How do I Use the File Manager?

Images for your store can be uploaded using the File Manager found inside your Shift4Shop Online Store Manager.

Accessing the File Manager

1. Log into your Shift4Shop Online Store Manager.

2. Look to the top right of the page and click on your username.

3. Then select File Manager to view your file manager section.

Adding new images to the File Manager

1. While in the file manager, click on the +Upload Files button located along the top right.

2. In the pop-up window, click and drag images from your desktop to the file manager.

3. Select Upload all to have the images added.

Adding Unsplash images to the File Manager

To add images from the Unsplash free stock image database

1. While in the file manager, click on the Free Photos button located at the top right.

2. Enter a search word or phrase for images and click on the Search button.

3. Click on an image to download it to the File Manager.

Working with Folders in the File Manager

You can create different folders in the File Manager and use them to organize your images.

Create a new folder

While in the File Manager,

1. Click on the Select Folder drop-down menu.

2. Select the final option labeled "Images/<Create new folder>.

3. Then specify a name for the new folder (make sure the folder name itself does not contain any spaces).

4. And click on the +Create Folder button.

Navigating to folders

While in the File Manager,

1. Click on the Select Folder drop-down menu.

2. Select the folder you'd like to view.

The page will refresh, and you will be presented with the folder you selected.

Assigning images to folders

As you are viewing the file manager, each image will have a small checkbox selector in the top left corner. This checkbox is used to select the image for use with one of the "Batch Action" functions located at the very bottom of the page.

Your Batch Action Choices are:

• Move to Folder (/[folder name])
  Move the selected files to the folder of your choosing

• Resize (Large)
  Resize the file so that it conforms to the store's "Large Image Size" for products.
  This size can be specified in your store's Settings >General >Store Settings | Product Display section.

• Resize (Thumb)
  Resize the file so that it conforms to the store's "Thumbnail Image Size" for products.
  This size can be specified in your store's Settings >General >Store Settings | Product Display section.

• Delete Selected
  Deletes the selected image from the File Manager

File Manager Limitations

Be aware that the file manager can only be used to upload media files (image, audio, and PDF).

When uploading images to the store via the file manager, please be sure to name the image files without spaces in the name. (i.e. use "product-image_01.jpg," instead of "product image 01.jpg."

Also, note that the image files should be saved with their respective 3-letter extensions to be uploaded correctly via the file manager. (i.e. use .jpg instead of .jpeg)