Missing Upload button in Media Library

[gm-ecreo]

Which Umbraco version are you using? (Please write the exact version, example: 10.1.0)

15.1.1

Bug summary

Missing upload button or/and dropzone indicator in the media library. It creates some confusion for the end user how to bulk upload files.

Specifics

Steps to reproduce

Try and bulk upload media in the Media settings. Right now it seems like the only way to do it is via the Create button where you need to define every file uploaded. There is no indicator to drag and drop or upload other ways.

Expected result / actual result

An Upload button that opens your operating systems pathfinder/folder, where you can select single or multiple files for upload. Or a dropzone indicator in the media section in Umbraco.

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[leekelleher]

@gm-ecreo Thank you for reporting this.

The Media dropzone is applied to the entire workspace (for the Media root collection and any Folder media-type).

Recording.2025-01-20.090128.mp4

I appreciate that there is no longer a visual indicator about the dropzone area, I'll discuss with the team.

[gm-ecreo]

Hi @leekelleher

Yeah, i guess it is ok without the visual dropzone indicator. But maybe an Upload button in the top left corner next to the Create can help lessen the confusion? I think its just a nice help with the automatic opening of the system folders instead of opening it separate.

Thanks in advance :-)

Best regards, Gorm/Ecreo

[iOvergaard]

I am taking the liberty to convert this to a discussion topic as it is quite subjective. We are discussing it internally at HQ.

[bjarnef]

Generally speaking I think the UI should indicate something can be dragged to an area, otherwise it intuitive and not obvious to newbies.

I think there are some great UI/UX tips here for instance:
https://uploadcare.com/blog/file-uploader-ux-best-practices/