What is MediaLab Connect

MediaLab Connect is MediaLab’s desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is designed to give you a faster, more reliable, and more flexible way to work with your media outside the browser. Connect streamlines uploads, downloads, and watch folder automation, making MediaLab easier to integrate into your daily workflows.

Since its launch in 2023, Connect has been continuously improved with new features such as watch folder support, advanced download management, and the ability to push files directly from MediaLab.

Benefits of Using MediaLab Connect

• Seamless uploads – Use watch folders to automatically upload media from your computer or storage device into MediaLab, even supporting full folder structures.
• Reliable downloads – Manage your downloads with a queue system that allows pausing, resuming, and overwriting existing files. Folder support and integrity checks ensure your files arrive complete and organized.
• Push files to MediaLab – Transfer media directly from MediaLab to your desktop environment or external storage, with file validation for added reliability.
• Automation & history management – Automatically clear upload and download histories and keep your workspace organized.
• Cross-platform support – Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with features continuously updated based on user feedback.
• Time-saving workflows – No need to rely solely on browser-based actions — Connect integrates into your file system, making uploads and downloads faster and more intuitive.

Who Should Use Connect

Connect is especially useful for teams handling large files, frequent uploads, or automated workflows. For example:

• Editors sending large video projects into MediaLab.
• Broadcasters managing folder-based imports.
• Teams that need stable, resumable downloads with audit history.