> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.paintscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.paintscout.com/support/estimating/organizing-estimates/viewing-and-editing-media.md).

# Viewing & Editing Media

PaintScout’s Media Viewer lets you preview photos, PDFs, and videos in one place. You can edit images, review multi-page PDFs, play videos, and open files full screen.

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## Opening the media viewer

1. On an estimate, invoice, or work order, click the **area** or **line item** with media.

* Or scroll to the **Media** section.

2. Click the file **thumbnail**.
3. The file opens in the viewer.
4. Click the **expand** icon in the top right to open the photo, PDF, or video in a new browser tab.

* Use **Change** to replace an image.
* Use **Delete** to remove the selected photo, PDF, or video.

The media viewer shows all uploads as thumbnails. You can review files before opening them.

{% hint style="info" %}
Drag the viewer margins to make thumbnails larger or smaller.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/r6S8G6NUz0MrgcbIpPZY" alt="Media viewer showing file thumbnails and the selected file preview"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## Edit an image

Any user who can edit the estimate, invoice, or work order can also edit its images.

{% hint style="info" %}
Images added from [CompanyCam](/support/integrations/media-and-files/companycam-integration.md) can be viewed and replaced, but they can’t be edited in PaintScout.
{% endhint %}

1. Select an image in the media viewer.
2. Click **Edit**.
3. Use the available tools to:

* Add text.
* Add shapes and arrows.
* Crop or rotate the image.
* Adjust brightness and contrast.
* Click the <img src="/files/vbxyw14KBV3CwkQPastU" alt="" data-size="line"> icon to select and adjust your edits.

4. Use **Undo**, **Redo**, or **Clear** while editing.
5. Save your changes.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Saved image edits update everywhere that image is used. If the image appears on an estimate or invoice, customers will also see the edited version.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/D1l5nn2lfpOJY6M9KZBj" alt="Image editor showing annotation, crop, and adjustment tools"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## View a PDF

When you open a PDF, you can:

* Preview the full PDF.
* Scroll through every page within the viewer.
* Jump to a specific page.
* Edit the title and description.

{% hint style="info" %}
PDFs can be viewed, but not edited.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/vSSMZjMhMAnl3cB1wfsq" alt="PDF open in the media viewer with page navigation and preview controls"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Play a video

Select a video thumbnail to play it in the media viewer. Video thumbnails show a play badge.

* Use the player controls to start, pause, or seek through the video
* Click **expand** to open it in a new browser tab.

## Related articles

* [Adding Media](/support/estimating/organizing-estimates/adding-media.md) — Upload photos, PDFs, and videos, review thumbnails, and manage file details
* [Media Attachments in Operations](/support/operations/deals/media-on-deals.md) — Use the same media tools on deals, contacts, and companies
* [Working With Work Orders](/support/estimating/managing-estimates-and-work-orders/work-orders/working-with-work-orders.md) — Share crew-facing documents with the right attachments


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