Add new assets

To add a new asset:

  1. Log in to the Contentful web app.

  2. Navigate to the "Media" tab.

    Media page

  3. Click Add asset and select Single asset.

    Media tab: Add asset


    The asset entry editor is displayed.

    Asset editor

  4. Enter a Title for your asset.

  5. Optional: Enter a relevant description for your asset to easily find it later.

  6. Under File, click Open file selector or drag and drop the media file. Your asset is created and processed, with a Draft status.

The following file size limits apply:

  • Free tier users: 50 MB maximum file size.

  • Lite and Premium tier users: 1000 MB maximum file size.

See our Fair Usage Policy for more information. 

For more information about creating an asset using the Content Management API, see the Assets section in the developer documentation.

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