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How to collect media
Learn how to seamlessly collect media from friends, family, and colleagues and add it to your Animoto video.
Collaborate without complication
Getting media into your project shouldn’t be a scavenger hunt. In just a few clicks, anyone can upload photos and videos directly to your project. No signups, no hassle, just drag and drop.
Remove roadblocks, not momentum
Whether it's from a distant relative or your desk mate, you can collect the media you need without the back-and-forth.
No more massive attachments
Don't worry about messy file transfers, large attachments, or even bigger tech headaches. Just send an invitation to collaborate and watch media appear in your workspace.
Easy for them, effortless for you
No account? No problem. Anyone can contribute their photos and videos to your project, no sign ups required. Just invite, drag, drop, and done.
How to share an upload link:
Select a project or open an existing one
Choose a template, start from scratch, or open an existing project.
Pro Tip
Start with a template for professionally-designed media layouts.
Invite collaborators
Just click “Share link,” copy, and send it to whomever you want. Or, input their email address to send them an exclusive invitation.
Pro Tip
Favorite media that you want to use in multiple videos. They will appear in your Favorites tab every time.
Watch your library fill up
Hit refresh to see your collaborators' media automatically added to your library.
Pro Tip
Drag your media into an existing placeholder or straight onto the block to create a new media frame.
How to add media from your phone or drive:
Add media from your phone
Need to get photos and videos from your phone instead? Just click the phone icon in your Media Library, scan the QR code, and select your media.
Pro Tip
Fill in the gaps with photos and videos from our Getty Images Stock Library.
Connect to the cloud
To get media from Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box, click on "Import from", connect your account, select your photos, and import.
Pro Tip
Click on your media and select the media frame button to try different shapes and styles.
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