Media
The Media tab in the sidebar contains three kinds of visual content: your personal files, static backgrounds, and animated backgrounds.
Your files
Section titled “Your files”Images, audio, and video uploaded by your organization. They sync automatically from the server.
Supported types and per-file limits:
| Type | Formats | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Image | JPG, PNG, WebP | 10 MB |
| Audio | MP3, WAV, AAC | 50 MB |
| Video | MP4, MOV | 500 MB |
Upload from the desktop
Section titled “Upload from the desktop”- Media tab → + button or Upload.
- Pick the file from your disk.
- Give it a descriptive name (defaults to the filename).
- Click Upload.
The file uploads to the server and shows up for every member of the organization on their next sync.
Project media
Section titled “Project media”| Type | Behavior when projected |
|---|---|
| Image | Shown full screen with the configured fit (cover or contain). |
| Audio | Plays in the background, persists even if you change slides. |
| Video | Plays full screen with play/pause/seek controls. |
Background audio
Section titled “Background audio”Audio is handled differently from everything else: once you start an audio track, it keeps playing even if you change slides, switch songs, or go to black screen. It’s the typical pattern for background music during announcements.
To control it:
- Play / pause from the preview or from the mobile remote control.
- Stop with the stop button.
- Loop — toggle the repeat icon.
More detail in Projection window → Background audio.
Basic (static) backgrounds
Section titled “Basic (static) backgrounds”Images curated by EFA Projection to use as a projector background when you don’t have something specific. Gradients, textures, abstract patterns. Handy as a “neutral” between items, or as a background for text slides.
- Click one to apply it as the current screen background.
- Click Clear background to return to the default state.
Animated backgrounds
Section titled “Animated backgrounds”Short looping videos (moving gradients, particles, natural scenery) that work as backgrounds for song lyrics or text slides. They add life to the projector without distracting.
- They download on demand the first time you select them. Once downloaded, they stay cached locally for future services.
- While downloading you see a spinner with the percentage.
- Some plans limit how many animated backgrounds you can have active at once (see Plan and subscription).
Text slides (custom slides)
Section titled “Text slides (custom slides)”Beyond files, you can create text slides with formatting — handy for announcements, quotes, section titles. See the options in the Slides tab or via Add item to program → Text slide.
Delete media
Section titled “Delete media”Right-click any item → Delete. The deletion is permanent and replicates to the server and the rest of the team’s devices. If the file was used in programs, those lose the reference.
Next step
Section titled “Next step”To upload PDF/PPTX files that get automatically converted into slides, head to Presentations. For YouTube links, YouTube.