Images & media library
Media Library Overview
The media library serves as a central location where all images from various divisions of a project are collected and displayed in a consistent manner. Unlike the document repository, the media library contains only images. This provides a centralized overview of all images without having to search through the respective folder structure. In addition, a preview is displayed for each image, allowing the content to be recognized at a glance without having to open the image individually.
Since buildagil's file storage is based on SharePoint, it generally supports all image formats that can be previewed there, including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and HEIC/HEIF. The complete list is described in the following Microsoft article: File types supported for previewing files in OneDrive, SharePoint, and teams.
Images in the media library can be sorted by capture date, classification, or modification date. You can also search for and filter images. For more information, see the following article: Search & Filter.
If location data was saved when the photo was taken, the location where the photos were taken will be displayed on the map.
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Uploading Images
Depending on their intended use, images can be uploaded to buildagil in various ways.
- Go to the media library
- About a journal entry
- In a folder
- As an attachment in "Tasks & Topics" and "Comments"
Go to the media library
Images can be uploaded to the media library from a local device using the "Upload" button or via drag-and-drop.
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About a Journal Entry
Images uploaded via a journal entry are automatically saved to the media library. To ensure that the location and weather data for the image are saved, location services must be turned on and the time the photo was taken must be recorded. If the image was uploaded to the media library via a journal entry, you can open the corresponding journal entry by clicking the link. For more information about journal entries, see the following article: Creating Journal Entries.
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Into a folder
Images can also be uploaded to Folder using the "Upload" button or via drag-and-drop from your local device. In the documents, the list view can also be switched to the preview.
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As an attachment in "Tasks & Topics" and "Comments"
Images can be uploaded from the local device as attachments to the description via the attachments for Tasks & Topics and Journal Entries as well as in Comments.
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Editing Image Information
Various options are available via an image's three-dot menu. You can open the image, open it in the Associated standard app, download it, or copy the link to the image. You can also directly create a Personal task and a Task or Topic can be created directly. The image can also be Sent externally and saved via Favorites is saved for quick access. The Version history displays previous versions of the image, for example, after online editing with annotations or text. An image can also be deleted, in which case it is moved to the Recycle bin.
When the image is opened, you can rename it and add a description via its Properties. The description will then be displayed both on the image itself and in Corresponding journal entry.
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Updated on: 31/07/2026