Media Gallery supports multiple data sources to accommodate different content workflows.
A. SharePoint Libraries
Best for structured, collaborative media management.
Connect one or more document libraries.
Maintain metadata (Title, Description, ALT text, Tags).
Automatically respects library permissions.
Ideal for longterm, scalable governance.
When to use:
Media is stored across multiple team or department libraries.
You require metadata compliance and structured content.
Multiple editors will contribute media.
B. FolderBased Display
Ideal for organizations using nested folder structures.
Display media organized by folders.
Maintain taxonomy integrity while improving usability.
When to use:
Your existing folder structure is crucial.
Teams already rely on folders to categorize content.