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There are exceptions. The backup creation and restoring of backups backup archives includes the option to make include file copies of Media objects up to 1 megabyte in size. And some Media related addons recognize paths with internet URLs and have the option to automatically download and archive shelve copies to somewhere on local storagedevices. Gramps also manages thumbnails and downloaded map tilesin the [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_User_Directory|User Directory]].

[[File:Broken_Media_Path.png|thumb|right|283px|The Media Object Editor with an invalid file path.]]However, the majority of the tasks managing of Media Objects have to must be performed outside of Gramps. You can just toss objects into a directory and link to them. But it this will create contrive a disorganized mess that will quickly become a maintenance nightmare. If the files have to be reorganized, Gramps won't be aware will lose track of those changes files until you reset correct the paths. In the meantime the links will have a 'broken' indicator.{{-}}== Select an Organizational System ==There are groups of genealogist who share organizational system ideas for genealogical resources. And many feel most comfortable extending the metaphor for those systems for their digital resources too. So if their home library is organized with color-coding, labeling patterns and file boxes; they try to replicate the system with their digital resources too.