Files and media in the editor
Lar can keep media inside a body or represent it as its own Object. The right choice depends on whether the file needs independent metadata, search results, relations, and a dedicated viewer.
Add media inside a body
Section titled “Add media inside a body”Use the slash menu, paste, or drag-and-drop to add an image, attachment, bookmark, or supported embed. Inline images and attachments store their bytes with the body document, so they persist with and sync as part of that Object’s body.
Choose an inline block when the media mainly illustrates the surrounding passage.
Create a file-backed Object
Section titled “Create a file-backed Object”Choose New, then select Image, File, PDF, Audio, Weblink, or another specialized media Type. Depending on the Type, the creation flow lets you choose a local file or enter a URL.
A file-backed Object can provide:
- its own title, properties, tags, relations, aliases, and body notes;
- a media-specific hero or split viewer;
- independent backlinks and search results; and
- dedicated actions such as PDF text extraction, audio playback, or Weblink reading.
Choose an Object when the file is knowledge you will organize and revisit, not just an illustration.
Images
Section titled “Images”Image Objects open in the image viewer and can carry metadata such as source, URL, dimensions, category, and color labels. AI image analysis is only available after an AI provider is configured and the action passes Lar’s consent gate.
PDF Objects use an in-app viewer with lazy page rendering and selectable text. Extracted text is indexed for workspace search. Depending on the document and configured features, PDF tools can include OCR, annotations, and image extraction.
Audio Objects provide an inline player. You can create a voice recording from supported capture or Object creation surfaces. Transcription and generated summaries require a provider with the necessary AI capability and consent.
Weblinks
Section titled “Weblinks”Weblink Objects preserve the source URL and can show a preview image. The reader view can archive readable content into the Object body, allowing highlights and later search even when you are not on the original page. Re-running extraction can replace derived reader content, so keep personal notes in the designated notes area.
Download and open files safely
Section titled “Download and open files safely”Use Lar’s file actions to download or open files. Imported or downloaded files remain subject to the operating system’s safety controls; treat files from unknown sources as untrusted.
Next: Page and edgeless modes.