Template:Media link

[[Media:]]

Usage
Template idea for the prefix.

Media: vs. :File:
Both prefixes display a link instead of embedding the image itself but there are some key differences:

This template addresses these differences by bringing the best of both worlds together. Please note that this template should be used in main articles only.

Use cases
testing for bugs:

Other
Uses. Also hides media prefix usage with  tag and a simple CSS code. Special code implemented if a red link results from the file string specified.