Formats
- Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG
- Videos: MP4, WebM, MOV (up to 100MB per file)
AI Media Generation
Click the “Generate” button to open the AI generation drawer with powerful creation tools.
Generation Models
Cost Effective
Budget-friendly option for quick iterations and drafts:- Text-to-Image: Create images from text descriptions
- Context + Text-to-Image: Generate images based on existing images plus text
- Text-to-Video: Create short videos from text prompts
Best Quality
Premium models for production-ready content:- Text-to-Image: High-resolution, detailed image generation
- Context + Text-to-Image: Advanced contextual generation with superior quality
- Text-to-Video: Professional-grade video generation
AI Tools
Additional tools for enhancing your media:- Upscaler: Increase image resolution up to 4x
- Background Remover: Remove backgrounds from product images
Image Generation Options
Size Presets
Choose from common aspect ratios:- 1:1 - Square (Instagram posts, product thumbnails)
- 16:9 - Widescreen (hero banners, video thumbnails)
- 9:16 - Portrait (mobile stories, vertical banners)
- 4:3 - Standard (blog images, galleries)
- Custom - Define your own dimensions
Credit System: Different models consume different amounts of credits:
- Cost Effective models: 1 credit per generation
- Best Quality models: 3 credits per generation
- Tools: 1 credit per use
Generation Process
Configure settings
- Enter your prompt
- Select image size (for image generation)
- Upload context image (if using Context mode)
Video Generation Queue
Using Media in Your Store
Once media is in your library (uploaded or generated), you can easily apply it to your store:Quick Application
- Select any image or video from your library
- Click “Insert to Chat”
- Ask the AI to apply it: “Use this image as my hero banner” or “Add this video to my product page”
Common Use Cases
- Hero Banners: “Apply this image as the main banner on my homepage”
- Product Images: “Use these images for my featured products”
- Background Videos: “Set this video as the background for my landing section”
- Gallery Updates: “Add these images to my gallery section”
Managing Your Library
Organization Features
- Search: Find media by filename or type
- Filter: View only images, videos, or generated content
- Sort: Arrange by date, name, or file size
- Delete: Remove unwanted files to free up space
Media Details
Click on any media item to view:- File information (size, dimensions, format)
- Generation details (for AI-generated content)
- Usage locations (where it’s used in your store)
Best Practices
For Uploads
- Optimize before uploading: Compress images to save storage
- Use appropriate formats: WebP for images, MP4 for videos
- Maintain consistency: Keep similar dimensions for related images
For AI Generation
- Start with Cost Effective: Test your ideas before using Best Quality
- Be specific in prompts: Detailed descriptions yield better results
- Use context images: Maintain brand consistency with Context mode
- Plan video generation: Start video generation before other tasks
Storage Management
- Monitor usage: Check your storage regularly
- Delete unused assets: Remove old or unused media
- Download backups: Save important generated content locally
- Upgrade when needed: Consider paid plans for more storage
Coming Soon: Batch operations, folders for organization, and direct integration with popular stock photo services.