# Library
### What the Library Is
The Library stores and organizes all your generated content:
* **Images** - All generated images from any chat
* **Videos** - All generated videos from any chat
* **LUTs** - Color grading LUT files created by the Color Grade Assistant
* **Elements** - Reusable image collections for consistent character/product references
**Think of it as:** Your personal media library that remembers everything you've created, making it easy to find, reuse, and organize your work.
### Accessing the Library
**How to open:**
* Click the **Library** button in the sidebar
**Library tabs:**
* **Media** - All images and videos
* **LUTs** - Color grading LUT files
* **Elements** - Reusable reference collections
### Drag and Drop from Library
You can drag any image or video from the Library back into the composer to continue working with it.
#### How It Works
1. **Open Library** - Click the Library button
2. **Find your media** - Browse or search for the image/video
3. **Drag to composer** - Click and drag the thumbnail
4. **Drop in composer** - Release over the composer area
5. **Continue working** - Use it for new generations or edits
#### Use Cases
**Re-using generated images:**
* Generate an image
* Later, drag it from the Library to the composer
* Use it as a reference for image-to-image editing
* Or use it as input for image-to-video
**Continuing video work:**
* Generate a video
* Later, drag it from the Library to the composer
* Apply effects, upscale, or edit further
**Building on previous work:**
* Find a previous generation
* Drag it back into the composer
* Build variations or continue the creative process
### Elements Feature
Elements are reusable collections of 1-4 images that you can reference in prompts using `@ElementName`. Perfect for maintaining consistency across multiple generations.
#### What Elements Are
Elements are named collections of reference images:
* **Characters** - People, animals, or subjects you want to reuse
* **Objects** - Products, props, or items for consistent appearance
* **Environments** - Backgrounds, locations, or settings
* **Custom** - Any other reusable reference collection
**Why use Elements:**
* **Save time** - No need to re-upload the same images repeatedly
* **Consistency** - Maintain character/product appearance across generations
* **Organization** - Keep your references organized by category
* **Universal** - Works with all models that support image inputs
#### Creating Elements
1. **Open Library** - Click the Library button
2. **Go to the Elements tab** - Click "Elements" tab
3. **Click "+" button** - Create new element
4. **Name your element** - Give it a clear name (e.g., "Raia", "Product Shot")
5. **Select category** - Choose Character, Object, Environment, or Custom
6. **Add 1-4 images** - Upload or select from library
* **Main View** (required) - Primary reference image
* **Angle 2-4** (optional) - Additional views/angles
7. **Save** - Element is now available for use
#### Using Elements in Prompts
Once created, elements are automatically available when you type `@` in prompts.
**How to use:**
1. Start typing a prompt
2. Type `@` to see autocomplete
3. Select your element (e.g., `@Raia`, `@Product`)
4. Continue with your prompt.
**Example prompts:**
```
Create a video of @Raia walking through a forest
```
Generate an image of @Product on a white background
```
Use @Character1 and @Character2 in a conversation scene
```
#### Element Categories
**Character:**
* People, animals, anthropomorphic subjects
* Use for: Consistent character appearance
* Example: `@Raia`, `@MainCharacter`
**Object:**
* Products, props, physical items
* Use for: Product shots, consistent objects
* Example: `@Product`, `@Logo`
**Environment:**
* Locations, backgrounds, settings
* Use for: Consistent scene backgrounds
* Example: `@ForestScene`, `@Office`
**Custom:**
* Any other reference type
* Use for: Specialized references
* Example: `@StyleReference`, `@ColorPalette`
#### Managing Elements
**Edit element:**
* Click on the element in the Library
* Modify name, category, or images
* Save changes
**Delete element:**
* Click on the element
* Click the delete button
* Confirm deletion
**View usage:**
* Elements show usage count
* Most used elements appear first (when sorted by "Most used")
### Downloading Media
You can download any image or video from the Library.
#### How to Download
1. **Open Library** - Click the Library button
2. **Find your media** - Browse or search
3. **Click on media** - Opens detail view
4. **Click Download** - Downloads to your computer
5. **Choose location** - Select where to save
#### Download Options
**Images:**
* Downloads as PNG or original format
* Preserves quality
* Includes metadata if available
**Videos:**
* Downloads as MP4
* Original quality
* Includes audio if present
### Returning to Chats
You can quickly return to the chat where any media was generated.
#### How It Works
1. **Open Library** - Click the Library button
2. **Find your media** - Browse or search
3. **Click on media** - Opens detail view
4. **Click "Return to Chat"** - Opens the original chat
5. **Auto-scrolls** - Automatically scrolls to the message where it was generated
#### Use Cases
**Finding context:**
* See the prompt that created the media
* Review the conversation context
* Understand how it was generated
**Continuing work:**
* Return to the original chat
* Generate variations
* Build on previous work
**Reviewing history:**
* See all messages in that chat
* Review the full workflow
* Understand the creative process
### LUT Copy Path Feature
For LUT files, you can quickly copy the file path and paste it directly into Lumetri Color in Premiere Pro.
#### How It Works
1. **Open Library** - Click the Library button
2. **Go to LUTs tab** - Click "LUTs" tab
3. **Find your LUT** - Browse or search
4. **Click on LUT** - Opens detail view
5. **Save LUT** (if not saved) - Saves to disk first
6. **Click "Copy Path"** - Copies file path to clipboard
7. **Paste in Lumetri** - Paste path into Lumetri Color panel
#### Using Lumetri
**Method 1: Direct path paste**
1. Copy path from Library
2. Open the Lumetri Color panel in Premiere Pro
3. Click on the LUT dropdown
4. Paste the path or navigate to the file location
**Method 2: Browse to the file**
1. Copy path from Library
2. Open the Lumetri Color panel
3. Click "Browse" or "Load LUT"
4. Navigate to the copied path location
### Library Features
#### Search
**How to search:**
* Type in the search box at the top of the Library
* Searches prompts, model names, and filenames
* Works across all tabs (Media, LUTs, Elements)
**Search tips:**
* Search by prompt keywords
* Search by model name
* Search by element name (Elements tab)
#### Filtering
**Media tab filters:**
* **All media** - Everything
* **Images only** - Just images
* **Videos only** - Just videos
* **Favorites** - Starred items only
**Elements tab filters:**
* **All elements** - Everything
* **Characters** - Character elements only
* **Objects** - Object elements only
* **Environments** - Environment elements only
* **Custom** - Custom elements only
#### Sorting
**Sort options:**
* **Most recent** - Newest first (default)
* **Oldest first** - Oldest first
* **Most used** - For elements, shows the most frequently used first
#### Favorites
**How to favorite:**
* Click the star icon on any media item
* Starred items appear in the "Favorites" filter
* Quick access to your best work
### Tips for Best Results
1. **Name elements clearly** - Use descriptive names for easy finding
2. **Use categories** - Organize elements by category for better management
3. **Add multiple angles** - Include 2-4 images for better consistency
4. **Favorite your best work** - Star items you want to reuse
5. **Search regularly** - Use the search to quickly find what you need
6. **Return to chats** - Use "Return to Chat" to see the original context
7. **Copy LUT paths** - Use the copy path for quick Lumetri integration
### Common Workflows
#### Creating a Reusable Character Element
1. Generate images of your character
2. Open Library → Elements tab
3. Click "+" to create element
4. Name it (e.g., "Raia")
5. Select "Character" category
6. Add 2-4 images (different angles/views)
7. Save element
8. Use `@Raia` in future prompts
#### Reusing Previous Work
1. Open Library
2. Search for the previous generation
3. Drag the image/video to the composer
4. Continue editing or generating
5. Build on previous work
#### Quick LUT Application
1. Generate LUT with Color Grade Assistant
2. Open Library → LUTs tab
3. Click on LUT
4. Click "Copy Path"
5. Open Lumetri Color in Premiere Pro
6. Paste path or browse to file
7. Apply LUT instantly
#### Finding Context
1. See generated media in chat
2. Later, find it in the Library
3. Click "Return to Chat"
4. Review original prompt and context
5. Generate variations or continue work
### Troubleshooting
#### "Can't find my media."
**Solutions:**
* Use the search to find it
* Check different tabs (Media, LUTs, Elements)
* Try different filters
* Media is stored per chat - check all chats
* If you cannot find your media, all generations are located at
#### "Element not showing in @ mentions."
**Solutions:**
* Ensure the element is saved
* Check element name (case-sensitive)
* Type `@` to see autocomplete
* Refresh or restart if needed
#### "Can't drag from Library."
**Solutions:**
* Ensure the library is open
* Click and hold on the thumbnail
* Drag to the composer area
* Try clicking on media first, then drag from the detail view
#### "LUT path not copying."
**Solutions:**
* Save LUT first (if not already saved)
* Click the "Copy Path" button
* Check clipboard permissions
* Try manual copy if needed
#### "Return to Chat not working."
**Solutions:**
* Ensure chat still exists
* Check that the message ID is valid
* Try navigating manually to chat
* Chat may have been deleted
* Sometimes you have to scroll a little to find it
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**Next:** Learn about other [interface features](/getting-started/interface-overview.md) in the Interface Overview.
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