Our Google Chrome extension allows you to sync Media Manager assets to the extension and share images directly into commonly used sites via an interface similar to other extensions.
Downloading the extension
- Navigate to the Brandfolder extension in the Chrome Web Store.
- Select the Add to Chrome button in the top right-hand corner.
- A new window appears, select Add extension.
- A pop-up appears in the right-hand corner, letting you know that the Brandfolder extension has been added to your Chrome.
Navigating the extension
1. Select the Brandfolder icon in the Extension bar.
2. If this is your first time using the plugin you must put in your API key to access your assets. Locate your unique API key.
3. Your Media Manager content will appear. The integration panel allows you to navigate your content just like you would within the Media Manager. You can visit the different levels of the Media Manager hierarchy Organizations, Libraries, and Collections.
4. Once you are at the Library or Collection level, you have a few options to narrow down your content.
- You can search assets by inputting search syntaxes into the search bar. Various search syntaxes are outlined in the Searching in Media Manager Knowledge Base article.
- You can select the pin icon in the search bar to utilize pinned searches.
- You can filter by asset status, tags, file types, custom fields, orientation, SKU, and upload date by selecting the filter button below the search bar.
- You can search for labels by selecting the label button next to the Filter button.
- You are able to filter by section or collection by selecting the arrow accordion to the left of All Sections or Collections.
5. You can view asset details by hovering over the asset, selecting the ellipses, and choosing view asset details.
6. From this view scroll to the bottom and select the attachment.
7. On the new page, select More Options to adjust the width and height, copy the image, crop the image, or copy the CDN Embed Link.
Utilizing Media Manager Assets
Once you locate the proper assets you have a few options for utilizing the assets that are depending on the site.
Drag and Drop
- Hover over the asset and select View Asset Details from the ellipses menu.
- The asset will appear at the top of the extension. Select the asset and drag and drop it into the site you are on.
Download and Grab from Chrome Bar
- Hover over the asset and select View Asset Details from the ellipses menu.
- If the asset is already the size and format you need, select Download Attachments.
Copy from the Extension
If you want to make adjustments to the size of the asset:
1. Hover over the asset, select the ellipses menu, and choose View asset details.
2. Scroll to the bottom and select the attachment image.
3. In the new area, select More Options to adjust the width and height, copy the image, or crop the image.