# media

The following types of objects can be represented by an abstract media object: <\/ObjectSummary> - [image](\/docsv2\/ec20\/hdwvcvrgnfcjf4gq\/tzn8a4qsc8r1w4ks) - [video](\/docsv2\/ec20\/hdwvcvrgnfcjf4gq\/8pcdz2fkeqvjxzwa) - external_video The `media` object can be returned through the [`product.media`](\/docsv2\/ec20\/hdwvcvrgnfcjf4gq\/tfzgv1cp3z3wzk1s) array. <\/ObjectDescription> You can use media helpers to generate URLs and display media. To learn how to use product media in your theme, refer to [Supporting Product Media](\/docsv2\/ec20\/hgr7vj9rpaah1a6m\/29hmkh6v97sy27z8). <\/ObjectDescription> Each media type possesses specific properties beyond the general `media` properties. Refer to each type's documentation to understand these additional features. <\/Admonition> #### Properties The alt text of the media.<\/ObjectSummary> <\/ObjectProperty> The ID of the media.<\/ObjectSummary> <\/ObjectProperty> The type of the media.<\/ObjectSummary> | Possible values | |-------------------| | image | | video | | external_video | :::tip{title="Example"} #### Filter Specific Types of Media You can use the `media_type` property and the [where helper](\/docsv2\/ec20\/hdwvcvrgnfcjf4gq\/qb8k8aegde3vbw3k) to filter the [product.media](\/docsv2\/ec20\/hdwvcvrgnfcjf4gq\/tfzgv1cp3z3wzk1s) array for media of the specific type you want. ```handlebars {{assign 'demo_images' (where product.media 'media_type' 'image')}} {{#each demo_images as |image|}} {{image_tag (image_url image width=400)}} {{\/each}} ``` <\/Example> ::: <\/ObjectProperty> The position of the media in the [product.media](\/docsv2\/ec20\/hdwvcvrgnfcjf4gq\/tfzgv1cp3z3wzk1s) array. <\/ObjectSummary> <\/ObjectProperty> [image](\/docsv2\/ec20\/hdwvcvrgnfcjf4gq\/tzn8a4qsc8r1w4ks)<\/Mdx>]}> The preview image of the media. <\/ObjectSummary> <\/ObjectProperty> <\/div>

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Filter Specific Types of Media​

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Filter Specific Types of Media