
How to Manage and Reuse Digital Assets in Your Media Library
Efficiently manage images and videos in your site's resource library to reuse them across different sections. All uploaded assets are automatically saved for future use.
Reusable Asset Locations:
Images can be used in:
- Banner images
- Blog posts, events, and page featured images
- Email campaigns
- Image and Gallery Blocks
- Gallery sections
- Mobile device replacement images
- Product images
- Site logos (v7.1)
- Gallery pages and Cover pages (v7.0)
- Background images site-wide (v7.0)
Videos can be used in:
- Video blocks
- Section backgrounds
- Course pages
- Video pages
Managing Your Resource Library:
To add content:
- Open Resources panel
- Either drag and drop files or click "Add" → "Upload Files"
- Wait for upload confirmation
To organize content:
- Create folders via "Add New Item" → "Folder"
- Select resources to move
- Click folder icon and choose destination
- Create up to 40 nested folder levels
- Maximum 300 subfolders per folder
To rename resources:
- Hover over item
- Click "..."
- Select "Rename"
- Enter new name
- Click "Save"
To delete content:
- Select items to remove
- Click trash icon
- Confirm deletion
- Deleted items stay in trash for 30 days
- Can be restored within this period
Important Notes:
- Stock images remain in the purchasing site's library
- Edited images save as copies
- File names serve as alt text in most areas
- Keep original files on your computer as backup
- Unsplash images can be freely reused
- Getty Images require additional licensing for use outside Squarespace
For video management:
- Monitor storage space in Resources panel
- Clear trash to free up space
- Purchase additional storage through Member Areas if needed
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