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How do I download media?

Disable download (optional)

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Download media from MediaSpace

By default, media added to MediaSpace is not available for download. However, the media owner can enable downloading. Once enabled, anyone who can view the media file can also download it. If you don’t want that, after downloading the file you can disable download.

How do I download media?

  1. Begin by logging into media.pdx.edu. 
  2. Select your name in the upper right corner 
  3. Select My Media from the menu. 
  4. Find the media file you wish to download from your list. Select the small pencil (1) icon to the far right of that file. This opens the Edit Media Page, where you enable downloading.
My Media page
  1. Select the Downloads (1) tab.
  2. Select the Source (2) checkbox to enable downloading for this file.
  3. Select Save. (3)
  4. Select Go to Media. (4) This opens the Media Entry page, where you download the file.
Video Download Enable Page
  1. Select the Downloads (5) tab.
  2. Select the download icon. (6)
Video Download Page

Disable download (optional)

If you wish to disable downloading your video (for example, after downloading a copy for yourself or making it available on a temporary basis), return to your My Media page by selecting your name in the upper right corner and selecting My Media. Then select the pencil icon to the right of your media file just as before. This will return you to the Edit Media Page. From there:

  1. Select the Downloads tab.
  2. Uncheck the Source button.
  3. Select Save.

This article was last updated Aug 11, 2025 @ 11:56 am.

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