Files Manager
Central storage for all your stream assets - sounds, images, videos, and GIFs
Files Manager is your central storage for all assets used in Stream Studio - sounds, images, videos, GIFs, and more. Instead of uploading the same file multiple times for different features, you upload once and reuse everywhere.
How Files Are Stored
GEMTOK stores your files locally in your browser — no server upload required. This means:
- Fast access: Files load instantly from your own device
- Private: Files never leave your browser
- Persistent: Files survive page refreshes and browser restarts
Internally, GEMTOK uses two browser storage mechanisms:
| Storage | Used For |
|---|---|
| IndexedDB | Actual file data (audio, images, videos) — supports large binary files |
| LocalStorage | File metadata (names, folders, settings) — fast key-value lookup |
Because files are stored locally, they are device and browser specific. Files uploaded on Chrome will not appear on Firefox or another device. If you clear browser data or site storage, your files will be deleted.
What is Files Manager?
A cloud storage inside GEMTOK dashboard where you can:
- Upload audio for Soundboard and Sound Alerts
- Upload images for Overlays and Sound Alerts
- Upload GIFs and videos for alerts and overlays
- Quick access from Actions, Overlays, Sound Alerts
Use in Actions / Overlays
When creating Action or Overlay:
- Instead of uploading new file, click Select from Files Manager
- Browse and select file
- File is linked - if you replace file in Files Manager, all linked Actions automatically use new version
Best Practices
- Use descriptive names:
gift_rose_5x.mp3notsound1.mp3 - Compress files: Keep audio under 1MB, images under 500KB for faster loading
- Use transparent PNG: For overlays, use PNG with transparency
- Short audio: 1-5 seconds for alerts, not 30 seconds
- Clean up: Delete unused files to stay organized
- Backup: Download important files locally as backup
Files Manager is shared across all Stream Studio features. A file uploaded for Sound Alert can also be used in Overlay or Action without re-uploading.
Next: Actions to use your files, Overlays to display images/videos.