header-logo
Learn how to use Wix to build your site and business.
Design and manage your site using intuitive Wix features.
Manage subscriptions, plans and invoices.
Run your business and connect with members.
Learn to purchase, connect or transfer a domain to your site.
Get tools to grow your business and web presence.
Boost your visibility with SEO and marketing tools.
Get advanced features to help you work more efficiently.
Find solutions, learn about known issues or contact us.
placeholder-preview-image
Improve your skills with our courses and tutorials.
Get tips for web design, marketing and more.
Learn to increase organic site traffic from search engines.
Build a custom site using our full-stack platform.
Get matched with a specialist to help you reach your goals.
placeholder-preview-image
In this article
  • Uploading your own media
  • Adding free media
  • Purchasing media

Wix Harmony Editor: Adding Media to Your Site

3 min
In this article
  • Uploading your own media
  • Adding free media
  • Purchasing media
This article refers to the new Wix Harmony Editor, released in December 2025. The Wix Harmony Editor is not yet available to all users. If you're unsure whether you’re using the Wix Harmony Editor or the Wix Editor, view more information here.
Bring your ideas to life and make your content shine by adding beautiful media to your site. Upload your own media, choose from thousands of free media files, or purchase media files from Shutterstock.
Explore different types of media, like images, videos, and vector art, to make your site feel unique and engaging. With so many options, it’s easy to showcase your ideas and create a memorable experience for your visitors.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Create unique images tailored to your needs with the Wix AI Image Generator. Generate custom visuals by simply describing what you want, making it easy to design personalized content in seconds.

Uploading your own media

Upload media straight from the editor. You can upload media from your computer, social networks, other Wix sites or a URL. Once you've uploaded a media file to the Media Manager, you can use it anywhere on the site.
Want to know which file types and sizes you can upload?

To upload your own media:

  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Click the Wix dropdown at the top left of the editor.
  3. Select Media Manager.
  4. Click + Upload Media.
  5. Choose where you want to upload media from:

Adding free media

The Media Manager contains hundreds of free Wix and Unsplash media files that you can add to the site. Just click Media from Wix or Unsplash on the left side of the Media Manager to find the media file you want.

To add free media:

  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Click the Wix dropdown at the top left of the editor.
  3. Select Media Manager.
  4. Click the relevant tab on the left:
    • Media from Wix: Free images, illustrations and patterns from the Wix library. 
    • Unsplash: Free stock images in high resolution.
  5. Browse the available images and videos to find the one you want.
    Tip: Use the search bar and the filters to find media faster. 
  6. Click the desired image.
  7. Click Add to Page
Notes:

Purchasing media

Purchase media from Shutterstock. You can filter images / videos by category for easy browsing, or find media by typing keywords in the search bar. Once you submit your purchase, your media is automatically added to the Media Manager.

To purchase media:

  1. Go to your editor.
  2. Click the Wix dropdown at the top left of the editor.
  3. Select Media Manager.
  4. Click Shutterstock on the left.
  5. Browse the available images and videos to find the one you want.
    Tip: Use the search bar and the filters to find media faster. 
  6. Click the media you want to purchase.
  7. Click Buy Image / Buy Video.
  8. Enter your payment details.
  9. Click Submit Purchase.

Helpmate

Hello

Need a bit more guidance?
Summary of this article
Unlock personalized helpLog in to get the most out of Helpmate.