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:

That's what this template addresses by bring the best of both worlds together. This template should be used in main articles only!

Use Cases
media link 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.