For the purposes of this demo, I will be uploading the following folder named: jkl-ipfs-test. The folder has 2 .txt files stored inside.

If you are uploading NFT assets, pretend the .txt files are your image assets.

1

Drag and drop a folder

You can drag and drop a folder directly into Pin and it will create a collection with the folder name and sort the files inside, preserving file structure.

Dragging a folder pin should trigger the screen below.

2

View Uploaded Collection

After the upload is successful, you can see that the folder supports the structure of the uploaded folder.

3

Retrieving collection cid

By clicking on the cid of the folder you want to retrieve, you will automatically copy it. The cid will be that of the entire collection.

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Using Your Collection CID

Once you’ve successfully uploaded your collection, you can use the CID in various ways:

  • For NFT Assets: Use the collection CID to reference your entire asset folder in NFT projects
  • In NFT Metadata Files: Include the CID in your NFT metadata JSON files to link to images and other assets
  • For NFT Marketplaces: Use the CID when minting or listing NFTs on platforms like Stargaze.
  • For NFT Smart Contracts: Reference the CID in your smart contracts for on-chain verification of assets
  • For NFT Galleries: Create decentralized galleries that display your NFT collections using the CID

The CID serves as a permanent, content-addressed identifier for your entire NFT collection, ensuring your digital assets remain accessible and verifiable on the IPFS network for collectors and marketplaces.