Everything you add to Eden is automatically transcribed, analyzed, and made searchable. This guide covers how to add files, links, and notes to your workspace.

Three Ways to Add Items

You can add new items to Eden in three ways:

1. The + button — Click the + in the top left of your workspace

2. Right-click — Right-click anywhere inside a folder to see creation options

3. Quick create bar — Use the options at the top of your workspace, under the search bar

Uploading Files

Eden accepts all file types, but only certain formats are fully processed for transcription, AI referencing, and visual search.

Fully Supported File Types

These files are transcribed, analyzed frame-by-frame, and available to reference with AI:

Other File Types

You can upload any file type to Eden for storage and organization. Files that aren't in the supported list above won't be transcribed or available for AI referencing yet — but keep an eye on our changelog for updates as we add support for more formats.

File Size Limits

File size limits depend on your plan:

Need more storage? Pro plans can add extra storage as an add-on.

What Happens When You Upload

When you upload a supported file, Eden automatically:

1. Creates a transcript — Speech and text are converted to searchable text

2. Analyzes each frame — Video and image content is processed for visual search

3. Creates segments — Videos are broken into "scenes" with specific tags, making it easy to find the exact moment you need

This processing happens in the background — you can keep working while Eden analyzes your files.

Adding Links

Eden downloads, transcribes, and analyzes content from supported links just like uploaded files.

Supported Link Types

We're continuing to add support for more platforms, including LinkedIn and Facebook. Check our changelog for updates.

How to Add a Link

1. Click + Link from the quick create bar, the + button, or right-click menu

2. Paste the URL

3. Eden will automatically detect the platform and begin processing

The same auto-processing applies: transcripts are generated, frames are analyzed (for video content), and everything becomes searchable.

Tips for Links

• YouTube videos are fully transcribed and frame-searchable — great for research or finding specific moments in long videos

• Instagram Reels and Twitter/X posts with video are processed the same way

• Articles (Substack, web pages) have their text extracted and made available to AI

Creating Notes

Notes are markdown-formatted items where you can write, outline, and organize ideas.

How to Create a Note

1. Click + Note from the quick create bar, the + button, or right-click menu

2. Start writing — Notes support full markdown formatting

Note Tips

• Quick capture: When you create a new note and want to skip the heading, just hit backspace — you can write without formatting for quick ideas

• Reference in AI: Notes can be connected to AI chats on Canvas, just like any other item

• Organize with folders: Keep notes in project-specific folders or a dedicated "Quick Notes" folder for fast capture

Organizing Your Uploads

Once items are in your workspace, you can:

• Move them to folders — Drag and drop, or right-click → Move to

• Add them to Canvas — Drag items onto a canvas to connect them to AI chats

• Search for them — Use visual search to find any frame, moment, or idea

Troubleshooting

My file isn't being transcribed

Make sure it's a supported format (video, PDF, or image). Other file types are stored but not processed for AI yet.

My link isn't working

Check that it's from a supported platform (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X, Substack, or a standard web page). If you're having trouble with a specific link, reach out to support@eden.so.

Processing is taking a long time

Large video files can take several minutes to fully process. You'll see a progress indicator — once complete, the transcript and segments will be available.