Media attributes

Media Attributes in Ergonode bring structure, automation, and intelligence to your digital asset management.

Media attributes work the same way as Category attributes and are based on regular attributes. This means you need to either create a regular attribute for this purpose or use an existing one.

What Are Media Attributes?

Media Attributes are a powerful feature in Ergonode that lets you add, manage, and automate custom information about your media files, such as images, videos, documents, and more. Just like product attributes, media attributes help you organize, search, and enrich your digital assets, making your DAM (Digital Asset Management) system smarter and more flexible.

With media attributes, you can:

• Tag media with attributes (e.g., copyright, photographer, usage rights, language, etc.)

• Use Batch actions (like translating, clearing, or updating attribute values) just like with regular attributes in the Products catalog

• Filter and search media based on attribute values

• Integrate media more deeply into your product workflows

Why Use Media Attributes?

• Better Organization: Quickly find the right asset by filtering on attributes like type, language, or campaign.

• Automation: Apply changes to many attributes in many files at once - add a copyright notice, translate descriptions, or clear outdated tags.

• Consistency: Ensure all your media files have the right metadata, making collaboration and compliance easier.

• Integration: Link media to products, categories, or campaigns using shared attributes.

How to Use Media Attributes

1. Setting Up Media Attributes

1. Go to Resources Settings: Navigate to the Media attributes section in your Ergonode side menu.

2. Create or Edit Attributes:

   • Click “Add Attribute” to select one to be used as a Media attribute.

   • Choose one or more by ticking the selection field in the first column.

3. Assign Attributes to Media:

   • Media attributes are automatically assigned to all media by default, which means you only add/change their value per medium (same as Category attributes).

   • Go to: Resources > Media (in side panel) > find and edit resource > go to Translation page. All attributes set as Media attributes are visible there.

To create or edit a Media attribute, go to Product design > Attributes first.

2. Using Media Attributes in Daily Work

• Batch Actions: Select multiple media files and use batch actions to update, translate, or clear attribute values in bulk.

• Filtering & Searching: Use the media grid’s filters to find assets with specific attribute values (e.g., all images tagged “Summer 2026”).

• Automation: Set up rules to automatically assign or update attributes based on file type, upload folder, or other criteria.

3. Example Use Cases

• Marketing: Tag campaign images with campaign names and usage rights, then filter for “Active Campaigns” when building landing pages.

• E-commerce: Link product images to SKUs or product categories using attributes, making it easy to update galleries or automate product-media matching.

• Localization: Add language attributes to videos or documents, then use batch actions to translate descriptions or clear outdated translations.

4. Best Practices

• Keep It Simple: Start with a few key attributes and expand as your needs grow.

• Standardize Naming: Use consistent attribute names and values for easier searching and automation.

• Review Regularly: Periodically review and clean up unused or outdated attributes.

FAQ

Q: Can I use media attributes for all file types? A: Yes! Media attributes work with images, videos, documents, and any other supported file type in Ergonode.

Q: Can I automate attribute assignment? A: Absolutely. Use batch actions or set up rules to assign attributes automatically based on your workflow.

Q: Are media attributes visible to all users? A: Attribute visibility depends on your permissions and configuration. Admins can control which attributes are required or optional.