Integrations > Payload
| Type | Plugin |
| Plan | Premium+ |
| Set-up | Standard |
Payload CMS Integration
Get a complete integration between Kontainer DAM & PIM and the modern, code-first CMS, Payload.
We offer a flexible and future-proof solution that allows images, videos, and files from Kontainer to be used directly in Payload’s interface through a File Picker integration. The integration is created and maintained via API.
The solution is ideal for Next.js, React and companies looking to replace WordPress — or try something new.
Description
Payload CMS Integration
— The next generation of CMS workflows
The Payload CMS integration goes beyond traditional CMS setups: it combines our powerful Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Product Information Management (PIM) platform with a modern, developer-focused CMS tool.
Payload is a headless, code-first content management system built in Node.js and TypeScript. With its flexible data model and API-first approach, it has set a new standard for web and frontend development.
With the Kontainer integration, you get a media library that connects directly into Payload’s architecture — meaning fewer manual uploads, fewer duplicates and easier access to your images, videos, documents and other files.
Benefits
One unified professional media library
When you integrate Kontainer with Payload, you can manage and reuse all your images, videos and documents directly from Kontainer inside Payload — without moving files locally or managing multiple systems.
Code-first CMS meets enterprise DAM & PIM
Payload’s flexible structure gives full control over data models and your frontend stack, while Kontainer provides metadata, versioning and enterprise-level permission control. This results in a professional setup with high-quality content production.
Perfect for modern frontend development
The integration’s API-first approach makes it ideal for Next.js, React or similar modern frameworks where developer experience and performance are key.
Faster workflows for editors
Editors can search, filter and insert media from Kontainer directly in Payload’s admin panel — eliminating heavy uploads and duplicate work.
Optimal image and file delivery via CDN
Kontainer handles compression, format optimization and delivery via CDN — improving both performance and SEO.
Features
How the integration works
✔ Pull images, videos, files and all other documents from Kontainer directly into Payload, making your media library available inside the CMS.
✔ Use Kontainer metadata (e.g., tags, permissions, versioning) in Payload collections and therefore in your frontend components.
✔ Avoid local files and heavy uploads — everything is managed centrally in Kontainer and accessed through Payload.
✔ Get strict access control through Kontainer: define who has access to what, and prevent uncontrolled distribution of brand assets.
✔ Standardize images and brand assets across all sites, brands and markets — from local campaigns to global rollouts.
Support
Links and Support
Contact Kontainer at support@kontainer.com to learn more about the integration between Kontainer and Payload CMS.
We are ready to help with setup, onboarding and best practices — as well as connect you with our integration partner RE:.
FAQ
The integration between Payload CMS and Kontainer DAM & PIM allows you to manage all your digital assets—images, videos, documents—in Kontainer and use them directly inside Payload. This means you can avoid local uploads and scattered media, providing a unified system for your media library and content management.
All file types uploaded and managed in Kontainer can be used in Payload via the integration—including images, videos, PDFs, graphic files, and brand assets. Metadata and version control are automatically included.
Yes. Payload CMS is built with a focus on modern JavaScript and TypeScript environments and integrates smoothly with frameworks such as Next.js and React. Combined with Kontainer, this setup delivers optimal performance, API management, and a modern frontend experience.
For redaktører: En enklere workflow – søg, filtrér og indsæt mediefiler fra Kontainer direkte i Payload uden manuelt uploadarbejde.
For udviklere: Et code-first CMS-setup (Payload) der integreres med enterprise DAM/PIM-funktioner i Kontainer – fuld kontrol over datamodeller, API’er og frontendarkitektur.
In addition to your internal technical team and us at Kontainer, we can also get assistance from our integration partner, RE. They offer help with consulting, technical setup, process optimization, and support. RE: has extensive experience with digital solutions, integrations, and web/mobile app development.
Yes. Implementation requires technical setup, API adjustments, and configuration of both Kontainer and Payload, as well as possible frontend customization. RE: can assist with this process if you need external expertise.
Since all assets are stored centrally in Kontainer and delivered via a global CDN with optimization, loading times are reduced and user experience is improved—both of which benefit SEO. Combined with Payload’s modern architecture, the setup also supports structured content and API-driven delivery.
Yes. Kontainer provides full rights management, metadata handling, version control, and access management for all media. These features can be integrated into the Payload workflow so that both editors and developers operate within secure boundaries.
Ja. Kontainer leverer fuld rettighedsstyring, metadata, versionering og adgangskontrol for alle medier. Disse funktioner kan integreres i Payload-workflowen, så både redaktører og udviklere arbejder inden for sikre rammer.
Contact your representative at Kontainer for a no-obligation conversation. Schedule a scope workshop and a review of your assets, workflows, and technical stack. After that, the implementation can be planned, tested, and launched.